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Severe Drought Conditions Affect Martinsburg and Charles Town in Eastern Panhandle

Latest Report from US Drought Monitor Shows Drought Persists in the Eastern Panhandle The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, November 21, 2024 By Marsha Kavalek The Panhandle News Network reports that the U.S. Drought Monitor reveals worsening drought conditions in Martinsburg and Charles Town, now classified as 'Severe Drought&

Two Women Indicted for COVID-19 Relief Fund Fraud in West Virginia

Two Indicted for COVID Fraud in West Virginia Involving Ranson Resident The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 By Marsha Kavalek According to The Panhandle News Network, two women, Kimberly VanKline and Rhonda Brown-Moore, have been indicted for wire fraud and conspiracy, allegedly obtaining COVID-19 relief funds improperly. From

Experts Discuss Opioid Settlement Funds and Community Transparency

Community Conversation Covers Transparency and Ways Opioid Settlement Funds can Assist Communities The Panhandle News Network | Friday, November 15, 2024 By Marsha Kavalek The Panhandle News Network reports that the Stubblefield Institute held a Community Conversation in Martinsburg, W.Va., focusing on the West Virginia First Foundation's oversight

Jefferson County Board of Education Tables NJES Closure Amid New Insights

Jefferson County BOE Decides to Table the Closing of NJES; Talks about High School Playoffs Controversy at Meeting Tuesday The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, November 13, 2024 By Marsha Kavalek In a recent meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education, reported by The Panhandle News Network, the board decided

2024 Eastern Panhandle Election Results: Republicans Dominate Across Districts

2024 General Election Finally Buttoned up in Eastern Panhandle The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 By Marsha Kavalek The Panhandle News Network reports that after resolving issues in Berkeley County, unofficial results from the 2024 General Election show significant wins for Republican candidates across various races in West

Tragic House Fire in Jefferson County Claims One Life and Injures Two

One Killed, Two Injured in House Fire in Jefferson County The Panhandle News Network | Monday, November 4, 2024 By Marsha Kavalek On Monday morning, a house fire in Jefferson County, West Virginia resulted in one fatality and two individuals injured, as reported by The Panhandle News Network. The fire department

Jefferson County BOE Discusses Educational Challenges and Construction Updates

Jefferson County BOE Hears About Hurdles, Goals and Gets Elementary Schools Building Update The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Marsha Kavalek In a recent meeting reported by The Panhandle News Network, the Jefferson County Board of Education discussed various updates and challenges, including construction progress on Ranson