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Major Traffic Updates for Routes Impacting Travel from Charles Town

Major Traffic Updates for Routes Impacting Travel from Charles Town

Road Watch: Overnight Lane Closures and Bridge Work to Impact I-81 and Route 7 in Frederick County Next Week The Winchester Gazette | Saturday, October 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Winchester Gazette reports significant overnight lane closures and traffic disruptions on major routes such as I-81 and Route 7 in

Ranson Man Arrested for Gun Incident Outside Winchester Hotel

Ranson Man Arrested for Gun Incident Outside Winchester Hotel

Man Arrested After Pointing Gun at Deputies Outside Winchester Hotel The Winchester Gazette | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A man from Ranson was arrested in Winchester for pointing a gun at deputies outside a hotel. Following his arrest, authorities conducted a search of his hotel room, which revealed

Ranson Man Arrested for Pointing Gun at Deputies in Winchester

Ranson Man Arrested for Pointing Gun at Deputies in Winchester

Man Arrested After Pointing Gun at Deputies Outside Winchester Hotel The Winchester Gazette | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a tense incident in Winchester, a man from Ranson was arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at deputies. During a subsequent search of his hotel room, law enforcement uncovered

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