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Berkeley Springs Teacher Charged with Child Abuse at Widmyer Elementary

Widmyer Elementary teacher charged with child abuse in classroom incident The Morgan Messenger | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Staff A teacher from Widmyer Elementary in Berkeley Springs faces felony child abuse charges after allegedly assaulting a 6-year-old student in the classroom. The charges were brought to light following an investigation

Dr. Christiansen's Legacy and Local Seismic Activity Discussed

Dr. Christiansen's Legacy and Local Seismic Activity Discussed

State Health Officer Discusses Legacy And W.Va’s Seismic Activity, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Staff In a recent segment on West Virginia Public Broadcasting, State Health Officer Dr. Matthew Christiansen reflects on his tenure and resigns after improving health initiatives

Charles Town Hearing on Water Bottling Facility Delayed

Charles Town Hearing on Water Bottling Facility Delayed

Hammer grants injunction to postpone a public hearing concerning the water bottling facility The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Ainsley Hall In Charles Town, the Planning Commission's hearing on the Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility has been postponed from December 17 to February 11, following Judge David

Historic Swearing-In of Judges for Charles Town's New Circuit

Historic Swearing-In of Judges for Charles Town's New Circuit

Jefferson judges sworn for newly formed 28th Judicial Circuit The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal reports that Jefferson County is set to become the 28th Judicial Circuit, following re-districting by the West Virginia Legislature. Starting January 1, 2025, Judges David Hammer and Bridget Cohee will

Shepherdstown's Festive Friday Boosts Holiday Shopping Spirit

Shepherdstown's Festive Friday Boosts Holiday Shopping Spirit

Shepherdstown Festive Friday draws crowd with late-night shopping, seasonal activities The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston On a festive Friday in Shepherdstown, local businesses extended their hours to draw shoppers during the holiday season. Mayor James Gatz praised the community's turnout for this event, which

Kearneysville's Pyramid Healthcare Hosts Christmas Collection Drive

Kearneysville's Pyramid Healthcare Hosts Christmas Collection Drive

Pyramid Healthcare organizes a Christmas Collection for their residents in recovery The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Ainsley Hall Pyramid Healthcare is reviving a cherished Christmas Collection for residents at their Mountaineer Recovery Center in Kearneysville, aiming to spread holiday cheer and support those in recovery. With donations of

Shepherdstown's Market House Transformed into Welcome Center

Shepherdstown's Market House Transformed into Welcome Center

Shepherdstown opens Welcome Center in former library site The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Jefferson County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau celebrated the opening of its third welcome center at the historic Market House in Shepherdstown, a former library building. A ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from