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Wreaths Across America Honors Veterans in Charles Town and Beyond

Wreaths Across America Honors Veterans in Charles Town and Beyond

Wreaths Across America celebrated throughout Eastern Panhandle The Journal | Sunday, December 15, 2024 By Toni Milbourne and Tom Markland In an event organized by volunteers at Edge Hill Cemetery in Charles Town, Wreaths Across America honored U.S. military veterans by placing wreaths on their graves, marking the first year

Community Events and Scholarships Highlighted in Millville and Hedgesville

Around the Region - December 15, 2024 The Journal | Saturday, December 14, 2024 By Staff In the December 15, 2024 edition of The Journal, readers learn about two community events in West Virginia. The Shenandoah Memorial United Methodist Church in Millville is hosting a 'Paws and Claus' event

Critiques on Political Failures: A Deep Dive into Recent Elections

Journal Junction - December 15, 2024 The Journal | Saturday, December 14, 2024 By Staff In the December 15, 2024 article by The Journal, contributors from Charles Town, Martinsburg, and Hedgesville express critical viewpoints on the Democratic Party's perceived failure to serve the American people and their losses in

Recent Arraignments in Jefferson County: Crime Report Overview

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Saturday, December 14, 2024 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on a series of recent arraignments in Jefferson County Magistrate Court, highlighting various criminal charges against multiple defendants. Notable cases include Michael Ray Ivery facing felony drug charges, Jared George Christman for strangulation and

Emergency Response Highlights: Berkeley and Jefferson County Fire Logs for December 12, 2024

Daily Fire/EMS Logs for December 15, 2024 The Journal | Friday, December 13, 2024 By Staff On December 12, 2024, The Journal reports on the Berkeley and Jefferson County Fire/EMS logs, detailing various incidents throughout the day. Notable occurrences include multiple reports of falls, breathing problems, and industrial fires

Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto Arrested for Threats Against Legislators

Delegate-elect arrested for alleged threats The Inter-Mountain | Friday, December 13, 2024 By Anthony Gaynor The Inter-Mountain reports that recently elected Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto from Berkeley County was arrested on Thursday for making threats of terrorist attacks against members of the West Virginia State Legislature. Following an investigation by the

Political Pardons and School Discipline: Perspectives from West Virginia

Journal Junction - December 13, 2024 The Journal | Friday, December 13, 2024 By Staff In the December 13, 2024 issue of The Journal, multiple contributors discuss political pardons and social issues affecting schools in West Virginia. One commentator argues that President Biden's recent pardons, which are significantly higher