by Trish Rudder Berkeley Springs Water Works (BSWW), the town-owned water department issued a notice on Thursday, February 29 that the boil water alert was lifted for those customers affected by the water line break on Monday, February 26. The customers involved were in the areas of U.S. 522 South[Read More…]
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James Rumsey Technical Institute to host Spring Open House
James Rumsey Technical Institute (JRTI) is hosting a Spring Open House on Thursday, March 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Interested high school and adult learners are encouraged to come meet the instructors and tour the classrooms and shops. Adult programs are available for those looking to start a new career. These[Read More…]
Total value of Morgan County’s property rises by 5%, according to new assessment figures
by Kate Shunney The assessed value of real estate, personal property and public utilities in Morgan County rose by $59.7 million over the previous taxable year, according to figures released last week by the Morgan County Assessor’s office. The total assessed valuation of the county’s property for tax purposes is[Read More…]
Smith named Community Champion
Nikki Bowman Mills, editor of WV Living magazine, stands with Travel Berkeley Springs director Laura Smith, who received a regional award from WV Living magazine recently. The award recognized her work as the county’s lead tourism director and promoter of all things Berkeley Springs. “When the time came for someone[Read More…]
Local resident recalls time sailing the seas as a Merchant Mariner, and service as a soldier
by Trish Rudder Born and raised in Southern Morgan County, Dale Beahn, now 96, recalls the excitement of his early years at sea and as a soldier. At the age of 16, in June of 1945, Beahn was able to join the Merchant Marines. He said he wanted to do[Read More…]
They were the first Morgan County men to be called up, Part II
by Terry Golden Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series. An introduction to George Biggs and Wilbur Harden appeared in last week’s issue of The Messenger. Read it here. The Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society members research local history and enjoy sharing their findings with others. [Read More…]
Jeffery Scott McBee
Jeffery Scott McBee 1974-2024 Jeffery Scott McBee, age 49, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., joined his grandparents, Donald and Alice McBee and Woodrow and Esther Parker on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, Md. surrounded by his family and while under the care of Hospice of Washington County[Read More…]
Douglas Chester Sensel
Douglas Chester Sensel 1950-2024 Douglas Chester Sensel, age 73, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Care Facility in Kearneysville, W.Va. Born May 28, 1950 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Chester Jacob and Dana Maris Repp[Read More…]
Roger Leon Harvey
Roger Leon Harvey 1961-2024 Roger Leon Harvey, age 62, of Hancock, Md., passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at his home. Born Monday, May 29, 1961, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Roger Samson Harvey and the late Frances Lucille (Wyant) Harvey. Roger is survived by one[Read More…]
Charles Anthony “Tony” Fleece
Charles Anthony “Tony” Fleece 1962-2024 Charles Anthony “Tony” Fleece, age 61, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at his daughter’s residence while under the care of his wife, daughter and Hospice of the Panhandle. Born December 15, 1962 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son[Read More…]
