Times West Virginian · Berkeley Springs, WV
Wildfire near Berkeley Springs 60% contained
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — A mountain fire in Morgan County that has burned approximately 260 acres was 60% contained Wednesday evening, officials said.
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Spirit of Jefferson · Charles Town, WV
Nearby: Charles Town, WVStunner in County Commission: Johnson, Reagan unseat incumbent Republicans as part of the blue wave that swept through Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Commission holds its first meeting in the new county building on the edge of Charles Town, W.Va., on July 17, 2025. The building was part of a county purchase in June, beginning the process of moving county functions from various buildings spread throughout downtown Charles Town to two consolidated locations. (Andrew Spellman/The Spirit of Jefferson) Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link It was a stunner for Democratic candidates in Jefferson County, as the party won all but two district races on the ballot. Perhaps the largest upset hit the County Commission, as Lanae Johnson and Mary Margaret Mickey Reagan defeated Pasha Majdi and Steve Stolipher, respectively.
The Northern Virginia Daily · Middletown, VA
Nearby: Middletown, VAModel Railroad Club seeking caboose for soon-to-open train station
It will soon be yesterday once more in Middletown thanks to next month's projected opening of a replica train station on West First Street.For now, though, something is missing from the picture. There's a big, open space between the station and the CSX rail lines that would be the perfect home for a caboose or other train car, so officials are sending out a request to anyone who can help.On Thursday morning, several people involved with the train station project, including Middletown Mayor Charles Harbaugh IV, Frederick County Board of Supervisors Chairman John Jewell and Frederick County Sheriff Lenny Millholland, met at the soon-to-be completed train station to provide a progress update. "It passed the electrical inspection and drywall is going up today thanks to a significant donation from Capitol Building Supply in Winchester," Harbaugh said. "All the exterior lights have been put up and we've planted 27 new trees to repair the [property] buffer that was here.