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- Honduran Man Sentenced for Online and Sexual Contact with Minor September 30, 2024MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A Honduran national was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison after being found guilty of ‘coercion and enticement’ of a ten year old girl from Jefferson County. The US Attorney’s office reports Daniel Eliazar Ramos Rosa, 24, of Honduras, has been sentenced to a total of 327 months in federal…[email protected]
- Update: Ways To Help Those Affected by Hurricane Helene September 30, 2024MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Hurricane Helene is being blamed for at least 90 deaths in the Southeast after it made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane. More than two-million people are still without power and around a quarter-million are without cell phone service. Many roads in Western North Carolina — and especially in the…[email protected]
- EPTA and Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle Planning Organization Reps Give Updates, Talk About Survey September 27, 2024MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Elaine Bartoldson of the Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority gave an update on the construction of the new multimodal transit hub coming to Martinsburg Matt Mullenax of the Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle Planning Organization says there’s currently a survey out to improve public transportation: He also spoke about the Get a Job Get a Ride…[email protected]
- Hagerstown Man Sentenced to 20 to 50 years on Sexual Assault Charges September 26, 2024MARTINSBURG, W. Va. — A Hagerstown man has been sentenced to decades in prison following convictions for two counts of felony sexual abuse and sexual assault as well as other charges. In a press release, Berkeley County Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Kinser said Dustin Albert Carey, 35, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was sentenced Thursday to…[email protected]
- West Virginia American Water Rep Talks Rate Hikes September 26, 2024KEARNEYSVILLE, W.Va. — West Virginia American Water officially took over Jefferson Utilities last year, and now has water customers in Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan Counties. Brooks Crislip is the Director of Development for West Virginia American Water. On Panhandle Live Thursday, he was asked why rates for customers in Jefferson County were raised by 44…[email protected]
- Berkeley County Board of Education Eyes Financial Report, Hears about New Pre-K Building Project; Laud Dopson and Sergent September 26, 2024MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — During its regular meeting Monday night, the Berkeley County Board of Education’s agenda included the approval of the FY24 Annual Financial Statements pending the annual audit. Treasurer Jim Butts presented the financial statement. A motion was put forward by board member Pat Murphy to accept the statement and the motion carried. …[email protected]
- State releases first fall foliage report of the season September 26, 2024CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Department of Tourism says it’s going to be a good weekend for the Leaf Peepers Festival in Tucker County with fall foliage at near peak conditions. Tourism put its first fall foliage report of the season Wednesday. “According to the West Virginia Division of Forestry, Tucker County’s highest elevations are…[email protected]
- Martinsburg Based Pain Clinic at heart of settlement with US DOJ September 26, 2024MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A Martinsburg clinic is at the heart of a settlement regarding charges false claims made to Medicare. According to the US Department of Justice, The Pain Center of Virginia, PLLC doing business as the Pain Center of West Virginia, a clinic located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, has agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve…[email protected]
- North Jefferson Elementary, New Elementary Schools, WVSSAC Athletic Director of the Year Part of Jefferson County BOE Conversations Monday September 24, 2024CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — At Monday night’s Jefferson County Board of Education meeting, the Board Received an update on the construction of Ranson and Shepherdstown Elementary Schools from Deputy Superintendent of Operations Ms. Joyce White. Among other items of discussion was the possible closing of North Jefferson Elementary School. Board Member Donna Joy asked a…[email protected]
- Emergency Preparedness Event Tuesday September 23, 2024MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — As part of National Preparedness Month, the Berkeley County Office of Emergency Management is hosting a Preparedness Event. It’s set for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Baker Heights Volunteer Fire Department, 36 Danbury Lane, Martinsburg, WV Members of the Berkeley County Office of Emergency Management will…[email protected]