HAGERSTOWN, 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…

MARTINSBURG, 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…

CHARLES 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…

MARTINSBURG, 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…

BERKELEY 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…

MARTINSBURG, 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…

  MARTINSBURG, 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…

Saturday, 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…

Friday, 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) –…

MARTINSBURG, 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…

Thursday, April 10, 2025 – 58th Day of Session   The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. THIRD READING   Eng. HB 2120: Relating to forms and disclosures to the Ethics Commission (original similar to SB 479) Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for HB 2164: To allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security…

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – 57th Day of Session   The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS   SCR 24: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study issues regarding admission to residency programs SCR 25: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study incentives and policies to fund public libraries SR 47:…

Update: This version includes an update from the Sheriff’s Office on additional felony charges as well as clarification about which car crossed the median. INWOOD, W.Va. — A crash that killed a Williamsport woman and shut down I-81 in both directions for three hours Sunday night resulted in one driver’s death and DUI charges for…

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 56th Day of Session   The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS   SR 46: Designating April 8, 2025, as Child Care Day   THIRD READING   Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2008: Executive Branch Reorganization – (Com. amend. pending) – (With right to amend) Eng. HB 2009: Relating to…

Frederick County, VA  — A Frederick County, Virginia teenager has been charged with attempted murder after shooting his stepfather in what the Sheriff’s Office characterizes as a domestic incident. The 16-year-old called dispatch Sunday and said he had just shot his stepfather. Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and EMS personnel responded to the Shawneeland residence…