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Martinsburg's Care Haven Center Partners with VA Medical Center

Care Haven Center celebrates partnership with VA Medical Center The Journal | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Care Haven Center in Martinsburg celebrated its new partnership with the VA Medical Center, allowing local veterans access to long-term care for the first time since the center opened across the street

DUI Checkpoints Funded by New Grant for Berkeley County Roads

Berkeley Sheriff’s Office gets grant to fund checkpoints The Journal | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department has secured a grant from the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention to fund DUI checkpoints in the area, aimed at enhancing road safety. The grant will

Police Pursuit in Clarksburg Ends with Child in Vehicle

Police Pursuit in Clarksburg Ends with Child in Vehicle

Woman in custody after Harrison County pursuit; toddler found in vehicle WV News | Saturday, April 5, 2025 By Staff A woman has been taken into custody following a police chase in Harrison County, during which her vehicle, carrying a 3-year-old child, collided with another vehicle. The pursuit concluded near the

Family Campaigns for Road Safety Changes After Flagging Tragedy

Family of Fallen Flagger Hopes Laws Will Change to Protect Road Workers The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek The Panhandle News Network reports on the tragic death of Kathy Ruth, a flagger killed in a work zone near Rippon, raising safety concerns for road workers.

Riley Moore's Martinsburg Office to Support Eastern Panhandle Residents

Rep. Riley Moore opens office in Martinsburg The Journal | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 By Tom Markland Congressman Riley Moore has inaugurated his new office in Martinsburg, aiming to enhance community interaction and support for constituents across the Eastern Panhandle, including areas like Harpers Ferry and Charles Town. With a focus

Community Dialogues and Changes Ahead in Kearneysville

Making Changes In 2025 The Independent Observer | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Steve Pearson In a recent article published by The Independent Observer, Steve Pearson discusses the positive developments in local governance, noting how the new County Commission is focusing on key issues such as the Middleway Bottling Plant proposal,

Martinsburg Greenway Trail Project Receives $20.8 Million Grant

Martinsburg secures nearly $21 million in RAISE grant funding West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Autumn Shelton Martinsburg has successfully secured a significant $20.8 million RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund the Martinsburg Greenway Trail project. This initiative, backed by local