Founded in 1893 by S.S. Buzzerd
Photographs are now being accepted for the 2026 Morgan County Photo Contest, sponsored by The Morgan Messenger. The deadline for entries is May 8. Anyone may submit up to THREE digital photos of Morgan County scenes and people, landscapes or local events taken within the last year. Print photos are[Read More…]
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates varsity baseball team showed resilience and heart on Wednesday night, but a late rally by Tucker County proved just enough to hand Paw Paw a heartbreaking 12–11 loss in walk-off fashion on April 8. Tucker County wasted little time seizing control, erupting for[Read More…]
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians softball team continues to search for its first win of the season, dropping to 0–10 after a pair of road losses during spring break week. Despite the setbacks, the week showcased growing offensive production and resilience, particularly in a hard-fought matchup at[Read More…]
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians baseball team endured a demanding week away from home during spring break, picking up one much-needed victory before closing the trip with four straight losses. The stretch moved the Tribe’s 2026 record to 2–11, but not before delivering one of their strongest performances[Read More…]
by Lisa Schauer Several dozen friends, neighbors and family of the late Terry Frederick gathered at the gazebo in Berkeley Springs State Park for a public memorial service on Saturday, April 11. Known locally as “Skateboard Freddie,” Frederick passed away last winter of natural causes. He was remembered as a[Read More…]
The Berkeley Springs–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the Apple Butter Festival Logo Contest, proudly sponsored by SC Studios, as we prepare for the 51st Annual Apple Butter Festival. This is a chance for artists of all ages and skill levels to make their[Read More…]
by Geoff Fox Morgan County Schools saw a 19.84% chronic absence through the third nine weeks of the school year with four schools seeing percentages over 20%. That districtwide percentage is down compared to previous three years, with the 2022-2023 school year having had the highest chronic absenteeism for the[Read More…]
The Morgan County Emergency Communications Center has selected Marcie Householder as Emergency Telecommunicator (ETC) of the Quarter for October–December 2025. “With an impressive 22 years of dedicated service to Morgan County 911, Marcie has remained a steady and positive presence in the communications center while adapting to the many changes[Read More…]
Gordon-Ann King 1935-2026 Gordon-Ann King, age 90, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at War Memorial Hospital. Born April 20, 1935 in Tampa, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Eunice Clark Sumner. She graduated from Tampa High School and went to[Read More…]
by Jamie Harris The wins haven’t come yet for the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians varsity softball team, but something else is beginning to surface, belief built on power, fight and a young core that refuses to fold. After another demanding week that included three home losses and one dramatic road[Read More…]
