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🌱 Martinsburg driver charged in July 4 crash that killed Shepherdstown pedestrian

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Good morning to you Martinsburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Martinsburg driver charged in July 4 crash that killed Shepherdstown pedestrian
  • Martinsburg trucker earns national Hall of Fame honor after 2.2 million miles
  • Why Martinsburg's ATF office was crucial in a multi-state shooting case

Also on today's calendar: Fall Food Festival — Visit Martinsburg, WV! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm; a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Berkeley County man charged with two misdemeanors for July 4 fatal crash in Shepherdstown (panhandlenewsnetwork.com) — A Martinsburg man, Jose Rosales-Matos, faces two misdemeanor charges after police say his car struck a pedestrian in Shepherdstown on July 4, leading to the victim's death. Investigators say he wasn't speeding or on his phone but was distracted by another vehicle, and local officials are using the case to stress extra caution at busy downtown intersections.
   

• Derden inducted into IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame (emanuelcountylive.com) — A longtime Martinsburg resident and DOT Transportation driver, Mark Derden, has been inducted into the 2026 International Foodservice Distributor Association Truck Driver Hall of Fame after 27 years of safe driving. Having logged 2.2 million accident-free miles and trained other drivers from his base near Martinsburg, he celebrated the lifetime achievement with family at a ceremony in San Antonio.
   

• Hagerstown Police Apprehend Two Suspects in Shooting Incident Following Multi-State Pursuit (radiofreehubcity.com) — This summary may be inaccurate; visit RadioFreeHubCity.com for the full article. A Hagerstown shooting investigation led to a vehicle pursuit ending in West Virginia, where two suspects were arrested and are now held in Berkeley County. Martinsburg's ATF office and local West Virginia agencies played key roles in assisting Hagerstown Police, and authorities say the incident appears isolated with no ongoing threat. This article may be copyrighted content from Radio Free Hub City and should not be reproduced or summarized without a valid license agreement.
   

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  • Did anyone else receive a doorhanger about a survey for a 'pocket park' yesterday with a QR code on it?
    The website that they list does not exist, and it makes me wonder if the whole thing is legit or not. (Nextdoor Virginia Ave)
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🗞 Nearby News

Hedgesville

  • Northern volleyball defeats Mountain Ridge, Berlin, Fort Hill (wvnews.com)

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Shepherdstown

  • Berkeley County man charged with two misdemeanors for July 4 fatal crash in Shepherdstown (wvmetronews.com)
  • Harpers Ferry woman charged with murder, arson waives preliminary hearing (wvmetronews.com)
  • Fired Up: Democratic candidates barnstorm West Virginia ahead of November (wvnews.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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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