| Berkeley Springs News |
| Post One Stays Alive In Legion State Tournament |
Wheeling Post One stayed alive in the West Virginia American Legion State Tournament with an extra inning win over Morgantown. |
| In this weather, you need to hydrate. You may as well drink the same water as George Washington |
Just today, the New York Times talked about making things tastier with water as an enhancer . |
| Stuff 2 Do briefs for July 27 |
As part of the Martinsburg Public Library's summer reading program for children, it will host the following activities: Today, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Boat building with the Shenandoah Discovery Museum; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.: "Draw that Story" with the Library dragon; and Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Recycled materials, boat building. |
| First residential solar hot water panels installed at Naoma home |
Instead of an old-fashioned barn-raising, Naoma homeowners Kay and Danny Howell hosted a modern twist on the idea: the first residential solar hot water installation in the region. |
| Dill Pickers to perform in Berkeley Springs |
The Morgan Arts Council showcases the sweet harmonies of the Dill Pickers for the concert in the park audience on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in Berkeley Springs State Park. |
| Charles Town News |
| County waives fee for vet |
The Jefferson County Commission unanimously voted to waive a $53.18 building permit fee for a wounded veteran Thursday. |
| Little League state tourney |
Members of the Charles Town/Ranson Senior League team gather before play this week. |
| Storm closes roads, causes outages in Jefferson County |
Thunderstorm damage led to more than a dozen road closures in Jefferson County, W.Va., on Sunday, according to the county's emergency operations center. |
| Police arrest three people |
Police arrested three people Friday in connection to a Tuesday night shooting and large fight in the Fox Glen subdivision of Jefferson County. |
| 15 people in race for Byrds U.S. Senate seat |
Eleven Republicans, three Democrats and one Mountain Party member will try to become West Virginia's next U.S. senator. |
| Martinsburg News |
| W.Va. jail guard accused of having sex with inmate |
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- An Eastern Regional Jail correctional officer faces charges of having sex with an inmate. |
| County waives fee for vet |
The Jefferson County Commission unanimously voted to waive a $53.18 building permit fee for a wounded veteran Thursday. |
| Robbery claim is believed to be lie |
A man who claimed to have been robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of the Martinsburg Walmart earlier this month was arrested Thursday following an investigation that determined he allegedly fabricated the story after gambling his and his disabled sister's money away. |
| Person struck, killed by train in Berkeley County |
A CSX spokesman says a person died after being struck by one of the railroad's trains in Berkeley County. |
| Suspect charged in jewelry thefts |
A Gerrardstown man wanted since last year in connection to two burglaries in Martinsburg in which thousands of dollars worth of jewelry was stolen was arraigned Tuesday on charges of transferring stolen goods. |
| Hagerstown News |
| Helicopter crash ruled accidental |
The cause of a helicopter crash in July 2009 that killed four people on South Mountain has been ruled an accident, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report released earlier this week. |
| Proposed zoning changes could pit city against county |
Proposed changes to Washington County's Urban Growth Area regulations could create tension between the city and county if adopted, according to city officials. |
| Ceremony held for summer school graduates |
Last spring, Teddy Gossard was ready to quit school. He was getting 'fed up' and 'irritated' with his performance and having difficulty paying attention in class at Smithsburg High School, he said. |
| Harford Co. man shot in Edgewood |
A Harford County man was shot in the torso Wednesday night during an attempted robbery in Edgewood, according to the county sheriff's office. |
| Teen Charged in Teacher Slaying, Rape at Juvenile Detention Center |
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. More than five months after the bludgeoning death of a Maryland juvenile detention center teacher, the 14-year-old boy accused of the slaying has been charged. |
| Frederick News |
| 'Idol' loses another judge; More Facebook security issues?; Stars heading to Frederick |
Follow the FNP on Twitter, twitter.com/frednewspost Become a fan of the FNP on facebook, click here! 'Idol' loses another judge Obama criticized for 'View' appearance More Facebook security issues? Mark Wahlberg gets star on Walk of Fame Stars heading to Frederick Today's Daily 5 Get the Flash Player to see this player. |
| Frederick man sentenced on abuse charges in W.Va. |
A Frederick, Md., man was sentenced Thursday to serve four, one- to five-year penitentiary sentences after entering guilty pleas to four counts of first degree sexual abuse involving two girls between 2008 and 2009. |
| Funds help planting projects bloom |
Members of the Frederick Community Garden Association take a break from their work beautifying a formerly vacant industrial lot behind Cannon Hill on South Carroll Street. |
| DJ Babylon |
Jon Mathews gives guests a glimpse into his world as he DJs at Bentz Street Sports Bar for its monthly Reggae Night, joined by DJ Savure. |
| 3 women lead Rotary Clubs |
For the first time locally, three women head Rotary Clubs. From left are Janice Deluliis, Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County; Olivia White, Rotary Club of Carroll Creek; Marla Johnson, Rotary Club of Fredericktowne, and Andy Carpel, Rotary Club of Frederick. |
| Front Royal News |
| Siblings charged in lottery flimflam |
A brother and sister are facing numerous charges for allegedly stealing bundles of lottery tickets and attempting to cash them at different stores in May. |
| Trial set for abduction suspect |
A Front Royal man accused in the February robbery and abduction of a Culpeper man will remain in jail without bond until Aug. |
| Warren County Report reporter faces alcohol charge |
A reporter for the Warren County Report was charged Tuesday morning with being drunk in public, according to court records. |
| Fauquier resident to fill Daviesa former CTB seat |
Fauquier County resident James Rich is the Commonwealth Transportation Board's new representative for the Culpeper District. |
| Fireworks Mishap Injures Three People in Front Royal |
A carnival in Front Royal turned dangerous Thursday night when several fireworks malfunctioned. |