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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

Fatal MARC Train Accident Near Harpers Ferry Claims Two Lives

Two Pedestrians Struck And Killed By MARC Train In Washington County Maryland The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Two pedestrians tragically lost their lives after being struck by a MARC train near Harpers Ferry, as reported by The Panhandle News Network. The victims were on

Tragic Storm Incident Claims Life of Charles Town Golfer

Victims Identified from Saturday Storm in Jefferson County The Panhandle News Network | Monday, May 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a tragic incident during Saturday's storms, Tyler Sigler, 28, of Charles Town, was killed when a tree fell on his golf cart at Locust Hill Golf Course. Alongside

Tragic Storm Incident at Charles Town Golf Course

One Killed, Another Seriously Injured After Tree Fell on Golf Cart During Storm The Panhandle News Network | Monday, May 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A severe thunderstorm swept through Charles Town, resulting in a tragic incident at Locust Hill Golf Course where a falling tree struck a golf cart. This