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…
GREAT CACAPON, W.Va. — There is an update on a trailer fire out of Morgan County Friday morning. The call came out from a neighbor who said a trailer was on fire on Pop’s Lane in Great Cacapon. Scanner traffic indicated the trailer was fully involved. The fire was reported in the 5 o’clock hour Friday…
For Friday, January 10, 2025 WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS Berkeley County Schools – All Berkeley County Schools (PreK-12) will operate on a 2-Hour Delay on Friday, January 10, 2025. Jefferson County Schools – Jefferson County Schools (PreK – 12) and Offices will be CLOSED on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to road conditions. Many roads in…
For Thursday, January 9, 2025 **** = Indicates NO REPORT / Community Delays and Closings at bottom of page WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS Berkeley County Schools – Closed. All schools (PreK-12) and offices closed. Evening activities are canceled. Jefferson County Schools- Closed. All schools (PreK – 12) and Offices are closed due to road conditions. All evening…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A man was reportedly stabbed to death during a domestic incident in Martinsburg Monday. Martinsburg Police Deputy Chief of Police Matthew Zollinger tells The Panhandle News Network officers responded to a reported stabbing Monday evening just after 6 p.m. in the area of Tuskegee Drive in Martinsburg. Upon arrival, they found a…
For Wednesday, January 8, 2025 **** = Indicates NO REPORT / Community Delays and Closings at bottom of page WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS Berkeley County Schools – Closed. January 8, All schools (PreK-12) and offices closed. Evening activities are canceled. Jefferson County Schools- Closed. All schools (PreK – 12) and Offices are closed due to road conditions.…