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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Berkeley Springs celebrates five years of pride at annual picnic

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.
Community Health Fair returns to Martinsburg Farmers Market for a second year

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.
Community Combined Ministries hosts day of fun and fellowship at War Memorial Park

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.
Invasive Box Tree Moth confirmed in Berkeley County, threatening local shrubs

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.
Walmart employees raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network

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

MARTINSBURG – Customers lined up Friday afternoon at the Walmart on Foxcroft Avenue for the store’s annual Cookout Campaign, a weeks-long charity program aiming to raise funds for children facing illnesses, hoping to give them the assistance and health care they need. It’s a campaign Walmart has run for 38 years now at all of its U.S.-based Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. It runs both in store and online June 9-July 6.
Circuit Judge Sweeney admonished for bringing attention to CPS issues

1 week ago | journal-news.net | Steven Adams

CHARLESTON – Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge Tim Sweeney was one of two judges admonished by the West Virginia Judicial Investigation Commission last week after drawing attention to issues within Child Protective Services.
Local winners stun in opening day of Miss West Virginia

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

MARTINSBURG – The Miss West Virginia and Miss West Virginia's Teen competitions kicked off on Wednesday, with 19 young women and 15 teens taking the stage to vie for the titles. During the competition, announcers introduced each of the 34 total competitors, all winners of competitions across the state. Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles also took the stage to welcome the competitors to the city, talking about how it impacts Martinsburg.
Rain fails to dampen spirits at Juneteenth Celebration

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

MARTINSBURG - Despite intermittent rain showers and gray skies, residents of the Eastern Panhandle gathered under tents and umbrellas Thursday afternoon for a spirited Juneteenth celebration at Papa’s Chicken and Ribs. Papa’s Chicken and Ribs, located at 4727 Shepherdstown Road, held its first celebration of black culture on June 19, starting at noon. Visitors in attendance enjoyed live music, presentations and food from local vendors.
Democratic lawmakers urge West Virginia to make Juneteenth official state holiday

1 week ago | journal-news.net | Steven Adams

CHARLESTON – Acknowledging the historical link between the end of black slavery in the U.S. and the creation of the State of West Virginia, Democratic lawmakers urged their colleagues and Gov. Patrick Morrisey to make Juneteenth an official state holiday. House Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, and Del.
Gov. Morrisey announces ARPA broadband funding for 10 county projects

1 week ago | journal-news.net | Steven Adams

CHARLESTON – Several broadband expansion projects spanning 10 counties in West Virginia will receive an infusion of federal funding. In a press release Thursday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that more than $34 million in funding through the $1.9 trillion federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) would be awarded to five internet service providers for projects across the state.