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- New Accessible Playground Gets Matching Funds From LEDA Grants and W Randy Smith Family Fund November 14, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — State Senators Patricia Rucker and Jason Barrett presented $50,000 in Local Economic Development Assistance grant funding to Joe Burton, executive director of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation Board for the Accessible Playground Project at War Memorial Park. This funding, combined with a $25,000 contribution from the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation…[email protected]
- Two Winchester Shooting Suspects Arrested in Falling Waters November 13, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Two men wanted for a shooting in Winchester were arrested this week in Falling Waters. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office tells The Panhandle News Network that Hausaun Salem Amen Richardson, 20 years old and Malakie Antwon Scott, 18 years old both from Hagerstown, were wanted out of Winchester, Virginia, for Aggravated Assault…[email protected]
- Kinser: Martinsburg Man Could Face 778 years in Prison on Sex Abuse Charges Dating Back to 2009 November 13, 2025MARTINSURG, W.Va. — A Martinsburg man faces up to 778 years in prison on multiple incest, sexual assault and explicit images charges after being convicted on 53 separate offenses. On Wednesday, November 12th, following a seven day trial, a Berkeley County jury found Brandon Russell Warren, 33, of Martinsburg, guilty of 53 offenses, including eight…[email protected]
- WVDOT To Hold Public Meeting Thursday to Discuss Rt. 9 Roundabout Options November 13, 2025HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — As part of the 15-point improvement project for Route 9 from Martinsburg through Hedgesville, the West Virginia Department of Transportation is conducting a public hearing Thursday (November 13th) to discuss the proposed WV 9 Ridge Road Roundabout project alternatives. Representatives from the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) and Federal Highway Administration…[email protected]
- One person dead following house fire in Hagerstown November 12, 2025HAGERSTOWN, MD — A person has been found dead following a house fire in Hagerstown. Firefighters from Longmeadow Vol. Fire Co., Hagerstown Fire Department, and several other nearby departments responded to a reported residential fire in the 300 block of Chimneystone Court around 11:30 Tuesday night. Firefighters later located a victim inside the home. A…[email protected]
- PEIA Public Meeting Highlights Eastern Panhandle Employee Concerns November 11, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Around 40 people were on hand Monday night as the PEIA Finance Board brought its public hearing to Martinsburg. A show of hands revealed a handful of state workers, one local government official and three retirees. The rest were made up of mostly public schools employees. Among those speaking. Jacqueline Sanchez, who…[email protected]
- Preservation Effort Underway to Restore Historic B&O Railroad Station in Paw Paw, West Virginia November 7, 2025Paw Paw, W.Va. — A major preservation effort is now underway to secure and restore the former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station in Paw Paw, West Virginia. Following a series of discussions between local officials and the leadership of the Allegany Preservation Society Limited (APSL), the organization has begun formal steps to request the property’s…[email protected]
- City of Martinsburg Releases Traffic Statement Ahead of Veterans Day Parade Saturday November 6, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The city of Martinsburg has released a traffic statement ahead of the Veterans Day Parade in Martinsburg. There will be no parking on the following streets, beginning at 11AM on Saturday, November 8 for the Veterans Day Parade. Street closures: Queen from Race to South Street 100 Block East King 100 and…[email protected]
- Those Building a Home In Martinsburg Must Prove Payment of Impact Fees to the County November 6, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Anyone planning to build a single family home in Martinsburg will now have to show proof they’ve paid an impact fee to the county first. The Berkeley County Commission implemented impact fees effective November 1st. The City of Martinsburg says effective immediately, building permit applicants must provide proof of payment of the…[email protected]
- Two-Acre Fire in Jefferson County Field Keeps Crews Busy on a Red Flag Warning Day in the Eastern Panhandle November 5, 2025KEARNEYSVILLE, W.Va. — Multiple crews responded to a fire Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson County after a tractor and hay baler caught on fire and set the field they were in on fire. It happened near Kearneysville off Rt. 51/Middleway Pike near South Childs Road. The call came out just after noon according to scanner page…[email protected]