City of Martinsburg Issues Traffic Statement Ahead of 46th Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival

Local NewsBy [email protected]October 14, 2025

MARTINSBURG, 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…

West Virginia Department of Agriculture Releases Drought Relief Information

Local NewsBy [email protected]October 14, 2025

CHARLESTON, 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…