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A fire that started just before midnight on Friday, June 22, destroyed all eleven units of the Wayside Inn Apartments, just north of Cacapon State Park.

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.

Growing up, Lin Dunham never dreamed he would end up a farmer or be named

Morgan County Health Dept.

Secretary of State Betty Ireland has transfered many historic documents, dating to the first day of statehood (June 20, 1863) to the Division of Culture & History for proper storage and preservation. The documents were found in the Secretary of State's fire safe vault.

"We discovered many of West Virginia's birth papers," Ireland said. "We knew there were several records of state government in the vault, but little did we realize just how meaningful they would be to State's Archivist Fred Armstrong."

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.

Ashley Michelle Waugh and Rocky Neil Riffle, Jr. were united in marriage on June 2, 2007 at Cacapon State Park gazebo in Berkeley Springs, Pastor Steve Dawson performed the double ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mark Waugh and Susan Waugh, both of Berkeley Springs. She is the granddaughter of Gene and Phyllis Michael and Pauline Waugh, all of Berkeley Springs, and the late Glen Waugh.

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The Troubadour will be having a reunion on Sunday afternoon, June 24, of musicians who played with Jim McCoy.

All musicians are welcome to join in the jam session.

The West Virginia Board of Education has revised state policy to add 21st century foreign language content standards and objectives.

Policy 2520 defines what courses should contin for all programs of study. Policy 2520.7 addresses foreign languages. The revisions facilitate easier use by West Virginia teachers and incorporate higher levels of critical thinking and problem solving skills that students will need to be competitive in the 21st century.