The Journal

The Journal is a daily newspaper located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, catering to the residents of Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties in the Eastern Panhandle region. It is part of the Ogden Newspapers group. Originally launched as The Evening Journal in 1907 by Harry F. Byrd, who would later become a U.S. Senator and governor of Virginia, the paper was sold in 1912 to his associate Max von Schlegell. In 1923, it changed ownership again, this time to H.C. Ogden. Over the years, the newspaper has undergone several name changes: it became The Martinsburg West Va. Evening Journal in 1913, then The Martinsburg Journal in 1920. It reverted to The Evening Journal in 1978, switched to The Morning Journal in 1990, and finally adopted its current title, The Journal, in 1993.

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PSC hears evidence in case involving broadband pole attachments

3 days ago | journal-news.net | Steven Adams

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Public Service Chairwoman Charlotte Lane had blunt words for electric utilities, internet services providers and state broadband officials Tuesday during the start of a hearing that will determine rules for expanding fiber broadband on existing power poles.
Morrisey continues to support healthy eating with mobile kitchen debut

5 days ago | journal-news.net | Steven Adams

CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey has been on a mission since March to encourage healthy living while using the levers of government to discourage use of taxpayer dollars to subsidize the purchase of soda for low-income families. The governor and first lady Denise Morrisey were on hand Monday for a demonstration of West Virginia Health Right’s new mobile teaching kitchen at the Governor’s Mansion on the grounds of the State Capitol Building.
West Virginia breaks even for May tax collections

5 days ago | journal-news.net | Steven Adams

CHARLESTON – After larger-than-expected tax collections in April, West Virginia’s May numbers came in just under projections. With just one month left in the current fiscal year, the state will have a surplus, though much of those dollars are already spent. According to information released Monday by the West Virginia Department of Revenue, fiscal year 2025 general revenue collections for May were $349.9 million, more than $154,000 under the revenue estimates set by the department.
Jefferson seniors ready for life’s next challenge

6 days ago | journal-news.net | Toni Milbourne

SHEPHERDSTOWN—Jefferson High School faculty, staff and graduates paraded into the Butcher Center at Shepherd University, walking between two rows of Air Force Junior ROTC cadets, making their way to their seats to begin the 53rd Commencement Ceremony. Principal Mary Beth Group welcomed all who gathered to celebrate the achievements of more than 350 students who completed their course of study at Jefferson in 2025.
Déjà vu

6 days ago | journal-news.net | Steven Adams

Here we go again, the merry-go-round that simply will not end. If it seems like I’ve written a whole column on the efforts by some to eliminate West Virginia’s certificate of need law, I did back in March. Remember, I got to shoehorn in a Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan reference. But supporters and detractors of CON repeal were back at it last week.
Washington Patriots Class of 2025 off to make their mark

6 days ago | journal-news.net | Toni Milbourne

SHEPHERDSTOWN—Just over 330 Washington Patriots donned caps and gowns for the 2025 graduation ceremony held at The Butcher Center at Shepherd University. Friends, family members, teachers and administrators stood as ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ ushered the senior class on their final walk of their high school careers. Upon taking their seats following the playing of the National Anthem and a greeting from Principal Donald Showen, students were then met with a question.
Musselman Middle teacher arrested for multiple counts of sexual assault

6 days ago | journal-news.net | Toni Milbourne

MARTINSBURG—West Virginia State Trooper Bryan arrested Luke Seno, 45, a teacher at Musselman Middle School, on Friday, charging him with 20 counts of sexual assault third degree, 10 counts of sexual assault by a person of trust and 10 counts of soliciting a minor through a computer. A press release issued by the Martinsburg Detachment of the West Virginia State Police indicated that allegations were of an inappropriate relationship involving a teacher and a student at Musselman Middle.
Lopez kicks off The Amp’s summer season following Phase II ribbon-cutting

6 days ago | journal-news.net | Toni Milbourne

SHENANDOAH JUNCTION—A long-awaited ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Amp signifying completion of the Phase II construction project was a fitting way to kick off the Levitt Concert Series Thursday evening. Another fitting way to start the summer was having Martinsburg’s own Christian Lopez perform first in the series.
Hedgesville keeps season alive with win over Jefferson

1 week ago | journal-news.net | Eric Jones

HEDGESVILLE — Game 2 of the Class AAAA, Region II baseball final between Jefferson and Hedgesville had an early 11 a.m. start on Friday. It was the Eagles’ strong start that lifted them to an 8-2 victory over the Cougars and kept their season alive. Hedgesville (21-10) couldn’t have started much better, notching five runs in the bottom of the first inning after Jefferson scored a run in the top half of the inning.
Cougars go 1-1 at state softball tournament

1 week ago | journal-news.net | Eric Jones

CHARLESTON - Jefferson had a rollercoaster of a day in the Class AAAA state softball tournament on Friday, going 1-1 in its games against the University Hawks and the St. Albans Red Dragons. After dropping their first game of the day to University 11-8, one that was delayed to due to rain, the Cougars rebounded for a 6-5 win over St. Albans, getting the winning run in its last at-bat in the eighth inning.