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History, beauty, rarity: Into closed-off Frederick County cave for Virginia Cave Week
MIDDLETOWN — It was an unusual day for the usual dwellers of Ogdens Cave. In the dark, damp hollow where salamanders, bats and peculiar varieties of bugs roam, a handful of shaky-legged human tourists made their way deeper and deeper. At first, the guide spoke in pronounced tones to...
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. ...
Eight arrested in Berkeley County warrant roundup
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department (BCSD) conducted an extensive warrant roundup on Tuesday, involving multiple law enforcement divisions and resulting in eight arrests. This operation, led by Chief Eric Burnett, aimed to serve fifty warrants obtained for various charges, ranging from battery to drug-related offenses. The operation included participation from […]
Grant from fuels literacy at Ranson Elementary School in Jefferson County
RANSON, W.Va. (DC News Now) — An eastern panhandle elementary school in Jefferson County is putting a $5,000 grant to good use in its library. Ranson Elementary School caught the attention of former First Lady Laura Bush and her foundation to promote literacy. The socio-economic profile of the school was a benchmark for the grant. […]
Blennerhassett DAR members attend state conference
PARKERSBURG — Members of the Blennerhassett Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution attended the West Virginia DAR State Conference two months ago in Martinsburg. Attending were Cathy Hinkle, Mary Ellen Brown, Ashley Burgess, Mickie Richardson, Stacey Adams, Shannon Sams-Harper and her daughter Taylor Sams. The Blennerhassett Chapter received: first-place...
Man sentenced for elder financial fraud
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been sentenced for elder financial fraud in West Virginia. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Samuel Kristofer Bunner, 51, formerly of Ranson, West Virginia, was sentenced Monday to a total of 121 months in federal prison for defrauding a Jefferson County man who suffered from dementia. Bunner pled […]
West Virginia man admits to firearms trafficking scheme
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man has admitted involvement in a firearms trafficking scheme. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Russell Allen Perry, 44, of Berkeley Springs, pled guilty on May 30 to his role in a firearms trafficking conspiracy. According to court documents and statements made in court, the scheme involved another […]
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