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- U.S. Drought Monitor Indicates Conditions Have Improved in the Eastern Panhandle May 26, 2025PAW PAW, W.Va. — With two inches of rain falling during one twenty-four hour period and a few other rainy days this spring, the drought picture, which had been severe for most of the Eastern Panhandle, seems to be improving. The US Drought Monitor released its latest report late last week. It indicates that areas…[email protected]
- Memorial Day Events in the Region Honor Fallen Soldiers May 26, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — It’s a solemn remembrance of those who gave the ultimate measure for their country, and a chance to enjoy some of those freedoms. Capping off a weekend of events in the area, here is a rundown of some of the Memorial Day events happening Monday, May 26th. The Bolivar/Harpers Ferry Memorial Day…[email protected]
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- Hagerstown Police Department Warns of Potential Scam May 21, 2025HAGERSTOWN, MD — The Hagerstown Police Department is warning residents of a potential scam involving someone going door to door asking for personal information in exchange for the promise of helping lower a utility bill. Police in Hagerstown say they’ve received a report from a resident near City Park that a man was going door…[email protected]
- Martinsburg Man Faces More Than a Hundred Years in Prison After Conviction; MPD Officer Lauded for Saving Victim’s Life May 20, 2025MARTINSBURG, W. Va. – A Martinsburg man could face more than a hundred years in prison after being found guilty of attempted first degree murder and other charges stemming from a shooting on Race Street on Valentine’s Day of last year. Berkeley County Prosecutor Joseph Kinser tells The Panhandle News Network a Berkeley County Jury…[email protected]
- Kelvin Upson Appointed to Jefferson County Board of Education May 20, 2025CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A new board member has been appointed in Jefferson County. Tuesday morning, The Jefferson County Board of Education announced the appointment of Kelvin Upson to fill the vacancy left by Rikki Twyford following her resignation due to a work promotion and relocation. A press release regarding the appointment lauds Upson’s background…[email protected]
- Martinsburg man arrested on arson charges for a transformer fire May 20, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. -– A Berkeley County man has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to a Potomac Energy transformer earlier this month. The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office reports Travis Thomas Gue, 45-years-old of Martinsburg, was arrested May 18th, on third-degree arson charges for the fire that happened at a ground-mounted transformer located in…[email protected]
- Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan 2040 Update Scheduled for June 3, 2025 May 19, 2025WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has announced a public hearing for the draft Comprehensive Plan 2040 Update. It’s set for Tuesday June 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center, located at 18350 Public Safety Place in Hagerstown. Planning & Zoning staff will be…[email protected]
- Washington County Division Of Emergency Services Details Busy Weather Week May 19, 2025HAGERSTOWN, MD — The Washington County Division says it was a busy weather week. Over a three day period, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services and volunteer fire companies responded to a surge of water-related emergencies across the region. In a social media post that follows, the division detailed efforts from Allegany County to…[email protected]
- Water Rates Going up for Berkeley County Water Customers June 1st by 23.5 Percent May 16, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Citing the amount of debt the district has had to incur for capital projects, Jim Ouellet, Executive Director of the Berkeley County Water District said water service customers will see a significant increase in their monthly bills, beginning next month. The 23.5 percent across the board increase is part of a five-year…[email protected]