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]

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]

Jeff Williamson steps down as Logan head coach

Williamson resigned after one season leading his alma mater. The post Jeff Williamson steps down as Logan head coach appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Governor Justice endorses Moore Capito to succeed him

Capito is a former House Judiciary Committee chairman, son of the U.S. senator and grandson of three-term Gov. Arch Moore. The post Governor Justice endorses Moore Capito to succeed him appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

3 Guys Before The Game – Mark Kellogg Visits (Episode 547)

With a strong debut season behind him, Kellogg looks to the future. The post 3 Guys Before The Game – Mark Kellogg Visits (Episode 547) appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

WVU Medicine announces major capital investment plan

Health system plans $400 million investment. The post WVU Medicine announces major capital investment plan appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]