by Trish Rudder The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Knights of Columbus No. 12191 honored veterans on Sunday, November 10. Standing on the south side of East Fairfax Street with the Fairfax Green behind them, the Knights of Columbus members who participated were: West Virginia State Deputy Mike Stanger,[Read More…]
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Morgan County voter turnout at 65% as voters back GOP candidates, elect Trump to second term
by Kate Shunney On a warm and sunny Election Day, lines of Morgan County voters cast their ballots in the 2024 General Election at 13 precincts around the county as November temperatures swelled in the upper 70s. By 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday night – just two hours after polls had[Read More…]
Manchin nominates 43 West Virginia students for U.S. service academies
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) announced his intent to nominate 43 West Virginia students to the U.S. Service Academies, which include the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point.[Read More…]
Chamber welcomes Rone back as Executive Director
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce had a brief search for an Executive Director replacement after the post-Apple Butter Festival departure of Krista Hoffman from the position, and has welcomed back a familiar face to lead the business organization. Jules Happy Rone, who served as an interim Chamber of[Read More…]
Veteran’s Day program honored all who served
by Lisa Schauer Members of Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60 hosted a patriotic Veterans Day program for the community on Monday, November 11 in Berkeley Springs. All veterans who have served, or are currently serving in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve were[Read More…]
Bath Christmas Project kicks off 2024 events
by Trish Rudder The Bath Christmas Project has been busy decorating for the holidays. Hunter Clark, president of the non-profit, all volunteer group of “elves” said donations purchased 1,000 new lights on the community Christmas tree on the Fairfax Green. It has a “topper” and will be lit Thanksgiving night,[Read More…]
Groups can “Deck the Meters” downtown; applications open for 80 spots
by Trish Rudder Town of Bath Municipal Clerk Breauna Farris, who heads up the holiday parking meter decorations for the town again this year, said applications to participate in Deck the Meters are available. The application package can be picked up at Town Hall at 271 Wilkes Street in Berkeley[Read More…]
522 Bypass could open this month; northern connector to open in 2027
by Kate Shunney A discussion between Morgan County commissioners and West Virginia Division of Highways officials on Wednesday answered several sticky questions about the U.S. 522 Bypass project as the new 3.4-mile, four-lane is nearing completion. The top question: when will the first portion of the bypass open to traffic?[Read More…]
Charles “Charlie” Victor Keene, Jr.
Charles “Charlie” Victor Keene, Jr. 1953-2024 Charles “Charlie” Victor Keene, Jr., 70, of Bunker Hill, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at his home. Born December 20, 1953 in Tazwell County, Va., to the late Charles Victor Keene, Sr. and Una Vesta Anderson Keene. He is survived by[Read More…]
Mary JoAnn Martin
Mary JoAnn Martin 1952-2024 Mary JoAnn Martin, 72, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Hospice of the Panhandle. Born January 19, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Lesley Earl Tanksley and Mary Catherine (Icenhour) Tanksley. Mary Jo worked as an office manager, most[Read More…]
