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I-81 Lane Closures Impacting Charles Town Commute

I-81 Lane Closures Impacting Charles Town Commute

Road Watch: I-81 Lane Closures and Local Detours September 8–12 The Winchester Gazette | Saturday, September 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Winchester Gazette reports on planned lane closures on I-81 and detours on Old Charles Town Road in Frederick County from September 8 to 12, due to ongoing bridge,

I-81 Lane Closures Affects Commuters Near Charles Town

I-81 Lane Closures Affects Commuters Near Charles Town

Road Watch: I-81 Lane Closures and Local Detours September 8–12 The Winchester Gazette | Saturday, September 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway From September 8 to 12, I-81 will experience lane closures due to ongoing bridge, paving, and widening projects, impacting traffic around Frederick County. Motorists near Charles Town may encounter

Charles Town Police Seek Public's Help in Shooting Case

Charles Town Police Seek Public's Help in Shooting Case

Charles Town Police Urge the Public’s Help to Locate Shooting Suspect The Winchester Gazette | Thursday, August 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Winchester Gazette reports that the Charles Town Police are actively searching for Curtis Edward Bailey, a suspect in a targeted shooting incident on West Liberty Street. This

Fatal Hit-and-Run near Martinsburg: Authorities Search for SUV

Fatal Hit-and-Run near Martinsburg: Authorities Search for SUV

Man Dies in Early Morning Hit-and-Run Near Martinsburg; Authorities Seek Dark SUV The Winchester Gazette | Friday, June 27, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a tragic incident that underscores the dangers on local roads, 41-year-old Johnathan Ballou lost his life in a hit-and-run on Shepherdstown Road, just outside Martinsburg. Authorities are

VDOT Seeks Community Input on Route 11 Roundabout Near Charles Town

VDOT Seeks Community Input on Route 11 Roundabout Near Charles Town

VDOT to Hold Public Hearing on Route 11 and Old Charles Town Road Roundabout in Frederick County The Winchester Gazette | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 22, VDOT will hold a public hearing at Jordan Springs Elementary to discuss the proposed roundabout at Route 11 and Old

Random Stabbing in Charles Town Leads to Arrest

Juvenile Injured in Random Stabbing; Charles Town Man Arrested The Winchester Gazette | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 By Staff A juvenile was injured in a random stabbing incident on East 1st Avenue in Charles Town, prompting the arrest of 27-year-old Jason Lang, who is now charged and held on a $25,

New Digital Art Classes Launch in Charles Town This January

Creative Art Classes Offered in Charles Town Starting January 10 The Winchester Gazette | Thursday, January 2, 2025 By Staff Starting January 10, Khead Studios in Charles Town will offer weekly IDEA: ART classes focused on digital art for both teens and adults, guided by experienced instructor Jamone McCall. This initiative