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Local Schools and Universities Honor Dr. King on January 20

Closings and Delays for Monday, January 20, 2025 The Panhandle News Network | Monday, January 20, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek On January 20, 2025, schools across the region are closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, affecting numerous districts including Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties. Specifically, Jefferson County

Middleway Residents Concerned Over Proposed Water Plant

Million Square Foot Water Packaging Facility Planned for Middleway Draws Concerns The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, January 16, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek An investment firm plans to establish a million-square-foot water packaging facility in Middleway, raising concerns among local residents about water extraction and environmental impacts. Sean Masterson of Sidewinder,

Charles Town Police Chase Leads to Arrests of Two Maryland Men

Vehicle Pursuit in Charles Town results in two arrests The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek On January 9, a car chase in Charles Town initiated from a red light violation on US Route 340, leading to the arrests of two men from Maryland. After fleeing

Morrisey Sworn In as Governor Amid Celebrations Featuring Local Choir

Inauguration: Morrisey Speech, Justice Trump Swearing In, JHS Chamber Choir Featured The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, January 14, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek Patrick Morrisey was inaugurated as West Virginia's 37th governor during a ceremony in Charleston, which featured performances by the Jefferson High School Chamber Choir from Charles

Winter Weather Causes School Closures and Delays Across the Region

Closings and Delays For Friday, January 10 The Panhandle News Network | Friday, January 10, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek On January 10, 2025, schools and community organizations in the region are responding to severe weather conditions. Jefferson County Schools are closed due to hazardous road conditions caused by drifting snow and

Weather-Related School Closures in Berkeley and Jefferson

Closings and Delays for Thursday, January 09 The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek On January 9, 2025, West Virginia schools including Berkeley, Jefferson, and Hampshire counties closed due to severe weather conditions, impacting local students and staff. Evening activities were canceled, and while the West

School Closures and Delays Impacting Martinsburg and Ranson on January 8

Closings and Delays for Wednesday January 8 The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek On January 8, significant school closures and delays were reported across the region, affecting local institutions like Berkeley and Jefferson County Schools, both of which are closed for the day due to