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Emergency Response Highlights from Berkeley and Jefferson Counties

Daily Fire/EMS Logs for December 19, 2024 The Journal | Thursday, December 19, 2024 By Staff On December 17, 2024, emergency services in the region responded to a variety of incidents, including several traffic accidents and health emergencies across Berkeley and Jefferson counties. Notable calls included multiple breathing issues in

Local Crime Update: Recent Arraignments in Martinsburg Area

Berkeley County Crime Report The Journal | Thursday, December 19, 2024 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on multiple criminal arraignments in the region, highlighting various individuals facing charges ranging from terroristic threats to domestic violence. Notable cases include Joseph A. DeSoto, accused of making threats, and Nicholas Clinton Hess, charged

Local Police Incident Reports for December 17 in Martinsburg

Police Logs for December 19, 2024 The Journal | Thursday, December 19, 2024 By Staff The Journal reports several incidents from December 17 in various parts of the area, including assaults and vehicle accidents. Notably, incidents of shoplifting and fraud were reported on Augustine Ave. and Foxcroft Ave., respectively. The document

Charles Town's Sensory Santa Event Brings Joy to Families

Charles Town's Sensory Santa Event Brings Joy to Families

Jefferson County Schools continues its Sensory Santa tradition The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Ainsley Hall In Charles Town, Jefferson County Schools is continuing its beloved Sensory Santa tradition, providing a safe and comforting space for special needs families to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch. Hosted at

Shepherdstown Church Celebrates Fourth Year of Christmas Gift Project

Shepherdstown Church Celebrates Fourth Year of Christmas Gift Project

New Street UMC marks fourth year of serving those in need with Christmas Child Project The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston New Street United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown recently wrapped up its fourth annual Christmas Child Project, providing gifts and food cards to local children in need.

Tabb Interrogates State Officials During Mountain Party Hearing in Charles Town

Tabb Interrogates State Officials During Mountain Party Hearing in Charles Town

Tabb questions Secretary of State’s office in second session of damages hearing The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Tom Markland A damages hearing in Charles Town for the West Virginia Mountain Party involved David Tabb questioning Donald Kersey, Chief of Staff of the Secretary of State’s Office,

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