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Kearneysville Teen Sentenced for Shooting at Sheriff’s Deputy

Jefferson County Man Could Face Up to 89 Years in Prison After Shooting at Sheriff’s Deputy and Other Charges The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A 19-year-old from Kearneysville was sentenced to up to 89 years in prison following a jury's verdict

Shepherd University Gains Momentum with State Funding for Campus Development

Shepherd University President Gives Update on Major Projects, Federal Funding Picture The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent update from Shepherd University President Dr. Mary Hendrix, she discussed the potential impacts of federal funding changes and highlighted a significant $30 million investment from

Pothole Repairs Scheduled for Charles Town and Surroundings

Patching in The Panhandle Today April 01 The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As warm weather prevails, the West Virginia Division of Highways is mobilizing crews to address potholes across the Mountain State, with significant work planned for local routes such as Mountain Lake Road,

Severe Drought Strikes Martinsburg and Charles Town Again

U.S. Drought Monitor: Severe Drought Conditions Are Back in Martinsburg, Charles Town The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, March 27, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports that severe drought conditions have returned to Martinsburg and Charles Town, impacting local agriculture. Both areas have experienced drought for 22

Shepherdstown Celebrates Successful Hatching of Eaglets

All Three Eggs Have Hatched in Nest at NCTC in Shepherdstown The Panhandle News Network | Monday, March 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, the recent hatching of three eaglets at the NCTC has ignited excitement among local eagle enthusiasts. Following last year's unfortunate nesting outcomes, this year&

Eaglets Hatch in Shepherdstown: Excitement at NCTC Nest

All Three Eggs Have Hatched in Nest at NCTC in Shepherdstown The Panhandle News Network | Monday, March 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, this year's eaglet trio has brought joy to local eagle enthusiasts, following last year’s tragic collapse when the new father, Scout, lost his

Roads and Bridges: Upcoming Maintenance in Charles Town Area

Spring Brings Road Repairs, Tree Canopy Cutting to Area Roads The Panhandle News Network | Monday, March 17, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek The Panhandle News Network reports that road crews in the region are set to embark on significant maintenance work now that asphalt plants have resumed operations. In particular, residents