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Hagerstown road to be shut down for several hours
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Washington County officials said a road in Hagerstown would be closed for a few hours Thursday. The Washington County Highway Department said Kemps Mill Road, between Pinesburg and Walnut Point roads, will be shut down between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday. Anyone who has questions is encouraged to […]
Charles Town Police Officer In Critical Condition After I-81 Accident
Corporal Kassidy Noble sustained life-threatening injuries. Martinsburg, WV – Around 3:30 on Monday morning, Berkeley Dispatch received reports of a motor vehicle collision involving multiple vehicles at approximately the 14.6 mile marker of Interstate 81 North Bound. Berkeley County Sheriff Deputies responded and found that a total of three tractors-trailers, 1 Ford Escape, and 1 RAM Pickup with an attached trailer, were involved in the accident.
GoFundMe started for West Virginia police officer involved in serious crash
CHARLES TOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A fundraiser has been launched on behalf of Kassidy Noble, a Corporal with the Charles Town Police Department, who was severely injured in a traffic accident on Monday. Calvin Hinkle, Noble’s boyfriend, is seeking community support to help cover the unforeseen expenses her family is facing during this difficult time. […]
Northeastern claims Region 4 crown, advances to Pa. American Legion Baseball Tournament
Despite a valiant final day performance by Chambersburg, Northeastern emerged Tuesday as the American Legion Baseball Region 4 champion. Northeastern broke a scoreless game with four runs in the top of the fifth, leading to a 6-0 triumph in the finale at Hershey’s Memorial Field. If you purchase a...
ATV driver police say attacked Trump supporter in U.P. identified
The man police in Hancock said was responsible for a series of politically motivated crimes last week and later died by suicide had no known contacts with law enforcement, according to the Police Department. Chief Tami Sleeman identified the man Thursday as Joshua Kemppainen, 22, of Quincy Township. An update...
Wrestler Aaron Brooks trying to stay even-keeled at Olympics
Hagerstown wrestler Aaron Brooks is set to fulfill a lifelong dream, competing on the biggest stage imaginable against the best in the world in Paris. There are significant medals at stake: gold, silver and bronze. These are the Olympic Games, where legends are born. Brooks, a 2018 North Hagerstown graduate,...
Legion state tournament begins today
MARTINSBURG — The eight-team American Legion state tournament gets underway today at Faulkner Park in Martinsburg. Area 2 champion Morgantown Post 2 battles Berkeley Post 14 at 7 p.m. and Area 2 runner-up Bridgeport Post 68 meets Potomac Valley Post 64 at 10 a.m. South Charleston Post 94 and...
Teresa Hamilton Nicklin
Teresa Hamilton Nicklin Teresa Hamilton Nicklin, 91, of Martinsburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Hospice of the Panhandle, following a decline in health. Born March 7, 1933, in Martinsburg, she was the daughter of the late Carl Kenneth Hamilton and Gussie Irene (Rinker) Hamilton. She was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and church member.
Post 14 hosting state Legion tourney
MARTINSBURG — The West Virginia American Legion baseball tournament has come to Martinsburg for a second time. The Berkeley Post 14 Hornets are hosting and playing in the event that begins this morning at P.O. Faulkner Park. Post 14 is the defending state champion. The Hornets, who earned an...
Former Franklin County nurse charged in connection with Chambersburg patient's death
A nurse faces charges in connection with the death of a patient at a Franklin County hospital, months after a syringe was found hidden in the deceased person's hospital bed. Sara Rae Miller, 32, is charged with three misdemeanor counts of providing false or fraudulent material information for allegedly failing to document that she administered a "substance" to the patient, who died soon afterward, according to court documents filed by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General.
Retired G-A reading specialist's book about her family has lessons for everyone
The COVID-19 pandemic compelled retired educator Judith “Judy” (Elliott) Reed to become the author of “Footsteps of the Past Lead to the Future.”. “When COVID hit, I thought, ‘Am I going to die?’” recalled Reed, who spent most of her career as a reading specialist in the Greencastle-Antrim School District. “I started this book because I wanted my descendants to know what life was like for their ancestors and to compare their lives with those who came before them.”
Post 1, Post 34 Vying For Crown At State Tournament
WHEELING – After a long summer, the West Virginia American Legion State Tournament starts Thursday, a double elimination quest to the state title involving eight teams from across the state. Two of the eight teams hail from Area One, where Area Champion Wheeling Post 1 and runner-up Wellsburg Post 34 are hoping to be the last ones standing in Martinsburg.
Jeanette Johnson
Jeanette Johnson Jeanette Johnson, 89, of Temple Hill, MD passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Rise and Shine Assisted Living. Born December 26, 1934 in Martinsburg, WV to the late Otha Eugene “Pete” Creamer and Elizabeth Rebecca Rideout Creamer. She was a devoted and long-time member...
Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale draws hundreds to Jordan & Hess Company
MARTINSBURG -- The annual Summer Sidewalk Sale at Jordan & Hess Company opened on Thursday morning, with shoppers crowding together to browse through discounted items from the store's boutique. Over the past year, thousands of items have been set aside for inclusion in the sale, according to boutique manager Tina...
Hope Dealer Project to display signs remembering loved ones lost to an overdose
MARTINSBURG — A local organization is giving residents an opportunity to remember and pay tribute to loved ones lost from an overdose death by ordering a sign to be displayed around town. According to the Hope Dealer Project’s founder and executive director, Tara Mayson, this is the second year...
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