by Kate Shunney The house that once held Morgan County’s Animal Control offices and provided housing for animal control officers will get a new life as a facility to care for local animals. Morgan County Commissioners last week voted 3-0 in favor of drafting a two-year lease agreement with a[Read More…]
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French Creek Freddie predicts more winter for West Virginia
French Creek Freddie, the state’s official weather-predicting groundhog, predicted six more weeks of winter during the annual Groundhog Day celebration at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in Upshur County During the annual event, which was attended by 150 visitors from across the state, Gov. Morrisey joined West Virginia Division[Read More…]
Commissioners will hold public hearing on Feb. 18 about commercial ambulance fee structure
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners have set another public hearing to take comments from residents and business owners about a method to collect a county ambulance fee from commercial entities. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 18 at 11:30 a.m. in the County Commission meeting room of[Read More…]
Senior Center hit by theft
Senior Life Services of Morgan County were hit last week with criminal acts that the agency director says will put their finances in a bind and reduce services to senior citizens of the county. According to Tammy Kees, director of the Senior Life Services, the Meals on Wheels program truck[Read More…]
Local, state and federal candidates surface as 2026 filing period ends
by Kate Shunney The close of candidate filing for the 2026 election season brought additional names to the list of state residents who are seeking elected office in Morgan County and across West Virginia during this mid-term race. As of press time, the following individuals had filed in the Morgan[Read More…]
Melvin A. Morris
Melvin A. Morris 1940-2026 On January 10, 2026, Melvin A. Morris (85) of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., answered the final “All Board” on the train bound for glory. He was surrounded by his wife of 63 years, Annie, daughter, Kandy, “bonus” daughter, Cindy and his faithful companion, Charlie. Melvin also leaves behind[Read More…]
Carol Ann Marshall
Carol Ann Marshall Carol Ann Marshall, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Alexander J. Walker, Jr.
Alexander J. Walker, Jr. 1935-2026 Alexander Joseph Walker, Jr., age 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home while under the care of Grane Hospice in Three Springs, Pa. Born August 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Alexander Joseph Walker, Sr. and Lena Majeski[Read More…]
Kurt Wayne Camm
Kurt Wayne Camm 1953-2026 Kurt Wayne Camm, 72, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Berkeley Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 30, 1953, in Camden, New Jersey, to Marlowe Emma Deichert Camm and the late Winfield William Camm.[Read More…]
Eastelene F. Marshall
Eastelene F. Marshall 1928-2026 Eastelene Florence “Essie” Hewett Marshall, age 97, of Bayville, N. J., passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at her home while under hospice care. Essie was born August 28, 1928 to parents, Wade H. Hewett and Lola C. Shriver, and lived most of her life in[Read More…]