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- City of Martinsburg Releases Traffic Statement Ahead of Veterans Day Parade Saturday November 6, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The city of Martinsburg has released a traffic statement ahead of the Veterans Day Parade in Martinsburg. There will be no parking on the following streets, beginning at 11AM on Saturday, November 8 for the Veterans Day Parade. Street closures: Queen from Race to South Street 100 Block East King 100 and…[email protected]
- Those Building a Home In Martinsburg Must Prove Payment of Impact Fees to the County November 6, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Anyone planning to build a single family home in Martinsburg will now have to show proof they’ve paid an impact fee to the county first. The Berkeley County Commission implemented impact fees effective November 1st. The City of Martinsburg says effective immediately, building permit applicants must provide proof of payment of the…[email protected]
- Two-Acre Fire in Jefferson County Field Keeps Crews Busy on a Red Flag Warning Day in the Eastern Panhandle November 5, 2025KEARNEYSVILLE, W.Va. — Multiple crews responded to a fire Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson County after a tractor and hay baler caught on fire and set the field they were in on fire. It happened near Kearneysville off Rt. 51/Middleway Pike near South Childs Road. The call came out just after noon according to scanner page…[email protected]
- Musselman Applemen Marching Band Earns First Place at Atlantic Coach Championships November 5, 2025INWOOD, W.Va. — The Musselman High School Applemen Marching Band captured 1st place in the Group 4 Open division at the Atlantic Coast Championships in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Musselman High School Bands Director Michael Knepper talked about the November 1st championship. “It was a windy Saturday morning, but the kids pushed through with a dynamite performance…[email protected]
- Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Announces November DUI Checkpoints November 5, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has announced two sobriety checkpoints for the month of November. They are set for November 14th from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. Locations may include West Virginia Rout 45 East in the area between Jenny Wren Drive and Eagle School Road. The Alternate routes will be…[email protected]
- Update – Berkeley Springs Water Service Alert Issued for Wednesday in Biser Street Area November 5, 2025BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — For the second time this week, a Water Service Alert has been issued for the area around Biser Street/Martinsburg Road. In both instances, the Town of Bath says a contractor damaged the water line: …[email protected]
- Red Flag Warning: NWS Says No Outdoor Fires November 5, 2025BALTIMORE, MD — The National Weather Service in Baltimore has issued a red flag warning for areas east of the Allegheny Mountains to the Shenandoah Valley including the Eastern Panhandle. The warning from the National Weather Service says, “Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.” It’s in effect…[email protected]
- Town Officials Announced Another Biser Street Water Issue Tuesday in Town of Bath November 5, 2025BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — There was yet another water service disruption in the Town of Bath Tuesday. Town officials made the announcement that the repairs had been made around noon: “The damaged water service line has been fully repaired, and full service should now be restored to all affected customers. If you are still without…[email protected]
- Warm Springs Public Service Department: Sewer Line Work will Affect Lee Circle Today November 5, 2025BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Sewer line maintenance will create some traffic diversions in Berkeley Springs today. The Town of Bath announced this week that the Warm Springs Public Service Department (WSPSD) will be conducting sewer line maintenance Wednesday in the vicinity of 3 and 53 Lee Circle. They are asking motorists to use use caution…[email protected]
- New WVU President Makes Stops in the Eastern Panhandle November 5, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson continued his exploration of his new home with extensive visits to Berkeley and Jefferson Counties. “I’ve been through the eastern panhandle, but this is the first time I’ve been here and actually looked around a bit,” Benson said during a conversation with Luke Wiggs of…[email protected]