SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — As the administration changes in both the state house and the White House, Shepherd University President Dr. Mary Hendrix gave an update on the status of any federal funding changes.  “Like all of the institutions in the country, the first indication that we might be adversely affected came with a ruling on…

CHARLESTON, WV – Continuing warm weather is allowing West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) work crews to mill and fill potholes around the Mountain State.  In the Eastern Panhandle, here’s where they’ll be milling and filling today, Tuesday, April 1, 2025: Mountain Lake Road, Berkeley County. Gruber Road, and Cherry Meade Road, Jefferson County. WV 9, Morgan…

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – 49th Day of Session   The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS   SCR 23: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study WV Secondary School Activities Commission SR 43: Designating April 1, 2025, as Rural Health Day   THIRD READING   Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 67: Allowing…

HAGERSTOWN, MD — The Washington County Board of County Commissioners on Monday announced that the countywide burn ban will remain in effect. Officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and reevaluate the ban on Friday, April 4, 2025, to determine if it should be lifted or extended further. Continued dry conditions have kept fire risk elevated,…

HAGERSTOWN, MD — Construction begins today at Hagerstown Regional Airport set to improve the curb area. In announcing the commencement of the work, airport staff say the project will limit curb-side pick up and drop-off.  Passengers and visitors are encouraged to use the airport’s parking lot, which offers one hour of free parking, to meet…

Monday, March 31, 2025 – 48th Day of Session   The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS   SR 42: Designating March 31, 2025, as WV Nurses Day Com. Sub. for HCR 78: Urging the Commissioner of Highways to prioritize completion of I-73, the King Coal Highway   THIRD READING   Eng. Com. Sub.…

Saturday, March 29, 2025 – 46th Day of Session   The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. THIRD READING   Eng. SB 197: Limiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 506: Relating to enhanced pay for certain teachers Eng. SB 517: Requiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects…

Story by Panhandle News Network Reporter Luke Wiggs MARTINSBURG, W.Va — St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Martinsburg was the setting for Governor Patrick Morrisey and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s visit to the Eastern Panhandle. Governor Morrisey unveiled his “Four Pillars of a Healthy West Virginia” highlighting first “cleaning up the food” and HB 2354…

Friday, March 28, 2025 – 45th Day of Session   The Senate will convene at 12 p.m. THIRD READING   Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 225: Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 506: Relating to enhanced pay for certain teachers Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 576: Authorizing fixed odds…

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — After a severe drought that impacted crops last growing season, the US Drought Monitor indicates severe drought conditions are back in part of the Eastern Panhandle. In the latest report issued this week, the Drought Monitor reports Martinsburg and Charles Town areas have moved from Moderate, or D-1 Drought to Severe Drought, or…

Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 44th Day of Session   The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS   SR 41: Designating March 27, 2025, as Local Food and Farm Day   THIRD READING   Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 505: Ensuring Reliable and Affordable Electricity Act Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 529: Relating generally to…

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 – 43rd Day of Session   The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. THIRD READING   Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 10: Exempting certain meat processes from consumers sales and service tax (original similar to HB 2146) Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 35: Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is seeking the public’s input on a proposal for aerial treatment designed to limit gypsy moth infestation. The plan would treat approximately 17,328 acres of land in the greater Eastern Panhandle, including the counties of Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, and Morgan Counties which are…

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – 42nd Day of Session   The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS   SCR 21: Requesting study of sexual assault crime rates in WV   THIRD READING   Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 128: Preventing courts from ordering services at higher rate than Medicaid Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 595:…

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Following a tragic nesting season last year in which the new eagle dad at the NCTC nest in Shepherdstown ate his eaglets, this year looks promising, with three eggs and some big news from Thursday according to Fish and Wildlife Historian Dr. Mark Madison: “We have some breaking news,” he punned about…