Berkeley County Commission Adopts Levy Rate for 2024-2025 That is Unchanged From Previous Year

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — On Tuesday, the Berkeley County Commission adopted a levy rate of 13.39 for the upcoming 2024-2025 fiscal year, leaving the rate unchanged from the current year. A press release from the Commission reports the levy rate for 2024-2025 is projected to generate $28,915,496 milli...[read more]

Five are sentenced for running drug operation throughout Eastern Panhandle

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Five people received their sentence this week for distributing fentanyl across the Eastern Panhandle.        Christopher Arthur Jones, 39, also known as “Smooth,” of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 300 months in prison and 15 years of supervised release for racket...[read more]

Secretary of State Warner releases online tool to help voters find their Sample Ballot for the May 14 Primary Election

CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Sample Ballots for West Virginia’s May 14 Primary Election are now available online for registered voters to review before they vote.  A press release from the WV Secretary of State’s Office link to an online search tool for voters to use to find the Sample Ballot assigned to...[read more]

Boonsboro Police Department Chief Kevin Morgan Has Passed Away: 42 Year Law Enforcement Veteran

BOONSBORO, MD — The Boonsboro Police Department is reflecting on the passing of Police Chief Kevin Morgan at the age of 63.  Morgan’s obituary reveals Morgan was in his 42nd year in law enforcement when he passed away April 13th. “Loss is difficult and no amount of time, age, nor circumstances le...[read more]

Illegal Drugs, Stolen Virginia Property, Recovered in Gerrardstown

GERRARDSTOWN, W.Va. — A stolen ATV out of Frederick County Virginia has been located in Gerrardstown, along with illegal drugs and a growing operation. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department tells the Panhandle News Network they got a request for assistance Sunday from their counterparts in Fre...[read more]

Another tragic abuse and neglect case that raises familiar questions

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department made a horrific discovery when they were called to a house in the Morrisvale community this week to investigate a reported death. They found the body of a 14-year-old girl on the bathroom floor. The criminal complaint described the girl’s physical appearance ...[read more]

Masters masterful as top-ranked St. Marys stays unbeaten with 5-0 win against Buffalo

Blue Devils' pitcher strikes out 14, limits Bison to four hits over complete game. The post Masters masterful as top-ranked St. Marys stays unbeaten with 5-0 win against Buffalo appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Kanawha County Schools Superintendent announces agreement with WVU on new Master’s program for teachers

The two-year program will mostly be online for 25 teachers trying to become a reading specialist. The post Kanawha County Schools Superintendent announces agreement with WVU on new Master’s program for teachers appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

West Virginia Army National Guard promotes newest general officer

Col. Arthur J. Garffer became a brigadier general during a ceremony Thursday in Charleston. The post West Virginia Army National Guard promotes newest general officer appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

House Health chair: Legislators missed chance to ask questions after death in state facility whirlpool

Delegate Amy Summers, chairwoman of the House Health Committee, says legislators would have benefited from hearing testimony about West Virginia health care facilities, in particular about the horrifying death of a resident at a long-term care facility. However, Summers said in an opinion piece d...[read more]