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Eastern Panhandle among best for business growth in W.Va. BY BREANNA FRANCIS bfrancis@journal-news.net
MARTINSBURG — Berkeley County saw the seventh highest growth in business in West Virginia last year, ranking No. 7 among 55 other counties, with Jefferson and Morgan counties close behind. The business growth analysis conducted by Business Statistics Database found that from Feb. 28, 2018, to Feb. 28, 2019, 597 new businesses were created in Berkeley County. Originally beginning the year-long analysis with 4,217 active businesses, Berkeley County ended the year with 4,626 businesses in total, equating a 9.70 percent growth in the area. “Our community, if you look and know what’s going on in the Development Authority around here, we have an enormous amount of new jobs and businesses that we are talking about all the time,” said Dan Dulyea, Berkeley County Council vice president. “And if you look at what the city is doing in their continued growth, we are really moving forward quickly. Our community is poised to continue to be the leader for business growth, and I’m surprised we aren’t
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We’ve had that growth all along, we’ve been consistent over the period of the economic downturn and probably the most consistent county for growth in the state. Dan Dulyea, Berkeley County Council vice president
No. 1 in the state.” Dulyea said he believes construction continues to be the booming industry in the local area but that the community is also starting to see an uptick in interest in restaurants and retailers. “We’ve had that growth all along, we’ve been consistent over the period of the economic downturn and probably the most consistent county for growth in the state.” Close behind Berkeley County, the data analysis found that Jefferson County began the year period with 2,563 businesses and ended with 2,801 new business registrations, totaling 355 new businesses opening in the county and a 9.29 percent growth in business for the area.
Ranked as the 10th highest growing county, Morgan County grew its business registrations from 686 businesses to 747 in total with 96 new businesses registered in the year equating a 8.89 percent growth. Overall, the Eastern panhandle saw a 27.88 percent growth in business registration. Statewide, West Virginia saw a 10.82 percent growth in business registrations in the previous 12-month period. The growth in that 12-month period was led by Summers County with 16.90 percent growth.
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The interior stage of The Maryland Theatre is shown.
Maryland Theatre undergoes transformation into Performing Arts Complex
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The Grand Lobby of The Maryland Theatre is seen in this artist’s rendering.
HAGERSTOWN — Doors to The Maryland Theatre opened on May 10, 1915, and for its first sold-out performance, patrons were treated to a live orchestra in the pit as well as a five-reel feature film — “The commuters.” While much has changed, The Maryland Theatre remains — despite variations in cinema and theater over time and a fire that partially destroyed its building in 1974. The Theatre — which serves as an anchor to the Arts and Entertainment district in downtown Hagerstown that includes a new high school for the vi-
sual and performing arts, offices of the Washington County Arts Council and numerous businesses — was built in 1915 and designed by renowned architect Thomas Lamb and Harry E. Yessler, of Hagerstown. Yessler also designed the Colonial Theatre across the street and Lamb is recognized for his work on The Hippodrome Theatre as well as Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York City and theaters in England, Egypt, India and South Africa. The Maryland Theatre provides seating for 1,300 at performances for country artists, comedians, orchestra concerts,
children’s shows, musicians, recitals and plays. It also serves as the home for the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, City Ballet School and the Miss Maryland Scholarship Pageant, according to theatre officials The theatre partners with 20 nonprofits and arts organizations annually to offer the majority of their 175 events and performances. It also serves as host for a variety of private events from business lectures and seminars to weddings, birthdays, memorial services, holiday gatherings, fundraisers and networking events.
Thousands enter the theatre every year, according to Executive Director Jessica Green. “The theatre welcomes approximately 100,000 people through her doors annually, including over 5,000 volunteers and 12,000 local students,” Green said in a statement to The Journal. But, 104 years is a long time for even the most remarkable of structures. The Maryland Theatre Association is currently constructing a 30,000-squarefoot expansion that will restore the theatre to its original footprint prior to the 1974 fire that destroyed the front of the
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theatre, where the lobby is now located, as well as the apartments above. “The expansion replaced an outdoor courtyard and will consist of five floors total in order to transform The Maryland Theatre, the crown jewel of Hagerstown’s A&E District, into a Performing Arts Complex,” Green said. Construction will take place in three phases. During the first phase, the auditorium was closed from July-September 2018 for alley, utility and new emergency egress work completion. Phase 2 began in October and is slated for completion this June. During this phase, the auditorium is fully operational with egress via the Middletown Valley Bank Walkway. During Phase 3, the auditorium will be closed — from July through September. A ribbon-cutting is planned for October. The expansion will also make backstage accessibility more enhanced for more notable, larger performances and for local arts partners. The initiative will offer a multi-functional top floor capable of hosting private seated events, such as weddings or business dinners, for up to 275; vendor shows with up to 20 vendor spaces; or a small performance space with audience seating for 300. A rehearsal space — which is a replica of the auditorium stage — will make up the majority of the third floor in order to support educational and local performing arts partners. This space will provide practice space during the 175 days annually when the stage is already occupied, as well as serve as practice space with connectivity to the proposed Washington County Public School System’s building. Five multi-use spaces will also be available for rent in the proposed expansion in order to provide the theatre with a sustainable source of income and to maintain self-sufficient operations, Green said. Gallery and display areas for The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and the Convention and Visitors Bureau will provide area visitors with information. The Maryland Theatre Expansion project is a $15 million project — including design, construction and furnishings — and it is more than 94 percent funded thanks to the generosity of local citizens, businesses, as
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The overall design of the space exhibits strong neoclassical flavor, although there are some later Art Deco additions. Each of these spaces are framed by an arch. Jessica Green, executive director, The Maryland Theatre
well city, county and state government. Residents can help fund the rest of the project by purchasing an engraved brick to be placed in front of the new Performing Arts Center. “The theatre was nearly sold in 1976 for its 1 million bricks,” Green said. “What a great way to pay homage to the landmark.” At that time, the theatre had fallen into disrepair — but it was purchased by a local funeral director, Gerald N. Minnich, just one and a half months before it was due to be sold to a contractor for the bricks. The theatre re-opened in 1978, led by the “extraordinary efforts and enthusiasm” of local businessman Jack Garrott and a dedicated group of community members who called themselves “Citizens to Save The Maryland Theatre,” Green said. The group gathered donated supplies, services and monetary gifts to make the re-opening possible. “The historic, beautifully restored neoclassical Maryland Theatre had its grand re-opening and has been delighting audiences continually since,” Green said. The theatre began as a Vaudeville House when it first opened, but when sound came to movies commercially in 1927, The Theatre received new seating and became primarily a movie theatre. Green said in June 1928, patrons saw their first talking picture, “The Jazz Singer.” The theatre has seen several owners throughout the years: Warner
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Parks and Rec Department to host Soaring Into Summer Fest BY DANYEL VANREENEN
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MARTINSBURG — The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its first annual Soaring Into Summer Family Festival on May 4 at 1 p.m. at “The Amp” in Sam Michael’s Park. According to the department, the festival will be a fantastic celebration of music, family and fun. With an exciting line up of musical performers, including headlining band Waterloo Revival, and a variety of events for guests of all ages, the Soaring Into Summer Family Festival is a must see event. In addition to music, the festival will feature a beer/wine garden; a cornhole tournament; a remote control airplane and drone exhibition show hosted by The Hobbies Shop; a hot air balloon will be visible from the field; an afternoon 5K hosted by Bros and Bras; members of the 501st Legion, Garrison Corellia, will be present for a Star Wars photo open in celebration of May 4 (May the fourth be with you); and guests can shop with over 40 craft and business vendors. For kids, there will be a moon bounce, a rock wall, face painting, and the first 200 kids through the gate will receive a design-yourown kite sponsored by Shenandoah Heating and Air Conditioning. Commemorative airplanes sponsored by Helbing Lipp will be given to the first 1,000 people through the gates as well. Waterloo Revival, the event’s headlining music act, is joining Jefferson County from Austin, Texas. Waterloo Revival said they began by playing a small show for family and friends in Austin. The show had such a good turn out, that the pair of artists, Cody Cooper and George Birge, took their talent to Nashville, Tennessee to hone their craft. In June 2016, Waterloo Revival signed a deal with hit country singer Toby Keith’s record label, Show Dog Nashville, and they joined Keith on tour for the Toby Keith Interstates & Tailgates Tour. Now, they are scheduled to perform at Jefferson County’s The Amp in Sam Michael’s Park on May 4. Other performers include: • Jefferson High School Steel Drum Band
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The new amphitheater in Sam Michael’s Park in Jefferson County. • RiverWood, a band from Jefferson County • Cross Connection Band • Last Among Equals, an alternative rock band based in Inwood Morgan White, a West Virginian artist influenced by artists such as Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood. Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, the festival is not only celebrating the kickoff of the summer season, but it is also the debut event for the festival’s main stage: The Amp. In honor of the debut, the Department will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the start of the festival to commemorate the moment. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will include an official flag ceremony by Jefferson High School Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps members, and Shelby Kuhn, a student at Washington High School, will sing the National Anthem. Although construction
for The Amp first broke ground in June 2018, the idea of “The Amp” has been in development for more than 30 years. According to the Parks and Recreation department, “The Amp” was first discussed when the state of West Virginia still owned the land in the 1970s. When the land was deeded over to the county for development as a county park, the plans for “The Amp” were abandoned. In 2017, the project was seriously reconsidered because the small stage used for events and fireworks was beginning to fail. The Parks and Recreation department received the West Virginia History and Culture grant for phase I of construction, and work began in 2018. According to the department, phase I includes the concrete and stone main stage. When all seven phases are complete, the department said the The Amp will include the stage, green room, dressing rooms, office space, fixed audience seats,
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Built in the year 2000, the South Berkeley Chapel is located on a 5 acre campus on Arden Nollville Road in Inwood. Brown Cremation Services is also located here and has recently upgraded its facility.
Brown Funeral Home serves for more than 100 years
MARTINSBURG — Brown Funeral Home — Robert C. Fields and Sons, is a family owned, full service funeral home that has proudly served Martinsburg, Berkeley County and the surrounding communities of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, and the quad-state area, since 1880. Brown Funeral Home is known and recognized as a regional leader in the field of funeral arrangements and prearrangements. For over 35 years Robert “Bob” C. Fields, president, has been involved in guiding the progress of this business, resulting in one of the largest family owned funeral home businesses in West Virginia and the surrounding area. In doing so, the dedicated staff of over 40 employees operate four facilities, along with a considerable fleet of vehicles, to provide comprehensive funeral services to the community. “I feel it is so unique that as a family owned business, I get to work with my three sons,” Bob Fields said. “We are a great team and that’s truly a gift.” The growth of Brown Funeral Home, Inc. is
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It is of the utmost importance that our community’s families understand that we own and operate our own crematory and that their loved ones will not leave our care, as may be the case with other regional funeral homes offering cremation. Bob Fields, president and owner
driven by commitment to our communities for service beyond expectation. The growth of cremation as a final disposition of human remains is evident in the increase in the percentage of individuals and families choosing cremation. The commitment to progress of Brown Funeral Home in this area is evident in the upgrading of its cremation facility on the fiveacre campus of the South Berkeley Chapel in Inwood. A third cremation retort has been added to the 2,400 square-foot, state-of-the-art crematorium — one that is capable of accommodating a person weighing 1,200 pounds. Although a rare occurrence, this capacity could be required as our culture continues to embrace the idea of cremation. It is our wish to be able to serve any aspect of our community in
its needs for the final disposition of its citizens. The Inwood cremation facility also includes an integrated garage for privacy, as well as a private viewing room. “We have a viewing room that may be utilized by families of different religious faiths; some want a private ceremony and to see their loved one go into the cremation chamber, so this option is available for anybody that wants to see that,” Bob Fields said. “It is of the utmost importance that our community’s families understand that we own and operate our own crematory and that their loved ones will not leave our care, as may be the case with other regional funeral homes offering cremation,” according to president and owner Bob Fields. “We understand the need to
progress in all areas of funeral service, and our commitment is demonstrated in the upgrading of our facilities. As a family owned company, we do understand the things that are important to families.” Unfortunately, with some companies offering low cost cremations, the family may not know what company is actually going to pick up their loved one; it could an out-of-town livery service offering the lowest bid. Brown Cremation Services also offers compassionate pet cremations, and can accommodate animals reaching 300 pounds in weight, as well as home removal and return delivery of remains. Robert M. Fields, along with his brothers Brandon and Jordan, help run the family business and are certified licensed crematory operators. With the cremation services offered at Brown Funeral Home, there are many options to choose from. If a person chooses cremation, a funeral service is appropriate and recommended. Brown Funeral Home offers many types of services specifically for cremation — from direct cremation with no services, to traditional service cremation with a casket, visitation and funeral/memorial service. The Fields are excited about additional upcoming renovations being made to their facilities and further expansion. Progress continues to be made in prep/site work for the new funeral home facility being built in North Berkeley county on the company’s 50-acre site in Spring Mills. The commitment of the company continues based on the obvious growth of this area of the panhandle. Facility renovations to the King Street location are being planned for the near future, including a totally revised selection room for
a complete line of caskets, cemetery vaults and cremation merchandise. These important aspects of funeral arrangements are currently available at the King Street and Mildred Street, Ranson locations, but improvement is an important part of progress. Brown Funeral Home has been a caring member of the community for decades, and helps with immediate need cases, out-of-town arrangements, cemetery arrangements including vaults, veteran arrangements and honor guard, obituaries and tributes, and prearrangment needs. Members of the Brown Funeral Home staff pride themselves on the training and experience they have that has prepared them to help, to reassure, and to understand when a family faces the loss of a loved one. Brown Funeral Home also has a dedicated Certified Preplanning Consultant, Steve Hedges, who has the ability and resources to provide each customer with every aspect of funeral planning information needed to make an informed decision on choosing a funeral home, and what arrangements are appropriate for the family. Hedges has held this certification, CPC, for over 15 years and it has just been renewed through 2023. Each year he meets with hundreds of individuals and families providing this valuable and important service, in a comfortable and relaxed family environment — either in one of the Brown facilities or in the family’s home. Hedges also serves as the company’s Director of Advertising. Additional Services from Brown Funeral Homes Include: Traditional and Non-Traditional Burial, Entombment or Cremation, with or without visitation. For this type of funeral service, you select the services and merchan-
dise from several itemized options. Private Family Viewing. A private viewing is generally limited to one hour and limited to family members and can be for ground burial or cremation. A Memorial Service is the same as a traditional service, except the body is not present for the visitation or the funeral. The private family viewing explained above may also apply here. Traditional Ship-out allows you to select the type of services and merchandise for local arrangements, and then the individual is shipped out-of-town for final services and burial. Limited Graveside Service is designed for those who want a ground burial or interment of cremains with a service only at the cemetery. Itemized options may be selected at the family’s discretion. Limited Family Viewing with Shipment is designed for those who want a private family viewing, but no other visitation prior to shipment of the casketed person. Itemized options are also available to the family. Ship-in Services are for those who want individuals shipped to Brown for final services and internment. Itemized options are available. Direct Burial is a service for those who want only a ground burial, without visitation or services. This service is the most basic choice and is provided at the convenience of the funeral home and cemetery. Itemized options are available. Direct Ship-out is when there is to be no local service and the individual is to be shipped to a funeral home or cemetery out-of-town. This service is via either ground or air transportation. Direct Cremation is for those who wish for the remains to be cremated without services. Itemized options are available. (A rigid cremation container for the body is required by the crematory.) Additional questions about Brown Funeral Homes may be directed to Robert C. Fields and Sons or Steve Hedges, CPC/Director of Advertising, at the funeral home on King Street in Martinsburg.
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JCCOA works to strengthen independence, family, community
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BY DANYEL VANREENEN
dvanreenen@journal-news.net MARTINSBURG — The Jefferson County Council on Aging provides services to some of the most vulnerable members of the local community. Specifically, the JCCOA assists seniors older than 60 and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “(The best part about what we do is) making a difference in our local community every day,” said Chasidy Rosa Morales, JCCOA activities coordinator. “We ensure the inclusion of all clients in activities regardless of age and disability, and we enjoy watching them thrive.” The JCCOA has long been a part of the local community. Incorporated in October 1971, JCCOA was established as an independent nonprofit corporation. “Our first privately owner facility is still our headquarters,” the JCCOA said. “Opening with 25 members, we currently service over 3,000 county residents.” The JCCOA said its original mission was to prevent senior isolation and enhance senior nutrition through community activities and services. Now, its mission is to strengthen independence, family and community through outreach and assistance. Morales said the most memorable moments for staff and clients is the expressions of joy and excitement when the seniors come back from the Senior Olympics with their trophies and medals to share with friends and family. The JCCOA also enjoys holidays such as Easter and Christmas when the seniors are given Easter baskets provided by Wright Denny K-kids and the Charles Town Middle School Builders Club. At Christmas, the St. Agnes
(The best part about what we do is) making a difference in our local community every day. We ensure the inclusion of all clients in activities regardless of age and disability, and we enjoy watching them thrive. Chasidy Rosa Morales, activities coordinator
Parish and the Kabletown CEOs Club also provides the seniors with gifts. Recently, the JCCOA has expanded its transportation program to include evenings on Monday and Wednesday to ensure the best possible service to clients. They have also added some evening activities. The transportation service offers non-emergency medical transport to medical facilities in both Jefferson and Berkeley counties, and once a month, the JCCOA will take clients for appointments in Winchester, Virginia. “We also provide non-medical transportation services for hair appointments, shopping, recreation activities, banking, pharmacy purchases, etc,” JCCOA officials said. In addition to transportation, the JCCOA offers an Adult Day Care/ Congregate Respite Program, in-home care services, meal services, outreach and information on resources, recreational activities, and as of May 2009, the JCCOA Jefferson Center provides an active training schedule that includes day habilitation and supported employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Adult Day Care/Congregate Respite programs is offered Monday-Friday between 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and an Alzheimers support group for caregivers is offered on the fourth Friday of every month from 10 a.m.noon. Similarly, the JCCOA offers daily recreational activities Monday through Friday. According to the JCCOA, the activities provide cognitive, physical, educational and social benefits; plus, there is something for everyone. The JCCOA hosts an Active for Life Exercise program, bingo, Wii bowling, educational health speakers, live music, karaoke, card games and more. “In addition to (those) services, JCCOA provides a Blizzard Bag program (and) a Winter Warm-Up program — (which) has been the pilot for inter-generational programming,” the JCCOA said. “(We are also) a member of the Meals on Wheels of America organization and (we) host various fundraisers for the Alzheimers Association’s Walk to End Alzheimers.” The JCCOA also offers nutrition and meal services. There are congregate meal services offered throughout the week:
• Monday-Friday at the Ranson Senior Center (103 West 5th Avenue, Ranson) breakfast is served from 8-10:30 a.m. and lunch is at noon. • Monday-Friday at Charles Towers (151 Augustine Avenue, Charles Town) lunch is at noon. • Tuesday and Thursday at The Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Department (181 Keyes Ferry Road, Harpers Ferry) lunch is at noon. The JCCOA also offers home delivered meals in Charles Town, Ranson, Harpers Ferry, Bolivar, Shenandoah Junction, Kearneysville and Summit Point, although the JCCOA said restrictions apply. The JCCOA can also provide inhome care services for bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation and light housekeeping for seniors. In addition to the many wonderful services, the JCCOA said they also offer assistance to determine a person’s eligibility for other services such as Medicare, Medicaid, Senior Housing Assistance, and other resources. They also provide referrals for outside sources. To learn more, call 304-725-4044 or visit jccoa.org.
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Hoffman Realty works to serve the Eastern Panhandle
BUNKER HILL — Returning to her real estate roots in Bunker Hill, real estate broker Donna Hoffman opened Hoffman Realty in January. The office is located at 9601 Winchester Ave. in Bunker hill and has been home to a real estate office since 1982. With her 44 years experience in real estate, Hoffman is the longest continuous member of the Eastern Panhandle Board of Realtors. “Our agents have a combined real estate experience of over 100 years and are goal-oriented toward providing complete real estate services for our clients. The most important thing we do is to work in a fiduciary capacity for our clients, whether they are buyers or sellers. In either case our agents earn the trust and confidence of the persons or entities they represent.” Hoffman added that in today’s market this is crucial. “With all the new industry and business in the area and an ever-growing population, there is an even greater need for a personal connection between the agents and their clients,” she said. “This relationship encourages individuals to come back for their future real estate needs.” Working with people is the favorite part of her career. Having long-lasting friendships through real estate, she takes pride in the fact that in a few cases, she has helped three generations of a family with the acquisition and disposition of properties. “Real estate is a people business,” she said. “They are usually making the single most expensive investment in their lives and bonding with their realtor is paramount. People often move as their individual needs and family size dictate.” Hoffman said changes in real estate over the past 40 years are “phenomenal,” and technology is what drives the business today in every facet. “In the ‘80s, a real estate listing or contract was a single page, and now it is very complicated with legal addendums and disclosures — not unusual to be 40 or 50 pages,” she said. The goal at Hoffman Realty is to make this process as understandable as possible by going over the paperwork in depth with clients. Hoffman added, “We need to make clients understand that due to the fiduciary responsibility we have, it is our duty to represent them while guiding them through the process.” Hoffman Realty offers services for the acquisition or sale of residential, commercial, and industrial, farms and land. “We also do free competitive market analysis for prospective listings,” Hoffman said. Experienced available agents are Glenda Allen, 304-283-7283; Frank Bradley, 304-676-6615; Sarah Gantt, 304-671-4839; Becky Preston, 304-702-2966; Gloria Ryan, 304-839-2479; and Stephanie Young, 571-223-9775. Anyone interested in making an appointment with Hoffman Realty may do so by calling 304229-2100. For available listings, check Facebook @hoffmanrealtywv.
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A stand-alone Starbucks coffee shop located at 925 Foxcroft Ave. in Martinsburg is now open.
Martinsburg welcomes new Starbucks MARTINSBURG — Early morning coffee drinkers in Martinsburg now have another option, thanks to new Starbucks store No. 55147 along Foxcroft Avenue. Featuring walk-in and drivethrough service, the facility is open every day of the week from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Located at 925 Foxcroft Ave., at the site of the old Ryan’s restaurant, the 2,200-square-foot Starbucks shares the building with Blaze Pizza restaurant, which opened last year. With a white clapboard front, Starbucks will feature outdoor tables for more temperate weather. It becomes the third Starbucks
site in the Martinsburg area, joining the in-store Starbucks located in the Target Department store in the Commons and in the Martin’s grocery store. Starbucks plans to also open a store in Jefferson County with a standalone location at Somerset Village Shopping Center off U.S. 340
in Charles Town. The Martinsburg store is the latest free-standing addition to Foxcroft Towne Center, formerly the Martinsburg Mall, which closed in 2016. Paramount Realtors has constructed small strip locations in its place and given former large box store locations a second retail life.
Next phase in addressing Harold Drive connections OK’d BY BREANNA FRANCIS bfrancis@journal-news.net
MARTINSBURG — The Berkeley County Development Authority recently took its next step in efforts to address traffic congestion and potential economic development near the Commons through approval to apply for the first grant in the process. During the Authority’s monthly meeting in April, the group continued discussions about the extension of Harold Drive to connect with the Commons in an attempt to create a second entrance and exit from the shopping center and alleviate traffic — and also allow for more expansion and growth in that area. Tony Lewis, Development Authority secretary, said that during a Government Affair and Infrastructure Business Development meeting, the group heard from Bill Clark and Rachel Snavely about potential grants available to organizations in the panhandle. “We really discussed, ‘What can we do to spur economic development as well as mitigate some issues in the Commons?’” Lewis said. “When you look at how business is handled in the Commons and how it looks there during the busy season, you really begin to ask how much do we lose from an economic standpoint just because people can’t access that area because it is extremely busy.” Lewis said they also discussed the impact that the influx of business has on the safety in that area, noting that the exit and entrance ramps on exit 12 onto Interstate 81 are congested due to the singular entry point to the center. Lewis explained that through this initial meeting, they came to the conclusion that the best next step would be to take this motion to the Development Authority and for the Development Authority to approve applying for an EDA Technical Assistance Grant that would total in $150,000, with an expected 50/50 match from the Development Authority of $150,000. Lewis said that this grant would allow for the Authority to begin the preliminary engineering analyses to include analyzing the environmental impact and overall engineering that would be required to use Harold Drive as an access point and how it would impact that area. “It would allow us to put skin in the game,” Lewis said. “And allow us to work with the Department of Highways and then apply for a build grant. At the end of the study, it would give us at least a starting point to move forward with potential growth in that area, and in my opinion, we wouldn’t be out anything if we move forward with that. It opens up
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Harold Drive off Tabler Station Road near Inwood Wednesday evening. the opportunity to go much bigger, try to get even more assets for the local community, and take care of some of the businesses we already have in that area.” If the Development Authority’s EDA Technical Assistance Grant application is approved, the Authority will then be able to apply for a build grant that could total as much as $25 million to complete the project, according to Lewis. The Development Authority confirmed that throughout the process they would be taking public comment to gauge the public’s opinion on the extension. The Development Authority approved the motion to apply for the EDA Technical Assistance Grant to begin the work necessary to move forward with Harold Drive. The Development Authority heard from landowners in the Harold Drive area, Tripp Sparr and Steve Cunningham, both of the State Interstate Group, during the March meeting to gauge interest in working with the Authority to make those connections.
Cunningham said he and Sparr have had multiple meetings with Dan Dulyea, vice president of the Berkeley County Council and an advocate for the connection of the Commons and Harold Drive, about the willingness on their part to contribute to the project. “Tripp and I wanted to support him and say that he absolutely did speak with us. We had several good meetings, and we have had a couple drawings produced that showed possible locations of that road,” Cunningham said. “We would really like to see that road get fixed. Seeing what’s happening across from Target, there’s certainly a massive amount of construction preparation. That exit is already broken, we can’t imagine dumping more traffic on there so Tripp and I wanted to come today and let this board know that, at least for us — and we own several different entities that control those properties — we would absolutely be willing to talk about a donation of that land for right of ways. There is a willingness with us and a few other landowners to allow for some relief there. The problem needs to be fixed.”
Educator-turned-realtor aims to educate on home-buying BY BREANNA FRANCIS bfrancis@journal-news.net
MARTINSBURG — With a new office in Shepherdstown and an ever-growing team, one local real estate agent said his experience in education pushes him toward striving to thoroughly teach the Eastern Panhandle about all things realty as he works to expand his reach in the area. Adam Shively, of 4 State Real Estate, said that his new Shepherdstown office, at 8530 Shepherdstown Pike, and the main office in Charles
Town, will allow him to better use his passion for teaching and sharing knowledge about the home-buying process with those in his community as he serves clients in the Panhandle. “My education background makes me even more interested in really educating my clients through the entire buying process,” Adam Shively, realtor and founder of 4 State Real Estate, said in a statement to The Journal. “I think that takes my work to another level because I’m willing to make things even more simple and learning based than other agents may be.”
Initially working as a middle school social studies teacher and high school basketball coach in Montgomery County, Maryland, Shively said he began to want to make a change to a more cost-efficient area and start a family, after which he moved to Harper’s Ferry in 2002. Shively said he has always held a strong sense of pride in his community service work and found that he wanted to expand his impact past coaching recreation league and travel ball in the Eastern Panhandle. “In 2006, I started in real estate working with Keller Williams orig-
inally,” Shively said. “But in 2015, I opened 4 State Real Estate and began serving the Panhandle with only three agents in our office.” Shively said that after another move in 2009 to Shepherdstown, where he still currently lives with his wife Lisa, of 17 years, and two sons, Will, 14, and Wyatt, 13, his efforts toward expanding 4 State Real Estate only grew. “We went from only three agents to 15 in a year and a half, and outgrew our 1,000-square-foot office,” Shively said. In June 2017, Shively said that
due to his larger team’s success, 4 State Real Estate moved into the bigger office at 201 North George Street. “Doing this work is fun because we get to work with many different personalities,” Shively said. “We get to work hard to figure out our clients’ needs and finding solutions to those needs to leave our clients not only educated on the process but happy in their new home. I feel very keen on earning every penny when I work for a client and don’t want them to ever feel I take their time or money for granted.”
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Martinsburg Martin’s store manager and employees cut the ribbon in celebration of the opening of the chain grocer‘s newest storefront.
Martin’s celebrates the opening of two new locations BY BREANNA FRANCIS bfrancis@journal-news.net
MARTINSBURG — Martin’s Food Markets celebrated the grand openings of its two newest West Virginia locations earlier this month. The two stores are located at 147 Roaring Lion Drive, Hedgesville, and 1317 Old Courthouse Square, Martinsburg. Chris Masemore, Hedgesville Martin’s store manager, and Mary McAllister, Martinsburg Martin’s store manager, were each joined by their teams of associates and community leaders to officially cut the ribbon at their respective stores in the beginning of April. As part of the celebration festivities, the first 100 customers in line at each store received a Martin’s reusable shopping bag, a six-pack of Martin’s English muffins and other grand opening savings. “Our customers will find the same fresh ideas, high-quality products and savings they have come to expect from Martin’s, and we look forward to serving more customers within the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia,” McAllister said. McAllister said she had heard positive feedback at the store’s opening celebration from customers who said they were eager to have a Martin’s location on “this side of Martinsburg.” Both stores were former Shop ‘n Save locations acquired earlier this year. Both locations will operate from 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week and employ 81 full- and part-time associates per store. “We are thrilled for the opportunity to expand the Martin’s brand and our one-stop shopping experience to Hedgesville and our entire team has been working hard to bring the new store to life for our Hedgesville customers,” said Masemore. Each store features an expanded farm fresh produce department with more than 300 fresh produce items. In addition, the store also features Martin’s signature fresh departments including a full-service deli, a
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Hedgesville Martin’s store manager and employees cut the ribbon in celebration of the opening of the chain grocer’s newest storefront. meat and seafood department, a full-service bakery and a floral department. “We are eager to get settled into the community and begin giving back,” McAllister said. “We want to let people in the area know that we want to help and give back to this community in whatever way that we can.” Martin’s celebrated the grand opening by presenting a $1,000 donation to each of the following Hedgesville organizations: — Berkeley County School District — Berkeley County Sheriff Department — Hedgesville Fire Department — Salvation Army In addition the following Martinsburg organization each received a $1,000 donation: — Berkeley County Congregational Cooperative Action Project — Berkeley County School District — City of Martinsburg Fire Department — Martinsburg Police Department The Martinsburg and Hedgesville stores,
which are former Shop ‘n Save locations GIANT acquired earlier this year, are two of five stores that celebrated grand openings Friday morning, including: — 22401 Jefferson Blvd., Smithsburg, Md. — 500 North Antrim Way, Greencastle, Pa. — 409 North McNeil Road, Berryville, Va. — 147 Roaring Lion Drive, Hedgesville, W.Va. — 1317 Old Courthouse Square, Martinsburg, W.Va. “We are making good on our investment in these great communities, and we’re excited to add these new MARTIN’S locations to our network of more than 170 stores,” said Nicholas Bertram, president, Giant Food Stores. “I am also proud to welcome to our family over eighty percent of the Shop ‘n Save associates from the five stores we acquired.”
Bavarian Inn offers visitors unique experience BY EMILY KEEFER
ekeefer@journal-news.net MARTINSBURG — The Bavarian Inn was founded in 1977 by Erwin and Carol Asam. They moved from Washington D.C. with a dream to own and run a small German Restaurant in the country. Several years later, the Asams added more dining space and then overnight accommodations. Now 42 years later, the Inn is owned and managed by their sons Christian, 44 and David, 42. The Inn has 72 hotels rooms, conference facilities, 300 seats of dining and employs 115 team members full time. “In this world of corporate and four-wall hotels, the Bavarian Inn offers a unique experience on a sprawling 11-acre campus,”
Christian Asam said. “The classic European theme delivered by a well-trained staff and hands-on owners are something that guests always enjoy and keeps them returning.” For years the Inn has been a well known destination for breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as group functions. After 42 years in business, the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown opened the newest addition to the Inn — Bavarian Brothers Brewing. “This new concept includes a Brewery, Brew Pub, Garden Patio, Firepit and event space offering a casual environment for guests to relax and enjoy smaller bites and housemade brews,” Christian Asam said. The Asam’s reported that the hospitality industry is constantly changing; however, they said that they always try to stay true
to their European roots and to embrace the West Virginia location of the business. “If you come to the Inn now you can still enjoy the fine dining menu in the Potomac Room or Rathskeller, and you can also find some new amenities at the Inn as well,” said David Asam. The Bavarian Inn & Brewing Company, which is located at 164 Shepherd Grade Road in Shepherdstown, has hosted many weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries. Christian Asam said that the Inn has also had the opportunity to host two National Senate Democratic Caucuses and one National Senate Republican Caucus — and are some of the brothers most memorable moments. According to the Asams, they have been transitioning the property from what was a
Country Inn to what they are calling a European Inspired Boutique Resort. “We saw a change in guests wants and needs. A good meal and a comfortable room used to be enough and now guests want experiences, activities and excitement,” said Christian Asam. The location added the Infinity 101 pool and bar four years ago. The Asams reported that they feel as if they are moving in the right direction. “The response has been great, return guests are amazed, and we are also interesting an entirely new group of people to the Inn,” said Christian Asam. “We are thrilled to carry on this family tradition started by our parents. We are careful to preserve, yet excited for the next chapter.”
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Taylor’s Farm Market, Cider Press Deli & Grill offer fresh food, history BY EMILY KEEFER
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MARTINSBURG — Taylor’s Farm Market opened in May 2014 and Cider Press Deli & Grill was added in March 2016. The business is located off Interstate 81 southbound at 178 Pilgrim St. in Inwood. “Amidst the rustic and relaxing atmosphere, the Cider Press Deli & Grill offers amazing house-made specialties including sandwiches, salads, soups, local hand-pattied burgers, Black Dog coffee, heavenly desserts & so much more,” Director of Operations Ryan Taylor said. “We have expanded on our original menu by adding local craft beer and wine, and we now offer dinner entrees daily starting at 4 p.m. Every Saturday morning you can join us for a fresh and hearty farmers’ breakfast served from 8 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.” The site, which now is home to Taylor’s Farm Market, LLC and Cider Press Deli & Grill, was originally developed in the early 1920s. Its original purpose was to promote cooperation among local farmers. According to the current owners of the location, $100,000 was secured from the government to be
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Amidst the rustic and relaxing atmosphere, the Cider Press Deli & Grill offers amazing house-made specialties including sandwiches, salads, soups, local hand-pattied burgers, Black Dog coffee, heavenly desserts & so much more. Ryan Taylor, director of operations
used to erect a horticultural school in Inwood in the 20th century. With the funds, a fruit packing plant was built, and a school was also conducted inside the packing house. The school taught local farmers how to grow fruit profitably and helped many apple producers save money on packing fruit before shipping it to market on the railroad. In January 1955, the building ignited in flames. In time, the facility was rebuilt and later became the Inwood Farmer’s Market operated by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. In 2014, life-long Berkeley County residents Robert and Ryan Taylor took over operation of the farm market realizing an old dream of bringing their locally harvested fruits direct to the community. Taylor’s Farm Market offers the community access to local sea-
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Firehouse Subs’ Foxcroft location now open BY BREANNA FRANCIS bfrancis@journal-news.net
MARTINSBURG — The new Firehouse Subs location in Foxcroft Towne Center is now serving sub sandwiches to the county. Natalie Hobdy, owner of the Foxcroft location, said that construction has been completed, and she and her staff have been welcoming the public into the store for a few weeks. “We are so excited to be in this community and bringing such a great product to the people in the West Virginia Panhandle,” Hobdy said. Hobdy shared that preparations for the store’s opening have gone according to schedule except for a small set back that
led to a delay of one week, something that she said “is quite normal with construction.” Hobdy said that the Foxcroft location has hired 33 people so far but is always looking for people to join the “Firehouse Family.” “The Firehouse Subs team in Winchester has been amazing in allowing our employees to train down there,” Hobdy said. “As we say to all guests to come in the front door, ‘welcome to Firehouse.’” Hodby is new to the Firehouse Subs franchise but recently obtained her master’s degree in business administration and, after completing the franchise’s rigorous training program, said she is ready to work for a company that stands out among businesses like it.
“What sets Firehouse Subs apart from the rest is that we have the Public Safety Foundation, which donates money directly back into the community for life-saving equipment for police and fire departments, as well as donates to area schools,” Hodby said in an earlier interview. “Plus, we steam all of our meats and give generous portions. There’s nothing like it.” Construction to the Foxcroft Firehouse Subs building started Jan. 15, shortly after Hobdy and her husband had originally chosen the location and received the “OK” from corporate. The Firehouse Subs location is 1800 square feet and it offers a variety of subs, soups, salads, cookies, brownies, and a Coke Freestyle soda dispenser.
Big K’s Towing Service And Body Shop now uses ultra paint booth
MARTINSBURG — Family owned Big K’s Towing Service and Body Shop celebrated its 40th year in service in 2019, proudly serving Inwood and the surrounding area as owner operators. Located at 312 Clyde Borum Road, in Inwood, Big K’s offers the community 24-hour towing services for local and long distance needs, small and large equipment hauling, dump truck services as well as auto body repair for all types of vehicles. Big K’s also offers on-site estimations. While top-of-the-line works are a top priority for the business, Big K’s has added a painting method designed for “flawless paint finishes and increased productivity.” Michele Abshire, owner of the hauling portion of the business, said they now offer the Global Finishing Systems ultra paint booth with baked on painting. “Global Finishing Systems provides high-performance finishing environments for painting automotive vehicles and parts,” according to the company’s website. “With exceptional lighting, intuitive controls, premium contamination control and effective overspray capture, high-performance Ultra Paint Booths from Global Finishing Solutions allow for flawless paint finishes and increased productivity.” Michele Abshire said she enjoys being able to offer top-of-the-line services to the community and helping customers walk away satisfied. The tow and body shop portion of the business is owned and operated by Kevin Abshire.
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Located at 312 Clyde Borum Road, in Inwood, Big K’s offers the community 24-hour towing services for local and long distance needs, small and large equipment hauling, dump truck services as well as auto body repair for all types of vehicles.
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MARTINSBURG — Minghini’s General Contractors, Inc. has been operating under this name for a little more than three decades — but records indicate that in the early 1860s, the Minghini family served the community through the craft of carpentry. Today, Minghini’s provides general contracting services to the Eastern Panhandle region. “Minghini’s is a family owned company,” Berniece Collis said in a statement to The Journal. Craig Collis and Berniece Collis “are blessed to have the opportunity to work with their boys, Jacob and Morgan on a daily basis,” she added. “A member of the Collis family is involved in every project,” she said. Under the management of S.L. Minghini and his son, Bruce, the commercial construction company became known as one of the best
in quality and value in the region. Craig’s father, Boyd, worked for the Minghinis for about 30 years as supervisor. Craig joined the firm at an early age as laborer and quickly moved into the foreman’s role. Upon the death of his father, he then moved into the supervisor’s position. Craig’s responsibilities grew to the point that he was managing everything outside the office, plus estimating. In 1988, Bruce Minghini retired and sold the company to Craig. “Craig likes working with his wife and sons and making a lasting impact in and on the community with the buildings Minghini’s constructs,” Berniece said. “He is particularly pleased when a project is for the greater good of the community. A project that offers hope to those who use it.” According to information provided by the company, it offers
not only decades of experience but team members also believe that active listening, creative problem-solving and patient understanding are key skills that ensure positive outcomes. “We understand the special needs of public sector clients: from their desire to be financially responsible, to their priority to build a structure that will adapt to the changing needs of all of the key components of their organization,” a statement from the company said. Minghini’s shares a deep commitment to service and faith. “As a company, we have always been more about service and satisfaction than profits and growth,” information from the company said. “Our philosophy isn’t based on Minghini’s being the largest commercial contractor, but the best commercial contractor. We have always contributed our time, talents and resources to our community,
because we believe we are only as successful as our community is healthy.” Since purchasing the company 31 years ago, Minghini’s General Contractors, Inc. has built, remodeled and retrofitted close to 100 churches, schools, service and public facilities in the region. The team at Minghini’s has worked for more than three decades providing not only major construction to public clients, but also responding to small projects and maintenance needs. “This kind of long tenure is typical of our client relationships because they are based on a high degree of trust, value and service,” a statement from the company said. Collectively, the Minghini’s team has over 300 years of experience. The company’s oldest employee retired at 80 with more than 63 years of construction experience.
Minghini’s has hired several millennials in the last couple of years, as well, and Berniece said the company has been pleased with their work ethic and skills. Throughout the years, Craig’s most memorable moment is when Berniece left the education field to join him full time at the family business. Minghini’s desire to support the community goes beyond the walls of its business. The company also gives back through monetary contributions, contributions of time and through being a strong economic partner. “Our family loves what we do, and we value our reputation and feel compelled to protect and carry on the excellence that is associated with the Minghini’s name,” the company statement said. Minghini’s General Contractors, Inc. is located at 51 Trumpet Lane in Martinsburg.
Helping those in need Berkeley County CCAP charity reports 2018 success BY DANYEL VANREENEN
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MARTINSBURG — In 2018, a team of approximately 60 volunteers with the Berkeley County Congregational Cooperative Action Project worked tirelessly to provide aid to the local community. Distributing 146,396 pounds of food through the Loaves and Fishes food pantry and distributing $205,160 in aid, CCAP’s immediate past president Steve Truax said that 2018 was the biggest year to date for the charity. CCAP operates out of a portion of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on South Queen Street in Martinsburg. It’s where volunteers assess the needs of community members seeking help, and it’s where food donations are processed and packaged for distributing to those in need. The pantry consists of a large concrete room filled with every canned good imaginable. The shelves of stacked corn, peas, beans, chicken, tuna and more are supplemented by pallets of food received from government assistance programs. Despite the sizable donations that CCAP’s Loaves and Fishes pantry receives, the shelves are organized according to food type, and Truax proudly reported that the food is also high quality and nutritious. On the other side of the room, volunteers assemble food packages Journal file photo by Ron Agnir/ filled with pastas, vegetables and proteins for those in need. Morris Hosby works in the Loaves and Fishes food pantry in Martinsburg in January 2018. Although Truax praised the large impact the pantry now has, he said scription medication, utility paythe Loaves and Fishes pantry had ments, emergency dental work, humble beginnings shortly after transportation needs and profesCCAP’s inception in 1983. Origisional attire. nally, the food pantry only distrib“We try to meet the needs no one uted beans and cheese received from else is,” Truax said. government food assistance proIn 2018, CCAP provided assisgrams. tance 1,473 times. Truax said the In 2018, Truax said government assistance was fairly evenly distribfood assistance programs still make uted across a wide range of needs, big contributions to the Loaves and Fishes pantry, but he said other local with rent assistance and electric utilbusinesses, individuals and churches ity assistance in slightly higher demand than other sectors. make a big difference as well. However, Truax said in terms of Food drives held by local Scout financial distribution, groups, Rotaries and the large portion of churches contribute CCAP’s 2018 budget a lot to the pantry’s went toward funding success. Truax said their rent assistance many local schools I don’t know what program. provide aid as well. “There’s a big On Wednesday, Truax percentage of spread of our different said the pantry was people come back ministries and peosorting through more ple who received that, than 1,000 pounds repeatedly, but but as you can see, it of food donated by our dream is for costs a lot more to keep the Inwood Primary from being School. everyone to come somebody evicted than it costs Local businesses once, get help, to put them in work such as Target, Macy’s, Panera Bread, get back on their boots,” Truax said. “So our rental assistance Brennan Title Comfeet and return to program is by far our pany, Berkeley Printbiggest, and the utility ing and Design and self-sufficiency. Journal photo by Danyel VanReenen programs are the next more also contribute to biggest.” CCAP’s mission, acBerkeley County CCAP volunteers Beverly and Morris Hosby sort a large donation from Inwood Steve Truax Although CCAP’s cording to Truax. Primary School in the Loaves and Fishes food pantry on Wednesday. goal is to help comHe said the support munity members in from community memneed, Truax said the charity is not best to fulfill needs within Berkeley ciency,” Truax said. Phil Steptoe said rent assistance up bers and businesses is invaluable. intended to function as long-term County, and he said the volunteers to $750 is only extended once evTruax and Steptoe emphasized According to Truax, the support assistance. ery five years per address. Food asand community supporters are the that many of the people seeking ashas enabled CCAP to develop their “We’re all volunteers,” Truax said. sistance can only be offered eight sistance are retirees living on Social biggest factors in the charity’s sucbudget from a couple thousand dol“We’re not social workers. We take cess. Steptoe agreed that CCAP had times a year with 30 days in beSecurity, people with medical problars at most in 1983 to $205,160 a very successful year in 2018, and lems, people surviving on low-paytween each visit. care of immediate physical needs.” in 2018. ing entry level jobs and what Stephe said the charity will continue pro“It heartens us that we have a For long-term assistance or re“We have expanded tremenviding needed assistance throughout toe called “the working poor,” lot of one- or two-time clients, and curring problems, CCAP will redously,” Truax said. the 2019 year as well. which he describes as people who when they stop coming back we fer clients to other local resources, Although Truax said the food If anyone is interested in volunare working, but still can’t make hope that means they got that job pantry is one of CCAP’s largest pro- according to Truax. To maintain enough to be entirely self-sufficient. teering or becoming involved with (they wanted.) I don’t know what CCAP’s role as a short-term assisgrams, it is not the only assistance CCAP, Truax said the charity is al“These people aren’t slackers, percentage of people come back retance charity, Truax said there are offered. ways looking for new volunteers. To peatedly, but our dream is for every- they’re just having a hard time getlimits on how much and how often In addition to food support, learn more, visit berkeleycountycone to come once, get help, get back ting by,” Steptoe said. assistance can be offered. CCAP helps community members cap.com. Truax said CCAP is doing its on their feet and return to self-suffiin need with rental assistance, preFor example, CCAP President
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YOU CAN RIDE THE BUS IN BERKELEY COUNTY TO: BIG LOTS-WORKFORCE WV-CAPERTON BUSINESS PARK-AIKENS CENTER-OLD COURTHOUSE SQUAREJAMES RUMSEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE-BERKELEY MEDICAL CENTER-SHENANDOAH COMMUNITY HEALTH-MARTINSBURG LIBRARY- TARGET-BLUE RIDGE CTC-GABES-SOUTH BERKELEY LIBRARY-JAY DEE’S FUN CENTER-BLUE RIDGE TECH CENTER-FOXCROFT TOWN CENTER-VA MEDICAL CENTER.
YOU CAN RIDE THE BUS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY TO: DMV-FOX GLENN-WEIS-KOHL’S-RANSON CITY HALL-CHARLES TOWN COURTHOUSE-CHARLES TOWERSCHARLES TOWN CITY HALL-DHHR-WALMART-BOLIVAR-HARPERS FERRY AND MANY OTHER LOCATIONS. Shepherd students ride the bus from Martinsburg to Shepherdstown with valid student ID.
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