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Charles Town Utility Board Delays Decision on Water Bottling Facility Amid Resident Concerns

Charles Town Utility Board Delays Decision on Water Bottling Facility Amid Resident Concerns

Charles Town Utility Board votes to hear public input before acting on proposed water bottling facility The Journal | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Ainsley Hall In a recent meeting, the Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) discussed public feedback regarding the proposed Mountain Pure water bottling facility in Middleway, which is

Community Sneak Peek at New Ranson Elementary School Draws Enthusiastic Residents

Community Sneak Peek at New Ranson Elementary School Draws Enthusiastic Residents

New Ranson Elementary School hosts Community Sneak Peek The Journal | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Ainsley Hall The Journal reports on the Community Sneak Peek event for the new Ranson Elementary School in Jefferson County, where residents were invited to explore the facility before its official opening. Deputy Superintendent Joyce

Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto Arrested for Threats Against West Virginia Legislators

Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto Arrested for Threats Against West Virginia Legislators

de Soto arrested over alleged threats to delegates The Journal | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Toni Milbourne In an article published by The Journal, Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto from Berkeley County was arrested for allegedly making threats of terrorist acts against several members of the West Virginia State Legislature. Following

Tragic Pedestrian Accident in Martinsburg and Local Events This December

Around the Region - December 13, 2024 The Journal | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Staff In an article published by The Journal on December 13, 2024, a tragic incident in Martinsburg is reported, where a 29-year-old pedestrian, Samuel Alberto Alomino Rivera, died after being struck by a vehicle driven by

Shepherdstown Youth Chess Club Final Meeting, $8.5M Returned to West Virginians, and New Mobile ID Rollout

Around the Region - December 12, 2024 The Journal | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Staff In an article published by The Journal on December 12, 2024, several significant community events and announcements were highlighted. The Youth Chess Club in Shepherdstown will host its final meeting of the year on Friday

Berkeley County Crime Report: Recent Arraignments and Charges

Berkeley County Crime Report The Journal | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Tom Markland In the latest crime report published by The Journal, multiple individuals were arraigned in Berkeley County Magistrate Court for various offenses between December 3 and December 11. Notable cases include Aaron Tyler Stoner facing domestic battery charges,

Shenandoah Garden Club Announces Beallair Manor for 2025 Tour

Shenandoah Garden Club Announces Beallair Manor for 2025 Tour

2025 House and Garden Tour plans underway The Journal | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Staff The Journal reports that the Shenandoah Garden Club will feature Beallair Manor House in Charles Town for the 2025 Shenandoah-Potomac Garden Council House and Garden Tour. Members of the club recently met with representatives from