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3 days ago
- Politics
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Martinsburg mayor delivers State of the City Address
MARTINSBURG, () — Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles delivered his annual State of the City address on Thursday, telling residents he is proud of the work the city has done. The mayor said he's proud of the drop in substance abuse, and feels more encouraged by the increase in foot traffic in the heart of downtown – a sign of growth for small businesses and a way to promote the growing arts community. Hagerstown rallies for return of Vietnamese woman detained by ICE 'We're moving forward real quick, real fast' Knowles said. 'We're in the process of identifying and opening a sobering center for individuals who are suffering with alcohol substance abuse.' Knowles is working with merchants to create safe alcohol zones on N. Queen Street, just steps from City Hall. He is also working closely with the city council and municipal department heads to prepare for anticipated funding cuts from the federal and state governments. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- General
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Martinsburg mayor proclaims Catholic Schools Week at local school
MARTINSBURG, — Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles officially declared Catholic Schools Week during a March 7 assembly at Saint Joseph School, according to a community announcement. While the national celebration took place Jan. 26 to Feb. 1, Knowles emphasized that the lessons taught in Catholic schools extend beyond a single week. A product of Catholic education himself, Knowles shared a personal story about standing up for a friend who was wrongly accused, highlighting the importance of honesty and bravery. 'That day, I learned that being honest and brave can make a big difference in someone's life,' Knowles said. He told the crowd that Catholic Schools Week is a time for students and staff to come together as a family to discuss how their school helps everyone grow into kind, honest and brave individuals. Knowles said that Catholic schools teach students how to live out their faith, make good choices, help others and develop traits such as respect, responsibility and thoughtfulness. Their teachers are superheroes who guide with patience and care, he added, using stories from the Bible and their own lives to educate children about truthfulness, courage and standing up for what is right, even when it's hard. 'Always remember that each one of you has a bright light inside, ready to shine out and make the world a kinder, better place,' Knowles said. The proclamation was shared in front of staff, students in kindergarten through grade eight, and their families in the school's packed gymnasium. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. Eight Washington County Good Citizen award winners recognized by local DAR chapters This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: The mayor of Martinsburg officially declared Catholic Schools Week
