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Washington County preserves 111-acre farm in Clear Spring
With funding from Washington County and the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation, the Washington County Division of Planning and Zoning preserved a 111.35-acre farm on April 5, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the county. The easement was procured through a Maryland Agricultural Land...
Martinsburg residents face Tuesday deadline to weigh in on regional traffic safety challenges
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — With both West Virginia’s eastern panhandle and the neighboring Hagerstown region growing so rapidly, highway planners are concerned about compromising safety, with so much new development along major transportation corridors. The Hagerstown Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Regional Planning Organization is studying ways to make transportation corridors less dangerous and is […]
State of Emergency issued for West Virginia middle School after Title IX violations and 160 physical fights
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) issued a State of Emergency for Martinsburg North Middle School (MNMS) in Berkeley County during the Board’s May meeting on Wednesday. Officials say the decision comes after a Targeted School Environment Assessment by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Division of District and […]
State of emergency declared at Martinsburg middle school due to 23 Title IX violations, 160 fights
The state school board declared a state of emergency at Martinsburg North Middle School after 23 Title IX violations regarding discrimination and 160 physical fights this school year. Students are struggling academically there, too, with only 6% of students demonstrating proficiency in math skills. “You and your board have collectively and categorically failed both the […] The post State of emergency declared at Martinsburg middle school due to 23 Title IX violations, 160 fights appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Lewisburg Representatives attend West Virginia P.E.O. State Convention
MARTINSBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia State Chapter of P.E.O., a women’s philanthropic educational organization, held its annual convention on April 26 and 27 in Martinsburg. Hostess Chapters were S, Martinsburg, and W and AD, Morgantown. A total of 140 women attended the 61st convention including state officers, past state presidents, delegates from the […] The post Lewisburg Representatives attend West Virginia P.E.O. State Convention appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
🚧 Temporary Closure Alert for MD 68 in Williamsport, Maryland
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Maryland, USA. Residents and commuters in Williamsport should be advised of an upcoming project that requires the temporary closure of MD 68 (N. Conocoheague St.), from US 11 (Potomac St.) to Fenton Ave. This closure is scheduled from May 6th through May 10th and is necessary for the town of Williamsport to carry out a specific project. During this period, a posted detour will guide drivers around the affected section of the roadway. Community members are encouraged to plan their travel routes accordingly to avoid any delays or inconveniences.
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