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- 46th Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival Set for This Week October 16, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — It’s an Eastern Panhandle staple, drawing longtime residents and newcomers to a bevy of fall-themed activities honoring the agricultural heritage of the region as well as the harvest. This year is the 46th Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival. MSAHF Board President Susan Snowden has seen most of them. “My aunt was a…[email protected]
- Bailey Captured in Baltimore following August Shooting in Charles Town October 16, 2025CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A fugitive wanted in connection to a targeted shooting in Charles Town from back in August has been arrested. The Charles Town Police Department reports that during the early morning hours October 15th, Curtis Edward Bailey was apprehended in Baltimore, Maryland. The morning of August 20th, CPD was called to a…[email protected]
- Open-Heart Surgery Program Planned for Berkeley Medical Center October 16, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — An open-heart surgery program is in development at Berkeley Medical Center. A press release from WVU Medicine says it’s part of a partnership with the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute. Preparations are underway, including staff training, equipment installation, and mock surgeries. The first open heart procedure could happen by the end of next…[email protected]
- Charles Town Police: Someone is Impersonating Officer In Phone Scam October 16, 2025CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The Charles Town Police Department says someone is attempting to scam residents by impersonating law enforcement. CPD said this week they’ve been told that area residents are receiving calls from a male portraying himself as “Detective Scott” or “Sergeant Scott” with the Charles Town Police Department, who “has legal matters to…[email protected]
- Water Service Outage In Town of Bath Announced for Thursday October 16, 2025BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — There is another water service disruption in the Town of Bath, this time expected to last until 3 Thursday (this) afternoon. An announcement from the town says a contractor is currently working on Biser Street, and as a result, water service will be temporarily off until 3:00 PM today. The outage…[email protected]
- Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority Hosting Tire Collection Event October 15, 2025INWOOD, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority, in cooperation with the WV-DEP is pleased to announce the fall 2025 tire collection event. This event is ONLY OPEN to WV residents. Non-residents, waste haulers, and businesses will be turned away. Tires DO NOT need to be removed from rims. All tires are subject to…[email protected]
- Morgan County ranked #1 for new business growth in West Virginia for the month of September October 15, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Morgan County came out at the top of the rankings statewide for new business growth in West Virginia for the month of September. The Morgan County WV Economic Development Authority announced Wednesday that according to data from the West Virginia Secretary of State’s business statistics database, Morgan County had the highest new…[email protected]
- City of Martinsburg Issues Traffic Statement Ahead of 46th Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival October 14, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — With the 46th Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival coming back to the Eastern Panhandle this week, the city of Martinsburg has issued a traffic advisory for the annual Apple Harvest Parade and 5K Saturday, October 18th. The city of Martinsburg wants motorists to note the following: There will be no parking on…[email protected]
- West Virginia Department of Agriculture Releases Drought Relief Information October 14, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is urging livestock producers to take proactive steps as drought conditions continue to impact much of the state. To prevent long-term damage to pastureland, WVDA recommends confining cattle if feeding hay and reducing grazing pressure until rainfall improves conditions. Overgrazing during drought can weaken forage…[email protected]
- Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority Releases September Stats October 13, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Things were really ‘picking up’ for the folks at the Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority in September. The authority posted its September stats: Roadside cleanup for the month netted 278 bags, 34 tires, 181 bulky items and covered 30.5 miles. “A huge thank you to our Berkeley County Roadside Cleanup Crew for…[email protected]