Tammy Faye Moats 1935-2024 Tammy Faye Moats, 88 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to be eternally with the love of her life, Ray C. Moats on Thursday, February 8, 2024, while under the care of Hospice at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, Md., with her[Read More…]
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Morgan County Schools name winners of County Math Field Day event
Morgan County Schools annual Math Field Day competition was held on Tuesday, January 23, at Warm Springs Middle School for students in grades fourth-eighth from Pleasant View Elementary, Paw Paw Schools, Warm Springs Intermediate, and W arm Springs Middle School. The Math Field Day competition for students in grades ninth-12th[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats –Valentine’s Day Trail Mix
My Great Grandmother, Arizona Henry, was always looking for new gift-giving ideas that were healthy and did not cost a lot of money. Since red was her favorite color and Valentine’s Day is this week, I tried to create a recipe that she might approve of. Grandma was not a[Read More…]
How to map out a perfect summer garden
by Lisa Schauer Snow might still be in our future, but this time of year is ideal for dreaming up the perfect summer garden and making plans to ensure it’s a success. Planning a garden is a matter of personal taste, available resources, plant compatibility, and defense against pests, blight,[Read More…]
Water festival seminars will touch on justice, water protection & bottled water impacts
The 34th Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting begins with a seminar, Water: Beneath the Surface and Around the Globe on Friday, February 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs. It is free and open to the public. Kicking off the seminar, Rona Kobell, co-founder[Read More…]
Vaping & e-cigarettes not a “safe alternative” — highly addictive, dangerous for youth
by Kate Evans The use of e-cigarettes or vapes by high school students has grown substantially in the past five years as have health officials’ concerns about teen vaping. E-cigarettes or vapes usually contain nicotine from tobacco, along with flavorings and other additives. They can also deliver cannabis or other[Read More…]
Bath Hotel/Motel requests due February 29
by Trish Rudder It was announced in the February 6 Bath Town Council meeting that Hotel/Motel applications for Fiscal Year 2024-25 are available and must be submitted by February 29. Bath Clerk Sharron Corrick said the application forms can be picked up at the town office at 271 Wilkes Street[Read More…]
Suspect in local burglary arrested in Virginia
A Morgan County man who was wanted by the Sheriff’s Department for a substantial burglary on Mawani Terrace was apprehended in Frederick County, Virginia on Saturday, February 10 and is being charged for similar crimes in that jurisdiction. Sheriff K.C. Bohrer had issued a “Wanted” poster for Cole Alexander Puffenberger,[Read More…]
A lifelong romance carried by faith: Stories from a 70-year marriage
by Kate Shunney These days, John Mesner is the keeper of many memories in his 70-year marriage to his high school sweetheart Adeline. Reaching back through the years to the early days of their courtship, Mrs. Mesner remembers that John was a “country boy” who came to the school in[Read More…]
A big wet one from winter
Forecasts of snow on Tuesday morning were spot on, as February returned with a heavy dose of winter. A two-hour delay for Morgan County Schools turned into a full day of remote learning as school officials took the measure of road conditions. Many area residents were experiencing power outages as[Read More…]
