Members of Morgan County’s Grand Jury handed down felony indictments against 15 individuals when they met for their April term in the Morgan County Circuit Court last Tuesday, April 7. The individuals will be arraigned, at which time they will enter an answer to the charges and future hearings will[Read More…]
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Entries invited for the 2026 Morgan County Photo Contest
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…]
Pirates come up short in wild battle at Tucker County
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…]
Lady Indians search for answers after pair of Spring Break defeats
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…]
Indians break through on the road, then face Spring Break gauntlet
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…]
Voter registration deadline is next Tuesday for May 12 primary
West Virginia residents who meet eligibility requirements have until Tuesday, April 21 to register to vote before the General Election or to change details of their voter registry, including their party. Now is the time to modify an address or party affiliation ahead of the May 12 nonpartisan election and[Read More…]
Messenger & American Legion to host Meet the Candidates forum this Sunday
The Morgan Messenger and American Legion Post 60 will again co-host a Meet the Candidates forum this Sunday, April 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion hall in Berkeley Springs. The Legion is located at 527 North Washington Street. Candidates who filed for local offices, state legislative[Read More…]
Spring service remembers Freddie
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…]
Apple Butter Festival logo contest returns for 2026
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…]
School board tracks progress toward higher attendance rates
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…]
