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Juneteenth Celebration in Martinsburg: A Community Tradition

Four Day Event in Berkeley County will Mark Juneteenth The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Panhandle News Network reports on a four-day celebration of Juneteenth, honoring the end of slavery in the U.S. Events kick off today at Papa’s

Local Leaders Unite to Combat Opioid Crisis in the Panhandle

West Virginia First Foundation Announces Regional Expert Panel Members for Region 2 The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports that the West Virginia First Foundation has formed its inaugural Regional Expert Panel for Region 2, which includes local leaders from various

Public Assistance Requested in Indecent Exposure Case at Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Seeks Tips To Locate Man in Indecent Exposure Case The Panhandle News Network | Monday, June 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Harpers Ferry National Historical Park rangers are seeking public assistance in locating a man involved in an indecent exposure incident that occurred on June 3rd

Harpers Ferry Municipal Elections Set for June 2025

Harpers Ferry Holding its Elections Tuesday The Panhandle News Network | Monday, June 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Harpers Ferry will participate in municipal elections on June 10, 2025, where residents can vote for Mayor, Recorder, and five Council members at Camp Hill-Wesley United Methodist Church. Candidates include Greg Vaughn and

Local Drug Traffickers Sentenced in Major Martinsburg Case

Eight Sentenced in Massive Eastern Panhandle Fentanyl Drug Trafficking Operation The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Eight individuals have received prison sentences for their involvement in a significant drug trafficking operation linked to a network distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine across Berkeley and Jefferson Counties.

Permanent Land Conservation Near Harpers Ferry: 173 Acres Preserved

173 acres preserved in Sharpsburg by the Rural Legacy Program The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, June 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports that a 173.54-acre farm on Shepherdstown Pike in Sharpsburg, Maryland, will be permanently preserved through the Rural Legacy Program. This initiative not only

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.