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Tom Markland

Martinsburg

News Reporter at The Journal

News Reporter for @theJournalWV in Martinsburg | Covering Police & Court System in the Eastern Panhandle | WVU Class of 2023 Grad |

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  • Local ‘bed and biscuit’ celebrates 30 years

    1 week ago | journal-news.net | Tom Markland

    MARTINSBURG – Since 1995, Elizabeth and John Hostler have been running Greensburg Bed and Biscuit, a local business offering training and boarding for dogs and cats based in Martinsburg. They’re celebrating the business’s 30th anniversary this year, as well as the addition of a new building to their facility. When they first started the business, they ran it out of a very small house with an 11-run boarding area behind it.

  • Volunteers and stormwater workers help clean local waterway

    1 week ago | journal-news.net | Tom Markland

    MARTINSBURG – A team of over a dozen volunteers and workers from Martinsburg’s Stormwater Management team came together to help clean up a section of the Tuscarora Creek on Saturday morning, fishing litter and other large items from the riverbed. The project was part of a statewide initiative called ‘Make it Shine,’ where groups across the state host cleanups and sites in their communities.

  • “Baby Expo” brings resources together for young parents

    1 week ago | journal-news.net | Tom Markland

    MARTINSBURG - Over a dozen local agencies lined the inside of St. John’s Lutheran Church on Saturday as part of a Community Baby Expo hosted by the Monarch Family Support Center for Berkeley County. Saturday’s expo was the third put on by Monarch, an effort they started to connect new parents with resources throughout the community.

  • Ebenezer Baptist Church celebrates local ushers in anniversary of Usher Ministry

    1 week ago | journal-news.net | Tom Markland

    MARTINSBURG – For the 40th year in a row, leaders at Ebenezer Baptist Church highlighted the role their team of ushers plays in keeping the church running smoothly and building a positive environment for members. “Ushers are a key part of the church,” said Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Sherman L. Lambert. “They meet you, they greet you, they provide seating.

  • Kearneysville Data Center would the the first in the county

    1 week ago | journal-news.net | Tom Markland

    MARTINSBURG – Just last month, the plans for Berkeley County’s first data center were approved by the Berkeley County Planning Commission during a public hearing, utilizing three parcels in Kearneysville that were sold last year. The 300-acre property is located north of Charles Town Road, east of Schuman Boulevard and west of Hospice Lane.

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Tom Markland @TomMarklandJRNL
8 Apr 25

RT @Elle_Colbert: Wanted to address some questions/comments floating around: The Journal will not be adding any sort of sports staffer fo…

Tom Markland
Tom Markland @TomMarklandJRNL
28 Mar 25

Gov. Morrisey and RFK Jr. announced changes to WV's SNAP program during a conference at St. Joseph School this morning. SNAP will not be able to be used to buy soda and work requirements to qualify will be raised. Story soon at https://t.co/AHvFYZSpSg https://t.co/7qk8I9REDr

Tom Markland
Tom Markland @TomMarklandJRNL
27 Mar 25

We are so back