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- Man Struck, Killed in Hagerstown Wednesday afternoon April 24, 2025HAGERSTOWN, MD — A Hagerstown man is dead after being struck by a vehicle that had driven off the road. Hagerstown Police say the call came in at 2:40 Wednesday afternoon to the 900 block of Potomac Avenue. Investigators believe a 2017 Lexus SUV was traveling northbound, left the roadway and struck a pedestrian who…[email protected]
- Wednesday night Wreck on I-81 Claims Mississippi Woman’s Life April 24, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A Wednesday night crash on I-81 claimed the life of a Mississippi woman whose SUV ran into the rear of a tractor trailer. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office tells The Panhandle News Network they were dispatched to the crash around 8 p.m. at the 9 mile marker of northbound I-81. Initial evidence…[email protected]
- April Jefferson County Grand Jury Indictments Released April 22, 2025CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney, Matthew L. Harvey, reports that a total of 28 people were indicted by the Jefferson County Grand Jury on April 16 and 17, 2025. The following list contains the name, age, case number, and charges for each defendant: Barron, Trevon 32 25-F-61 Burglary; Assault (x2); Battery; Destruction…[email protected]
- Severe Winds Knock Down Trees, Shut Down Power, Tear Roofs off Buildings in The Eastern Panhandle Area Saturday April 21, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Power was knocked out for more than 100,000 homes in the Eastern Panhandle and north into Washington County, MD during a severe wind storm that blew threw the area Saturday night. A severe thunderstorm warning came through just after 9:30 p.m. Will Astle of West Virginia Eastern Panhandle Weather said the National…[email protected]
- Morgan County Dispatchers Honored for Coolfont Fire Response April 17, 2025BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — This week the Morgan County Commission honored three Emergency 911 Communications Dispatchers for their work during a busy shift that included the fire that broke out at the historic Coolfont Resort’s main building as well as ten additional calls. The dispatchers honored were ETC Tiffany Yost, ETC Kaylee Myers and Probationary ETC…[email protected]
- Berkeley County Commission Adopts Levy Rate for 2025-2026 April 16, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — On Tuesday, The Berkeley County Commission adopted a levy rate of 13.39 for the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year, leaving the rate unchanged from the current year. The levy rate for 2025-2026, which has remained unchanged, if not reduced, for eight consecutive years, is projected to generate $29,285,342 million in property taxes in…[email protected]
- Deserving Veteran Volunteer Given a Car in Martinsburg April 14, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — It was a dreary rainy day in Martinsburg, WV. Never the less, Patrick Hattman got out of bed ready to help out with a veteran’s sporting event. At least, that’s what he thought. Meanwhile, across town at the Maaco shop preparations were in full swing. General Manager Douglas Frazier originally had…[email protected]
- Final Senate Agenda – Day 60 April 14, 2025Saturday, April 12, 2025 – 60th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Saturday, April 12, 2025 — 11:30 AM Consideration of executive nominations _________ THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2347: Relating generally to the creation of mental hygiene regions by the Supreme Court…[email protected]
- Senate Agenda for Friday, April 11 – 59th Day of Regular Legislative Session April 11, 2025Friday, April 11, 2025 – 59th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SR 49: Recognizing May 8, 2025, as World Red Cross Day and Red Crescent Day THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2014: Certified Microgrid Program – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) –…[email protected]
- Mexican National Admits to Role in Drug Trafficking Operation April 10, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A Mexican national with connections in the Sinaloa Drug Cartel has admitted to having a role in a major drug trafficking organization that sold cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl in the Eastern Panhandle. The US Attorney’s office says Jose Alberto Camarena Rocha, age 31, of Mexico, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy…[email protected]