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šŸŒ± Speed blamed in deadly motorcycle crash north of Martinsburg

Martinsburg, West Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Martinsburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Speed blamed in deadly motorcycle crash north of Martinsburg
  • How a Martinsburg-based probe unraveled a multi-state drug ring
  • Martinsburg principal who turned around North Middle takes new leadership post

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warmer; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 49.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. West Virginia man dies after motorcycle crash (heraldmailmedia.com) ā€” A motorcyclist from Paw Paw died after crashing into a guardrail on Hedgesville Road just north of Martinsburg on Saturday night, according to Berkeley County authorities. Deputies say speed likely caused the rider to lose control before the collision, and the man was later pronounced dead at Berkeley Medical Center. The crash remains under investigation.
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2. Multi-state drug trafficking investigation results in guilty plea in West Virginia (wtrf.com) ā€” A multi-state drug investigation based out of Martinsburg has led to a guilty plea from a Maryland man tied to cocaine and fentanyl distribution in Berkeley County. Court documents describe drugs, cash, and stolen vehicles seized across West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Sentencing will be set later in federal court in Martinsburg.
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3. JKES taps next principal (winchesterstar.com) ā€” Martinsburgā€™s North Middle School principal Kevin Pittsnogle has been named the next principal of John Kerr Elementary School in Winchester, after leading North Middle out of state emergency and CSI status in just one year. The former Martinsburg High and WVU basketball standout brings a strong track record in school improvement, special education, and relationship-focused leadership to his new role.
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4. WVU Medicine eyes affiliation with ailing south-central Pennsylvania hospital (mahoningmatters.com) ā€” WVU Medicineā€™s growing role in Martinsburgā€™s health care network is highlighted as it plans a $200 million patient tower at Berkeley Medical Center while also pursuing an affiliation with Fulton County Medical Center in southā€‘central Pennsylvania. The deal would expand WVU Medicineā€™s rural reach and could strengthen regional access to specialized care for patients who now often travel to Martinsburg.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My son Dennis Funkhouser has done work for our neighbor Laura Kline .
    He has done her oil change, has checked her fluids in her car. Heā€™s also has done his father and I oil change plus, has put head gaskets in for hisā€¦ (Nextdoor Nadenbousch Heights)
  • looking for a few guys that are into landscaping/Hardscaping that need work from time to time.
    i donā€™t need a full time employee just someone who can help out from time to time whenever needed. it would be nice if you had some of your ownā€¦ (Nextdoor Spring Mills)
  • Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping Associate, West Virginia - Full Time in Martinsburg. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Martinsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinsburg here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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