MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — There is an update on a shooting that claimed the life of a Hedgesville man. Berkeley County Sheriff Rob Blair tells The Panhandle News Network deputies were called around 2:18 Tuesday afternoon (October 29) to Tub Run Hollow Road in Hedgesville for the report of a shooting. BCSD has identified the man who…
BALTIMORE, MD – The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a police-involved in-custody death that occurred in Hagerstown, Washington County Saturday night. A press release from the Hagerstown Police Department read in part, “Preliminarily, on Saturday October 26, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers from the Hagerstown…
FREDERICK COUNTY, VA — A crash in Frederick County, Virginia claimed three lives Sunday afternoon. Virginia State Police say it happened just before 2 p.m. near the intersection of Wardensville Pike and Bushy Ridge Drive. Investigators say a 2007 GMC Sierra driven by 60-year-old Donald R. Mallow of Fredericksburg, Va. was traveling west on Wardensville…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — It is a threat that is always evolving. Cybersecurity and its effects on individuals and especially children, has become a priority of a group of partners in Berkeley County who are hoping to get the word out about what to watch for and how to avoid becoming a victim. Shawn Wolford is…
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…