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- Morgan County Dispatchers Honored for Coolfont Fire Response April 17, 2025BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — This week the Morgan County Commission honored three Emergency 911 Communications Dispatchers for their work during a busy shift that included the fire that broke out at the historic Coolfont Resort’s main building as well as ten additional calls. The dispatchers honored were ETC Tiffany Yost, ETC Kaylee Myers and Probationary ETC…[email protected]
- Berkeley County Commission Adopts Levy Rate for 2025-2026 April 16, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — On Tuesday, The Berkeley County Commission adopted a levy rate of 13.39 for the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year, leaving the rate unchanged from the current year. The levy rate for 2025-2026, which has remained unchanged, if not reduced, for eight consecutive years, is projected to generate $29,285,342 million in property taxes in…[email protected]
- Deserving Veteran Volunteer Given a Car in Martinsburg April 14, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — It was a dreary rainy day in Martinsburg, WV. Never the less, Patrick Hattman got out of bed ready to help out with a veteran’s sporting event. At least, that’s what he thought. Meanwhile, across town at the Maaco shop preparations were in full swing. General Manager Douglas Frazier originally had…[email protected]
- Final Senate Agenda – Day 60 April 14, 2025Saturday, April 12, 2025 – 60th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Saturday, April 12, 2025 — 11:30 AM Consideration of executive nominations _________ THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2347: Relating generally to the creation of mental hygiene regions by the Supreme Court…[email protected]
- Senate Agenda for Friday, April 11 – 59th Day of Regular Legislative Session April 11, 2025Friday, April 11, 2025 – 59th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SR 49: Recognizing May 8, 2025, as World Red Cross Day and Red Crescent Day THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2014: Certified Microgrid Program – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) –…[email protected]
- Mexican National Admits to Role in Drug Trafficking Operation April 10, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A Mexican national with connections in the Sinaloa Drug Cartel has admitted to having a role in a major drug trafficking organization that sold cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl in the Eastern Panhandle. The US Attorney’s office says Jose Alberto Camarena Rocha, age 31, of Mexico, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy…[email protected]
- 58th Day of Legislative Session – Here is Thursday’s Senate Agenda April 10, 2025Thursday, April 10, 2025 – 58th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. THIRD READING Eng. HB 2120: Relating to forms and disclosures to the Ethics Commission (original similar to SB 479) Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for HB 2164: To allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security…[email protected]
- Senate Agenda for Wednesday, April 09 – 57th Day of Legislative Session April 9, 2025Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – 57th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 24: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study issues regarding admission to residency programs SCR 25: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study incentives and policies to fund public libraries SR 47:…[email protected]
- DUI Crash Killed Motorist and Shut Down I-81 Completely Sunday night in South Berkeley County April 8, 2025Update: This version includes an update from the Sheriff’s Office on additional felony charges as well as clarification about which car crossed the median. INWOOD, W.Va. — A crash that killed a Williamsport woman and shut down I-81 in both directions for three hours Sunday night resulted in one driver’s death and DUI charges for…[email protected]
- Senate Agenda – 56th Day of Session April 8, 2025Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 56th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SR 46: Designating April 8, 2025, as Child Care Day THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2008: Executive Branch Reorganization – (Com. amend. pending) – (With right to amend) Eng. HB 2009: Relating to…[email protected]