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In today's newsletter:

  • Martinsburg man faces federal charges after multi-day Maryland crime spree.
  • How Martinsburg volleyball stormed through 11 straight wins for a title.

Also on today's calendar: Main Street Martinsburg and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Increasing clouds, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Martinsburg Man Indicted On Federal Charges For Bank Robberies, Carjackings In Maryland (panhandlenewsnetwork.com) — A Martinsburg man has been federally indicted in Maryland, accused of multiple bank robberies and a carjacking during a late‑May crime spree in Baltimore and Washington County. Local readers should know that Berkeley County authorities assisted the investigation, and that the Martinsburg resident faces potentially lengthy prison terms if convicted, though he remains presumed innocent.
   

• Martinsburg volleyball goes unbeaten to capture Northern Smash team title (journal-news.net) — Martinsburg High's volleyball team just dominated the Northern Smash tournament, going 11-0 over two days and avenging an earlier loss to Musselman in a thrilling 2-0 championship win. Local fans can celebrate standout performances from Sophia Ray, Ellie Palmer, and teammates as the Bulldogs firmly establish themselves among West Virginia's Class AAAA contenders.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I want to thank Mr Redman for doing a fantastic job power washing my mobile home for a decent price.
    If u need anything done, this man can do it!! Third job he has done for me, always quoted me a prise, showed up when he said he would and completed… (Nextdoor Royal Crest Estates)
  • Sweet kids looking for a new pasture.
    Discount if all three are sold together. Located near Inwood W.V. Polled and wethered 8 mon old buckling Then two doelings. 8 months and 16 wks. (Nextdoor Spring Mills)
  • Powerback Rehab posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant in Martinsburg. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Martinsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinsburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hedgesville

  • Hedgesville girls soccer blanks Martinsburg for fifth straight win (journal-news.net)

Inwood

  • New Inwood Park, Cold Run Valley Park Improvements Announced By Governor Through Land and Water Conservation Fund (panhandlenewsnetwork.com)

Shepherdstown

  • Congressman Moore excited about legislation aimed at preserving Civil War battlefields in Eastern Panhandle (wvmetronews.com)
  • Driver charged in fatal pedestrian crash (journal-news.net)
  • Who is Tyson Bagent's dad? Meet 'The Beast,' a 28-time arm wrestling world champion (sportingnews.com)

Ok Martinsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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