Kate Evans

Travel Berkeley Springs reported a $15,000 deficit in Hotel/Motel tax revenue over the past year. Coolfont's

closing was a major part of

Funding is being sought from different sources to create a loop along the Western Maryland Rail Trail in the Paw Paw Bends area.

The Rail Trail loop would run from Paw Paw to the C & O Canal and on to Bond's Landing on Green Ridge State Forest in Maryland, return to the C & O Canal and loop back to Paw Paw, said former Paw Paw Mayor Julie Kidwell, who is now town recorder.

Sheriff Ronald McIntire announced on Friday that Animal Control Officer Jason Bowers has been fired.

The Morgan County Commission approved the final version of their Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance at their Friday, June 29 meeting.

The move to redistrict the county magisterial districts has been dropped from the Morgan County Commission agenda.

Commissioner Tommy Swaim said that the issue was too complicated and he wasn't going to bring it up again. Swaim said that he still represented his original district, District 3, for the remainder of his term.

Step into the HodgePodge Toy Co. and you'll feel just like a kid again checking out the fun stuff they have for all ages.

The Morgan County Rural Water Committee asked for citizen committees to study water issues and solutions at last week's Source Water Protection Forum.

Residents will still pay for ambulance transports from the Morgan County Rescue Service even if they pay the $75 ambulance fee that goes into effect July 1. The Rescue Service doesn't provide free ambulance service. Everyone gets a bill for an ambulance call.

You'll find assorted yarns of subtle hues, vibrant colors and luxurious fibers and more at Pocket Meadow Farm. The shop is located at 116 Peter Yost Road off Route 9 East several miles from Berkeley Springs. It opened on May 12.

The Morgan County Commission enacted a Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee ordinance at their Friday, June 15 meeting. The ordinance will impose a $75 annual ambulance fee for each household in Morgan County and will include both municipalities. The ambulance fee will become effective July 1.

The ambulance service fee will help fund mostly the Morgan County Rescue Service operations, but will also aid Paw Paw Fire and Rescue. The annual ambulance fee will be a separate bill that will be added to this year's property tax bills, which will go out in early July.