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- Mexican National Living Illegally in Hagerstown Indicted in Federal Court June 4, 2025HARRISBURG, PA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jose Miguel Molina-Echavarria, age 40, a citizen of Mexico residing in Hagerstown, Maryland, was indicted on May 28, 2025, by a federal grand jury on the charge of illegally reentering the United States after having previously been removed. According…[email protected]
- 173 acres preserved in Sharpsburg by the Rural Legacy Program June 4, 2025HAGERSTOWN, MD — 173 acres will be preserved permanently in Washington County. The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning announced this week the permanent preservation of a 173.54-acre farm located on Shepherdstown Pike in Sharpsburg. The easement, brings the county’s protected land number to more than 42,000 acres. The easement was finalized May 27th. …[email protected]
- Motorcycle Crash Sunday in Jefferson County Claims Life June 3, 2025KEARNEYSVILLE, W.Va. — A motorcycle crash in Jefferson County Sunday claimed a life. Lt. Robert Sell with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department tells The Panhandle News Network that Law Enforcement and Fire/EMS were dispatched to Route 115 and the intersection of Old Creamery Place in Kearneysville just after 6 in the evening for a single…[email protected]
- Early Saturday morning Crash Claims Life in Bunker Hill June 2, 2025BUNKER HILL, W.Va. — An early morning crash Saturday claimed a life in Bunker Hill. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department tells The Panhandle News Network a car crashed into a home off Winchester Avenue near Giles Mill Road around 2 a.m. On scene they found a 2019 Toyota Camry had run off the roadway and…[email protected]
- Long-time Martinsburg Mayor George Karos Has Passed Away June 2, 2025Edited to reflect his age as 93 MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Long-time Martinsburg Mayor George Karos is being remembered following his passing Sunday at the age of 93. Karos was born September 10th 1931. He served 24 years as an at-large councilperson, from 1976 to 2000 and 20 years, from 2000 to 2020 as the Mayor…[email protected]
- U.S. Drought Monitor Indicates Conditions Have Improved in the Eastern Panhandle May 26, 2025PAW PAW, W.Va. — With two inches of rain falling during one twenty-four hour period and a few other rainy days this spring, the drought picture, which had been severe for most of the Eastern Panhandle, seems to be improving. The US Drought Monitor released its latest report late last week. It indicates that areas…[email protected]
- Memorial Day Events in the Region Honor Fallen Soldiers May 26, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — It’s a solemn remembrance of those who gave the ultimate measure for their country, and a chance to enjoy some of those freedoms. Capping off a weekend of events in the area, here is a rundown of some of the Memorial Day events happening Monday, May 26th. The Bolivar/Harpers Ferry Memorial Day…[email protected]
- Hagerstown Police Department Warns of Potential Scam May 21, 2025HAGERSTOWN, MD — The Hagerstown Police Department is warning residents of a potential scam involving someone going door to door asking for personal information in exchange for the promise of helping lower a utility bill. Police in Hagerstown say they’ve received a report from a resident near City Park that a man was going door…[email protected]
- Martinsburg Man Faces More Than a Hundred Years in Prison After Conviction; MPD Officer Lauded for Saving Victim’s Life May 20, 2025MARTINSBURG, W. Va. – A Martinsburg man could face more than a hundred years in prison after being found guilty of attempted first degree murder and other charges stemming from a shooting on Race Street on Valentine’s Day of last year. Berkeley County Prosecutor Joseph Kinser tells The Panhandle News Network a Berkeley County Jury…[email protected]
- Kelvin Upson Appointed to Jefferson County Board of Education May 20, 2025CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A new board member has been appointed in Jefferson County. Tuesday morning, The Jefferson County Board of Education announced the appointment of Kelvin Upson to fill the vacancy left by Rikki Twyford following her resignation due to a work promotion and relocation. A press release regarding the appointment lauds Upson’s background…[email protected]