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Impact of Federal Shutdown on Shepherdstown and Martinsburg

West Virginia eastern panhandle sees impact of federal government shutdown DC News Now | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The federal government shutdown is profoundly affecting the eastern panhandle, particularly in towns like Shepherdstown and Martinsburg, where federal workers face furloughs, including an anonymous employee from the Coast Guard

Access to National Parks and Support for Federal Employees

Are Maryland national parks open during federal government shutdown? Herald-Mail Media | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As Maryland navigates the federal government shutdown, residents of local towns like Harpers Ferry and Charles Town can still access Assateague and Chincoteague national parks, which remain open during the crisis. While

Charles Town's Old Opera House Stages 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Charles Town's Old Opera House Stages 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Little Shop of Horrors comes to the Old Opera House The Journal | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a thrilling blend of comedy and horror, the Old Opera House in Charles Town will stage 'Little Shop of Horrors' this October. Directed by Gabrielle Tokach, a longstanding

Community Meetings Address PFAS Concerns in Martinsburg Area

PFAS listening tour continues in the Eastern Panhandle WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is conducting a listening tour in the Eastern Panhandle, focusing on PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' found in drinking water in areas such as

Lane Closures Scheduled for US 340 and I-81 Work Tonight

Overnight Road Work for Wednesday in The Eastern Panhandle The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports that overnight road work will impact travel in the Eastern Panhandle, specifically affecting routes through Jefferson County. Starting at 7 p.m. on October 1,

Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs Host PFAS Community Meetings

PFAS Informational Meetings Continue this week in Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports on ongoing community meetings in the Eastern Panhandle, including Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs, aimed at addressing PFAS contamination in local drinking water. Organized by

Martinsburg Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse Allegations in Ranson

Martinsburg Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse Allegations in Ranson

Martinsburg man arrested for alleged sexual abuse of child in Ranson The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Staff A 31-year-old Martinsburg resident, Sloan Louckas Whetzel, was arrested on felony sexual abuse charges after a 14-year-old girl accused him of multiple incidents of sexual misconduct between 2019 and