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]

Patriots rack up 12 hits in 8-3 win over Petersburg

Washington went 2-for-2 Friday by scoring 18 runs in the RCB Tournament. The post Patriots rack up 12 hits in 8-3 win over Petersburg appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Washington pulls away late to defeat Wheeling Park, 10-3

Washington scored nine runs in the final three innings to collect their 13th win. The post Washington pulls away late to defeat Wheeling Park, 10-3 appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Photo gallery: Jefferson defeats Williamstown, 5-1

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Photo gallery from Jefferson’s 5-1 win over Williamstown in the Mon County Classic. (Photo gallery by Teran Malone) The post Photo gallery: Jefferson defeats Williamstown, 5-1 appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Photo gallery: University defeats Jefferson, 2-1

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Photo gallery from University’s 2-1 win over Jefferson in the Mon County Classic. (Photo gallery by Teran Malone) The post Photo gallery: University defeats Jefferson, 2-1 appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Photo gallery: Morgantown defeats Spring Mills, 6-0

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Photo gallery from Morgantown’s 6-0 win over Spring Mills in the Mon County Classic. (Photo gallery by Teran Malone) The post Photo gallery: Morgantown defeats Spring Mills, 6-0 appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]