by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians basketball team faced a challenging stretch to close out 2024 and start the new year, competing in the Hancock Holiday Mixer and subsequent games against regional rivals. Despite the tough outcomes, the Lady Indians demonstrated moments of resilience and standout performances from[Read More…]
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Twilight’s Holistic Healing offers therapy tied to nature in southern Morgan County
by Lisa Schauer Nestled in the woods of a 300-acre farm on the Virginia state line, Twilight’s Holistic Healing has opened on U.S. 522 south of Berkeley Springs. Owner Erin Harris-Smith, a licensed professional counselor and yoga instructor, practices trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children and youth ages five to[Read More…]
Commission approves higher sign-ons for Sheriff’s deputies in effort to recruit & retain officers
by Kate Shunney In the latest move to attract candidates to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department and retain officers already on staff, the Morgan County Commission in December approved doubling a sign-on bonus from $5,000 to $10,000. The bonus would be spread out over three years, so incoming deputies would[Read More…]
Set new goals for yourself for the New Year
by Kate Evans Every year millions of people make New Year’s resolutions that include losing weight, exercising more, healthier eating, getting more organized and spending more time with family and friends. Often those resolutions fall by the wayside by mid-February, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Choosing realistic[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs author publishes new collection of Bible stories in rhyme
by Kate Shunney Berkeley Springs author Barbara Ott-Harding has published her newest book, a collection of Bible stories set in verse to draw in readers. Bible Stories in Rhythm and Rhyme was released by Xulon Press of Florida in December of 2024. The 257-page book interweaves Old and New Testament[Read More…]
County officials okay final spend of federal funds on new building
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners were up against the clock during their final meetings in December, making sure that any remaining ARPA funds — from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – had been committed in contracts for local projects or expenses before December 31, 2024. Under[Read More…]
Empty Old Bath School could be listed as endangered property by preservationists
by Trish Rudder Since the Old Bath School Building on Green Street has remained empty and unimproved for several years, and the owner is in arrears in back taxes, a local historic preservationist is seeking a way to protect the structure. Town of Bath’s Historic Landmarks Commission member Zachary Salman[Read More…]
Bath’s 1% municipal sales and use tax goes into effect
by Trish Rudder As part of the Town of Bath budget overhaul, an additional 1% municipal sales and use tax on sales and services sold inside the town limits of the town took effect on January 1 of this year. Businesses inside the town limits are now implementing the added[Read More…]
Results from load study show Hancock bridge performing at expected levels
by Geoff Fox Back in October, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration did a load study on the US 522. The Hancock News reached out to the MDOT SHA to find out what the results of the study found out about the bridge. “Based on the current information[Read More…]
American Red Cross to hold three-day community event in Berkeley Springs
UPDATED Jan. 21: Due to snow and road conditions, American Red Cross staff will not be set up at Berkeley Baptist Church for this event. Individuals interested in receiving the free smoke detectors can still register here to receive them — https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=vms_public_form&form_id=12446 _______________________________________________________________________ The American Red Cross of the Greater[Read More…]
