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Drought Conditions Improve in Charles Town and Martinsburg

U.S. Drought Monitor Indicates Conditions Have Improved in the Eastern Panhandle The Panhandle News Network | Monday, May 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Recent reports from the U.S. Drought Monitor show significant improvement in drought conditions across the Eastern Panhandle, specifically in areas such as Martinsburg and Charles Town.

Community Memorial Day Events in Bolivar and Martinsburg

Memorial Day Events in the Region Honor Fallen Soldiers The Panhandle News Network | Monday, May 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports on various events honoring fallen soldiers in the Martinsburg and surrounding areas. On May 26, 2025, the Bolivar/Harpers Ferry Memorial Day Parade will kick

Kelvin Upson Joins the Board of Education in Charles Town

Kelvin Upson Appointed to Jefferson County Board of Education The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent announcement by The Panhandle News Network, the Jefferson County Board of Education appointed Kelvin Upson to replace Rikki Twyford, who resigned due to a work promotion and

Road Closures in Martinsburg and Hedgesville Due to Flooding

Several Roads in the Area Have Closures Due to Flooding The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following over two inches of rainfall in a single day, several roads have been closed in the Eastern Panhandle, including McCubbins Hollow Road and Douglas Grove Road, impacting travel

Summit Point Resident Admits Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

Jefferson County Man Admits to Role in Drug Trafficking Operation in Eastern Panhandle The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A Summit Point resident, Matthew David Viands, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a significant drug trafficking operation distributing fentanyl and other illegal substances across

Major Drug Trafficking Sentences Handed Down in Martinsburg

Six More Sentenced in Eastern Panhandle Fentanyl Drug Trafficking Operation The Panhandle News Network | Monday, May 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A recent sentencing in Martinsburg has implicated six individuals in a major drug trafficking operation affecting local communities like Ranson and Charles Town. Gary Brown, Jr., the main organizer

Motorcyclist Fatally Injured in Bolivar Accident on US 340

Motorcyclist Killed After Crossing Median and Colliding with Car on US 340 Wednesday The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, May 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Wednesday evening, a tragic motorcycle accident near Bolivar claimed the life of 24-year-old John Drake from Burkittsville, Maryland. According to Lt. R. S. Sell of