MARTINSBURG, W. Va. – They still call it the “new” building, but on Friday, staff of the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center marked the 40th anniversary of Building 500, the main medical center building. Staff who were part of the move shared memories, including now retired nurse Tammy Michael, whose mother also worked at the…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — In-person early voting in West Virginia gets underway on Wednesday, leading up to Election Day on Nov. 5. “There’s no reason not to go vote. Go vote starting tomorrow. Vote in person on Election Day. Vote absentee,” Secretary of State Mac Warner said on MetroNews’ “Talkline.” “So we have multiple ways to…
HAGERSTOWN, MD — A man reportedly fleeing from police in Hagerstown left a firearm behind. The Hagerstown Police Department reports an officer was doing foot patrol around 11 a.m. Wednesday when he approached a group of people at the rear of 58 East Antietam Street. “The officer attempted to approach one of the individuals and…
HAGERSTOWN, MD — Regional travelers using the airport in Hagerstown will find it a bit more expensive. The Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) announced this week a new parking fee will be implemented in early 2025. An announcement from HGR says the fee is “aimed at supporting the airport’s continued growth and enhanced services.” Construction on the expanded…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Board of Education met on Monday. The board heard from Director of Attendance Hal VanMetre with an instructional update regarding truancy: VanMetre explained the challenges of the system. It’s a complicated issue that often involves the Judicial System of the County. The Board took no action at this time.…
HAGERSTOWN, MD — Police in Hagerstown have identified the man arrested in a shooting incident Tuesday on Franklin Street. “On 10/22/24 at about 11:15am Officers of the Hagerstown Police Department responded to the 7 Star Mini Mart located at 200 W. Franklin St for a report of shots fired. On arrival, officers made contact with…
HAGERSTOWN, MD — A suspect is in custody following a Tuesday morning shots-fired incident in Hagerstown. Hagerstown Police responded the 200 block of Franklin Street shortly after 11 a.m. where two women told officers that they were hit by a car in the parking lot. Police say a man that was with the women allegedly…
FRONT ROYAL, VA — A Hedgesville woman has been charged with reckless driving after a crash in Warren County Virginia that claimed the life of a tractor trailer driver. Virginia State Police tell The Panhandle News Network the crash occurred Monday October 21st just before 1 p.m. on Interstate 66 at the 6-mile marker. A…
RANSON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Highways has a new traffic pattern in Ranson beginning later this week. According to a press release from the WVDOH, the new traffic pattern is planned for North Mildred Street, WV 115, at the intersection with Old Leetown Pike and 16th Avenue, in Ranson, Jefferson County, beginning…
MARTINSBURG, W. Va. – The Office of the Berkeley County Prosecuting Attorney has announced the results of the October Grand Jury term. “On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, the October 2024 term of Grand Jury was convened at the Berkeley County Judicial Center. Grand Jury deliberations lasted through Thursday, October 17, 2024. The Berkeley County Prosecutor’s…