WV Legislature holds interim meetings at Cacapon Morgan County’s business, tourism and elected officials are preparing to host West Virginia lawmakers early next week while legislators hold their regular interim committee meetings at Cacapon State Park November 13-15. In between committee meetings and government business updates, lawmakers will be guided[Read More…]
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Our Opinion: A chance to see how it works
County residents have a unique chance coming up to see how West Virginia government works at the state level. Members of the state Legislature will come to Cacapon State Park on Sunday, November 13 for three days of committee meetings. These interim meetings are set each year for lawmakers to[Read More…]
Morgan County Sheriff’s Report
30 October 2022 Deputy Knotts worked GHSP Patrols. 3 citations issued. Deputy Hedrick arrested Benjamin C. Norton, 34, for possession with intent to deliver controlled substances. Deputy Diehl investigated a crash on Martinsburg Road. Lt. Place investigated harassment by electronic device. Deputy Hedrick responded to a disturbance on Cassidy Lane.[Read More…]
Bath Christmas 2022 schedule of events taking shape
by Trish Rudder Christmas lanterns have gone up along downtown Berkeley Springs streets this week, marking the early start of the local holiday season. Bath Christmas Project, Inc., a local non-profit organization that decorates the town and provides events for the upcoming holidays, is finalizing their list of Christmas events[Read More…]
Bath’s Historic Landmarks Commission gets solid footing after a dormant year
by Trish Rudder It has taken more than one year for the Bath Town Council to have a functioning Historic Landmarks Commission whose job is to protect and preserve the town’s historic structures. At a meeting on October 27, the commission members got some points from Meredith Dreistadt, Certified Local[Read More…]
Chip Shots – Smoke, no fire
Smoke, no fire by Jim Buzzerd What happens when the West Virginia University football team with just one conference win plays winless in conference Iowa State? The answer is the Mountaineers found a way to lose 31-14. West Virginia has now lost three in a row and is 3-6 overall[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie
Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie Pumpkins make great decorations for the fall. They are just right for carving that scary face to keep away evil spirits. Pumpkin season 2021 is upon us. We shouldn’t forget that pumpkins are a rich, nutritious food that can be eaten year-round. The orange color is a[Read More…]
School buildings and grounds, athletic committees discuss facility upgrades & needs
by Kate Evans The Morgan County Schools buildings and grounds committee met at their September 28 meeting and discussed a number of projects, including building a new batting cage at Berkeley Springs High School, according to their minutes. Coach Scott Hessler said he’d worked with CNB and Close Insurance, who[Read More…]
Cacapon River film festival set for November 12
The Friends of the Cacapon River is sponsoring the first Cacapon River Environmental Short Film Festival on Saturday, November 12 from noon to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The series of environment-related films will be shown at the Star Theatre in Berkeley Springs. “The[Read More…]
Cacapon Resort State Park activities
Thursday, November 10 10 a.m. – All about Bears. How fast do black bears run? What did I do if I see a bear? Join park naturalist to learn some bear facts and impor- tant ways to help keep them wild. 1 p.m.- Woodpecker Wow. Learn about their adaptations and[Read More…]
