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Morgantown Man Receives 33-Month Prison Sentence for Illegal Firearm Possession

February 23, 2026 — 0 Comments

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Five Individuals Plead Guilty to Federal Firearms Offenses in West Virginia

February 7, 2026

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Morrisey hasn’t said who will run WVU’s ‘Washington Center’ mandated by GOP to teach western history

October 18, 2025

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West Virginia Man Receives Additional Prison Time for Evading Federal Sentence

August 21, 2025

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Morgantown Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Methamphetamine Charge

August 15, 2025

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‘Fully operational again’: Dozens of WV miners get black lung X-rays as NIOSH mobile unit returns

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W.Va. counties set the rules for opioid funds — with no one watching

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Academy Sports + Outdoors Grows National Reach with New Openings in Q2

Morgantown announces alternative sentencing program for camping ban

Judge orders WV NIOSH workers for coal miner health back to work after ‘illegal’ action poses risks

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Fugitive Operations and Special Response Team members conducted a high risk arrest of a criminal alien in Miami, Florida. The subject, a native of Cuba, had previously been convicted of Burglary and Aggravated Assault with a Weapon - both felonies. Photo from DHS ICE.

Hagerstown Sees Significant Increase in ‘Worst of the Worst’ ICE Arrests, DHS Data Shows

By Site Staff / February 20, 2026 / 1 Comment

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded its "Worst of the Worst" online database, adding an additional 5,000 individuals with criminal histories who are reportedly in the country unlawfully, bringing the total number of entries to over 30,000. This...

A protester holds a sign "Why are you operating in secret?" behind Shaun Porter and Richard Hrabe. Photo courtesy Chris Keane.

Washington County Plays Word Games with Records Requests, Approves ICE Support Resolution Amid Protests

By Site Staff / February 10, 2026 / 0 Comments

"Why are you operating in secret?" read one protest sign today outside the County Commissioners meeting in Hagerstown, Maryland. And while protesters both inside and outside attempt to fight to somehow stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from converting a...

16220 Wright Road. Photo copyright 2026 Radio Free Hub City.

Washington County ICE Warehouse Water/Sewer Capacity Woefully Inadequate; $2M Tax Revenue Loss for County

By Site Staff / February 13, 2026 / 0 Comments

A review of wastewater allocation plans for the ICE warehouse located at 16220 Wright Road in Williamsport, Maryland, reveals a significant disparity between its current design capacity and the potential demand if the facility were repurposed as a processing facility...

Unmarked SUVs parked at the 16220 Wright Road warehouse owned by ICE. Photo courtesy Hagerstown Rapid Response

Unmarked SUVs Appear at ICE Facility in Williamsport, Maryland, Additional Information About Facility Plans Surface

By Site Staff / March 1, 2026 / 1 Comment

While questions still linger regarding water/sewer access for the Williamsport facility at 16220 Wright Road in Hagerstown, additional details regarding the facility's future have now emerged. Contrary to previous ICE statements that they had no new detention facilities to announce,...

16220 Wright Road. Photo copyright 2026 Radio Free Hub City.

ICE Seeks Public Input on Floodplain Impacts for Proposed Detention Processing Center in Washington County, Maryland

By Site Staff / March 1, 2026 / 0 Comments

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, is seeking public comment on a proposal to convert an existing warehouse facility in Williamsport, Maryland, into a Detention Processing Center. The facility, located at 10900...

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Man Fatally Shot in Hancock, Investigation Underway

By Site Staff / February 23, 2026 / 0 Comments

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Hancock, Maryland, on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, along with officers from the Hancock Police Department, responded to a call reporting a shooting in the...

Courtesy photo submitted by Hagerstown Rapid Response, photo by Aaron Lennox

Petition to Halt Proposed Washington County ICE Facility Reaches Over 1,000 Signatures

By Site Staff / February 17, 2026 / 0 Comments

A growing opposition from Washington County residents has materialized in the form of a Change.org petition, urging the Washington County Board of Commissioners to "rescind their unanimous February 10 vote supporting a proposed 1,500-bed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention...

14104 Cearfoss Pike. Photo from Maryland Fire Marshal.

Early Morning Fire Displaces Seven in Hagerstown Residence

By melanara / February 20, 2026 / 0 Comments

An accidental structure fire on Cearfoss Pike in Hagerstown, Maryland, has resulted in seven residents being displaced from their home. The blaze, which occurred on February 17, 2026, at approximately 5:00 AM, caused an estimated $50,000 in damages. According to...

Washington County Commissioner Derek Harvey. Official photo.

Washington County Commissioner Harvey Resigns Amid New Business Pursuits

By Site Staff / February 25, 2026 / 0 Comments

According to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioner Derek Harvey has submitted his resignation, with his departure taking effect on February 24, 2026. Harvey, who was elected in 2022 for a four-year term, stated in his resignation letter...

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Washington County Candidates Prepare for Primary Election Ballot

By Site Staff / February 25, 2026 / 0 Comments

The filing deadline has passed, and Washington County voters now know who will be on their primary election ballots for various local offices. The positions up for election include County Commissioner, Treasurer, State's Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register...