
Tom Markland
News Reporter at The Journal
News Reporter for @theJournalWV in Martinsburg | Covering Berkeley and Morgan Counties | WVU Class of 2023 Grad |
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5 days ago |
journal-news.net | Tom Markland
BERKELEY SPRINGS – Rainbow flags waved and music filled the air on Saturday, as hundreds gathered under sunny skies in Berkeley Springs State Park for the town’s fifth annual Pride Picnic. According to organizers Brett Fyoch and Scott Collinash, a lot has changed over the five years that Berkeley Springs Pride has been at the park. For one, the event has grown every year, bringing more people and families through the event.
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6 days ago |
journal-news.net | Tom Markland
MARTINSBURG – The Martinsburg Farmers Market hosted its annual Healthy WV Day Saturday, drawing families, health advocates and local vendors from across the region. It was the second year that the Farmers Market hosted the event, featuring a vibrant mix of activities aimed at promoting wellness and nutrition.
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6 days ago |
journal-news.net | Tom Markland
MARTINSBURG – Community Combined Ministries hosted its 14th Annual Community Day in the Park Saturday at War Memorial Park, drawing hundreds of people, families and community groups to an afternoon of fun, food and fellowship. The free event ran from noon to 5 p.m. and featured a wide range of activities, including inflatable games, arts and crafts, live worship music and resource booths from local nonprofits, churches and agencies.
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6 days ago |
nvdaily.com | Tom Markland
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. – Families looking to cool off this summer have a new option in Harpers Ferry, where River Riders has opened a colorful water park as the newest addition to its outdoor adventure scene. Starting the water park had been in River Riders’ sights for a long time now, but following an especially successful snow tubing season, the company decided the time was right. The water park officially opened June 6.
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1 week ago |
journal-news.net | Tom Markland
MARTINSBURG — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirmed Thursday the first detection of the invasive box tree moth, cydalima perspectalis, in Berkeley County, marking the species’ arrival in the state. So far, the moth has only been detected in Berkeley County and no other counties in West Virginia. Originally native to East Asia, the box tree moth has been spreading across North America since its initial discovery near Lake Ontario in 2021.
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