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MSP Aviation Rescues Three People in 3 Separate Hoist Missions in Maryland and West Virginia
PIKESVILLE, MD – The Maryland State Police (MSP) is reporting that MSP Aviation Command recently helped rescue a swimmer, hiker and ATV operator in three separate weekend hoist missions in Maryland and West Virginia. On Saturday afternoon August 10, 2024, Trooper 5, a helicopter crew based in Cumberland, responded...
West Virginia 2025 Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has announced that the 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available for purchase both online and in stores throughout the state. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the WVDNR’s publication of this widely appreciated calendar, which supports vital programs in the […]
First full moon of August is coming to West Virginia and Ohio on Monday
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The first full moon for the month of August is named after North America’s largest fish, the sturgeon. Hence why it is called the Sturgeon Moon. This event will take place on Monday August 19, with it achieving peak fullest at 2:25 PM. Other names for Augusts Full Moon are: Grain […]
West Virginia’s personal income tax to drop by 4% next year, Governor says
The cut comes after Justice signed a 21.25% income tax reduction last year. According to the 2023 law, additional state income tax cuts can be triggered by a formula involving higher-than-anticipated annual revenue collections. Those further tax reductions cannot be larger than 10%
West Virginia invites public input on Home Energy Rebate Programs
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) announced it will host a virtual public input session on August 26, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., to solicit community feedback on the state’s Home Energy Rebate Programs, which are funded by the U.S. Department of Energy under the Inflation Reduction Act. The Home Energy […]
Weekend Storms To Douse Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecasters
What started as a pleasant weekend in the DMV is going to be doused by rain as storms move into the area, with the possibility of severe weather on Saturday leading into Sunday. The most intense weather is expected to come down between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Aug....
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Blueprint education policy may need adjustments
OCEAN CITY, Md. — Though committed to its implementation, Gov. Wes Moore said Saturday that adjustments may be needed to effectively enact the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform policy in light of the state’s fiscal woes. “The Blueprint conversation is just one of many difficult discussions that we will have over the next 12 months,” Moore said Saturday during his closing speech ...
Berkeley County Schools to implement smartphone-free policy for enhanced learning
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beginning Monday, Berkeley County Schools (BCS) will enforce a new policy prohibiting smartphones, smartwatches, and earbuds in classrooms. The goal of this initiative is to reduce distractions and create an optimal learning environment for both students and teachers. According to Berkeley County Schools (BCS), the policy applies to all students […]
Drug Overdose And Arrest In Berkeley County
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) reports by email a drug arrest that occurred on Thursday, August 15th in Martinsburg, WV. Berkeley County Deputy Webb responded to a drug overdose at the APM Inn and Suites. Witnesses reported that the victim had met with Kassandra Brown and Eric Wattier...
West Virginia’s eastern panhandle prepares for 71st annual Jefferson County Fair
JEFFERSON COUNTY, W.Va. (DC News Now) — On Friday, volunteers in Jefferson County were working to put the finishing touches on show barns, carnival rides, livestock exhibits and craft displays. The 71st annual Jefferson County Fair kicks off Sunday and runs through August 24. It’s tons of fun for the family, but volunteers devote countless […]
Raising Cane’s To Open College Park Location
Raising Cane’s started its expansion into the D.C. metropolitan region when its first area restaurant in December 2022 in Sterling, VA (45545 Dulles Eastern Plaza). The first Maryland location opened in Towson in January 2023 and both stores featured lines out the door for months on several days of the week. Additional locations have opened across the state and now a College Park, MD location has been announced the corner of Route 1 and Knox Road.
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