Martinsburg News

From humble beginnings, volunteers with the Bedington Volunteer Fire Department have a long history to be proud of as the fire station celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Police now say that the motive behind recently discovered vandalism at two Martinsburg area cemeteries is a "mystery," as investigators have determined it doesn't appear anything was stolen from several dozen caskets and crypts that were found disturbed.

It appears to me that the ATF in Martinsburg is using the government mandated "Furlough" of employees and the subsequent change, thanks to Sen.

A Martinsburg man accused of sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl he was supposed to be baby-sitting pleaded no contest Monday to one count of felony first-degree sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12 as part of a plea agreement.

A former West Virginia sheriff was ordered into federal custody Monday and will spend a year in prison for his role in the 2010 beating of a bank robber after a high-speed chase.

At their meeting Thursday, Martinsburg City Council members voted to change the Community Development Department's director position from a full-time city employee to a part-time contractual position.

Roger and Vicki Peterson grew up at their parents' Dairy Queen stores. Before the siblings were born, in 1958, their parents had already purchased their first store.

With the myriad of issues that fall under the purview of the West Virginia attorney general's office, Attorney General Patrick Morissey has a clear vision on his idea of the legal landscape for the state.

With all precincts reporting, renewal of the Martinsburg police levy passed Saturday with about 65.5 percent, exceeding the minimum votes needed for renewal by 22.

As the rain poured outside, ladies in 19th-century dresses - complete with hoop skirts - bustled about the Belle Boyd House Saturday afternoon as Martinsburg Heritage Day got under way.

Lenny Dale Luther, 34, of Williamsport Pike, Martinsburg, was arrested Thursday on misdemeanor charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, assault, obstructing an officer, disorderly conduct and two counts of assault on a law enforcement officer after he allegedly threatened to kill a deputy attempting to serve a court subpoena.

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A stabbing Friday morning at an apartment in Martinsburg led police to the discovery of 113 grams of crack cocaine, a large amount of cash and stolen firearms.

A woman accused of injuring a 92-year-old woman's wrist in March following an argument with the alleged victim's great-grandson was arraigned Thursday on a warrant charging her with one count of misdemeanor battery.

Shepherdstown Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who was involved in a possible abduction attempt this morning in the city.

Over many years, I have witnessed the trials and tribulations of the teen years.

A Martinsburg woman who allegedly sparked an argument with her boyfriend after posting on Facebook that she wished she was single may get her wish after she was arrested Tuesday on one felony count of domestic battery third offense.

Cheryl Ann Wright, 58, of Nozzle Drive, Falling Waters, was arraigned Saturday on outstanding felony warrants charging her with two counts of delivery of heroin.

With a portion of income for the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau dependent on area hotel occupancy, the organization has seen a recent decline in funding from the hotel/motel occupancy taxes.

Ray Thomas Spurling, 73, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at his home under the care of Hospice and surrounded by his wife and loving family.