Kate Evans

The Morgan County Commission signed a regional initiative to have the Potomac River Watershed trash-free by 2013.

At their Friday, August 8 meeting, the commissioners added their signatures to those of more than 96 officials in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and the District of Columbia who have supported the Potomac River Watershed Trash Treaty.

Local watercolor artist Lynn Ferris captures the essence of light and life in her work.

Ferris' paintings have intricate detail, vibrant and soothing palettes of color and distinctive interplays of shadow and light. While architecture and occasional floral paintings have mostly been her fare, Ferris' latest series of portraits of mostly older people are her passion now.

Some $587,850 in ambulance fees were received in the last year as of June 30, said Miriam Rider, Morgan County ambulance fee coordinator and sheriff's tax deputy.

Around 86% of the ambulance fees were collected, Rider said. That number was running about the same as the percentage of tax bills and fire fees that are delinquent, she said.

Beginning site preparation for the new

soccer field complex is moving along. However, last week nearly 300 abandoned tires that had been dumped on the land

Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue, Inc. volunteers will hold an adoption event at Berkeley Springs State Park this Saturday, August 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will share their retired greyhound racers and talk about the breed and adoption process to potential adopters.

Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded by Hettie and Bill Ballweber of Boonsboro, Maryland. Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue area representative Shelly Blankenship organized Saturday's adoption event.

The Morgan County Commissioners conditionally approved the Town of Bath's request to annex Greenway Cemetery after a public hearing on Friday, August 8.

Neighboring landowners J.C. Fisher, Betty Burton, Philip Stotler and Evelyn Stotler spoke at the hearing.

The 8th annual Morgan County Fair is back with fun for everyone.

The Morgan County Commission will discuss and vote on the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the sale of Morgan County War Memorial Hospital at their July 25 meeting. The action is scheduled for 4 p.m.

Carl M. Freeman Companies' petition to establish a Coolfont Community Enhancement District is still in the works.

Some 60 people attended the Morgan County Commission's public hearing at Berkeley Springs High School regarding the potential sale of Morgan County War Memorial Hospital.