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Martinsburg Announces Traffic Changes for Veterans Day Parade

City of Martinsburg Releases Traffic Statement Ahead of Veterans Day Parade Saturday The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, November 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports that Martinsburg has announced traffic restrictions ahead of the Veterans Day Parade scheduled for Saturday. Starting at 11 AM on November 8,

Kearneysville Responds to Tractor Fire Amid Red Flag Warning

Two-Acre Fire in Jefferson County Field Keeps Crews Busy on a Red Flag Warning Day in the Eastern Panhandle The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On a Red Flag warning day, responders tackled a two-acre fire near Kearneysville after a tractor and hay baler caught

WVU President Michael T. Benson Explores Eastern Panhandle's Opportunities

New WVU President Makes Stops in the Eastern Panhandle The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson recently visited the Eastern Panhandle, including significant stops in Martinsburg and Jefferson County. During his tour, he expressed enthusiasm for local landmarks, including

20th Season of Christmas Cash For Kids Begins in Martinsburg

Christmas Cash For Kids Kicks off 20th Season Providing Gifts to Children in Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan Counties The Panhandle News Network | Monday, November 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Christmas Cash For Kids launched its 20th season in Martinsburg, benefiting families across the Eastern Panhandle, including those in Ranson and Charles

Senator Capito Urges Government Reopening to Benefit Local Residents

Day 29: Shutdown is “taking a toll” The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent discussion with Panhandle Live, Senator Shelley Moore Capito emphasized the urgent need to end the government shutdown, now in its 29th day, highlighting its detrimental effects on residents, including

Shepherdstown Prepares for Safe Trick-or-Treating Event

Shepherdstown Announces Street Closures for Trick or Treating The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherdstown officials have announced road closures for Trick-or-Treating this Friday, Oct. 31, from 6–8pm to ensure safety for participants in the community’s Halloween festivities. Key streets affected, including German

Charles Town Woman Sentenced for Business Document Forgery

Jefferson County Woman Could Spend a Decade Behind Bars for Forging Public Document in an Attempt to Set up a Business The Panhandle News Network | Friday, October 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A 53-year-old woman from Charles Town has been sentenced to up to ten years in prison after pleading