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Local Bird Enthusiasts Celebrate 50th Annual Christmas Count

'Look at all those birds': Bird enthusiasts traipse fields and forests in 50th annual Christmas Bird Count The Winchester Star | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Laura Ruby In the Northern Shenandoah Valley, about 50 bird enthusiasts, including local members from the Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society and participants

Martinsburg Churches Celebrate December with Holiday Events

Church Events for December 20, 2024 The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Staff The Journal highlights a series of festive events scheduled for December 2024 in Martinsburg and the surrounding areas. Calvary UMC kicks off the month with a delicious spaghetti dinner, while Pikeside resumes its tradition with a

Local Voices Weigh In on Christmas Spirit and Governance

Journal Junction for Dec. 20 The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal's latest commentary features reactions from residents across local areas, addressing various issues. From a church in Berkeley County charging for Christmas pageants to concerns over President Musk's budget cuts affecting

Local Emergency Responses Highlighted in Recent Fire/EMS Report

Fire/EMS for Dec. 20 The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Staff On December 18, emergency services responded to a series of incidents across local areas, including abdominal and chest pains, falls, and vehicle accidents affecting residents from Ranson to Harpers Ferry. Reports highlighted cases of diabetic emergencies and

Shepherdstown's Misfits Caroling Spreads Holiday Joy

Shepherdstown's Misfits Caroling Spreads Holiday Joy

'We're a couple of misfits': Caroling group fills town with holiday cheer The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In Shepherdstown, the annual tradition of Misfits Caroling continues to spread holiday cheer among local businesses and residents. Founded by Jenny Haynes and her coworkers

Local 4-H Team Earns Spot in World Championship

Local 4-H Team Earns Spot in World Championship

Berkeley County 4-H FLL team earns initiation to the World Championship The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Ainsley Hall The Berkeley County 4-H FIRST LEGO League team, distinctly from the area, has made history by securing a spot at the World Championship after winning first place at the West

Significant Real Estate Deals Transform Charles Town Area

JEFFERSON COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Staff The Journal reports on recent real estate transactions involving DRB Group West Virginia LLC, which finalized several significant deals across towns like Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, and Ranson. Notably, properties ranging from mid to high six-figure sales were