BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The main building at Coolfont Resort will be a “complete loss,” according to Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Company Chief James Steiner. Steiner confirms to the Panhandle News Network that crews were out most of the night battling the fire at the historic Morgan County resort after the call came…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A private philanthropic organization is conducting research on the impact of direct cash payments to lower income mothers who are expecting, Secretary of the West Virginia Women’s Commission Jill Upson talked about the project: The Bridge Project operates on the idea that “The earliest days of a child’s life are a crucial period…
WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS For Tuesday, January 21, 2025 WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS Berkeley County Schools – *All Berkeley County Schools (PreK-12) will be closed tomorrow, January 21, 2025. Evening activities are canceled. This is the first of five remote learning days. Students have received instructions to get connected and stay on track. Click the link…
MARTINSBURG, W. Va. – A Berkeley County man convicted on multiple counts related to sexual assault from 2024 now faces 27 to 73 years in prison. Berkeley County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph R. Kinser says a Berkeley County jury found Cody Gene Eggleton, 24, of Martinsburg guilty Friday of Malicious Assault, Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Strangulation, Wanton…
For Monday, January 20, 2025 WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS Berkeley County Schools – Closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All BCS activities are canceled Jefferson County Schools – Schools and offices closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Morgan County Schools – Closed in observance of Dr. Martin…
MIDDLEWAY, W.Va. — An investment firm is hoping to bring a million square foot water packaging facility to Middleway in Jefferson County, an idea that has caused concern for residents of the historic town. Sidewinder, LLC is the single purpose LLC for the Middleway project. Sean Masterson is a managing partner in Sidewinder. He says…
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — There is a correction to the story of a Morgan County father who is facing charges related to severe injuries suffered by his child. An earlier story that ran on the Panhandle News Network did not accurately reflect the date of the original call to the residence. Upon speaking to Sheriff…
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Police in Charles Town say a car chase started with a red light violation and ended with two Maryland men facing charges. It happened January 9th just before 9 p.m. An officer attempted to pull a driver over after a red light violation on US Route 340 in the area of…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – In a ceremony over the weekend, Col. Marty Timko relinquished command of the 167th Airlift Wing to Col. Christopher Sigler during a change of command ceremony at Shepherd Field, The Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, Maj. Gen. William Crane, presided over the ceremony. Timko took command of the 167th…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Inaugural celebrations Monday at the state’s capital boasted a strong Eastern Panhandle flavor: Avalyn Marken of the Jefferson High School Chamber Choir sang God Bless America. The rest of the Chamber Choir joined her later on in the ceremony. Former Eastern Panhandle State Senator Charles Trump was sworn into his new role…