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Berkeley County Humane Society no longer able to take in cats or kittens – “Please cooperate with us”
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Berkeley County Humane Society (BCHS) has announced that they are currently unable to accept any cats or kittens. According to the BCHS, they cannot take in any more cats or kittens, which includes individuals leaving cats outside the humane society when they are closed. They ask individuals to respect the […]
Washington County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 1990
The six members of the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame who were inducted in the hall's fifth class in 1990:. According to the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame: “Dave Cianelli was the first football player from Washington County to receive All-American recognition on the collegiate level and to be drafted by a team in the National Football League.
Brook Lane to become part of Meritus Health on July 1
Meritus Health and Brook Lane Health Services have decided there's strength in numbers, especially in addressing one of Washington County's top health concerns. So beginning July 1, Brook Lane, which has been in operation for 75 years, will formally become part of Meritus Health. ...
Washington County Board of Education Budget Adjustments
The Washington County Board of Education has amended its general fund budget to $348 million after facing an $8.6 million funding shortfall from expected county and state sources. The initial proposal was $356.7 million. The board has made several adjustments, including cutting nearly $3.7 million from the potential raises pool, allowing for a minimum 3% pay raise for employees. Other adjustments included forgoing a $4.8 million contribution to the Other Post-Employment Benefits fund, which in previous years saw up to $6 million allocated annually.
County closes Marty Snook Pool closes for repairs; to reopen soon
Marty Snook Pool in Halfway was temporarily closed Wednesday after a crack appeared in the pool floor over the weekend, according to Washington County spokeswoman Danielle Weaver. The county's Department of Parks and Recreation hoped to have repairs completed within 48 to 72 hours, according to a news release from the county. Weaver told The...
New building code revisions give county more authority over "unsafe" properties
The partial collapse of a building in Hancock earlier this year prompted county officials to recommend changes to its building code to help prevent similar situations in the future. The Washington County Commissioners approved the changes last week. ...
Martinsburg municipal election in the books – Knowles chosen for full-term
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Voters have elected Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles to a full term in office. Knowles defeated opponent Yvonne Jenkins 57 to 43 percent. There were 850 votes in the race. Knowles had been serving as mayor since 2021 following the death of then-Mayor Harriet Johnson. There were...
Franklin County commissioners will set off ‘on the road’ with meeting in Antrim Township
The Franklin County commissioners will go “on the road” with an evening meeting on Wednesday, June 19, at the Antrim Township Municipal Office, 10655 Antrim Church Road, Greencastle. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is the first of new quarterly meetings to be held at locations throughout...
Greencastle artist among the winners in Franklin County Art Alliance's annual exhibition
The Franklin County Art Alliance opened its 52nd annual exhibition on Sunday, June 9, with a reception and award ceremony at Calvary United Methodist Church, 150 Norlo Drive in Fayetteville. Best of Show was awarded to Cindy Roberts Downs of Clear Spring, Md., for her “Books of My Life,” and...
State BOE approves corrective action plan for Martinsburg North Middle School
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Board of Education approved a corrective action plan for Martinsburg North Middle School Wednesday in response to the state of emergency issued last month for Berkeley County Schools. School officials previously described the environment at North Middle as “chaotic, disruptive and occasionally hostile” where...
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