by Jamie Harris This past week the Berkeley Springs Indians wrestling team was able to pick up three duals wins. Two of those wins came on the road at Mercersburg Academy and the third was in front of the Berkeley Springs faithful on senior day recognition. On Wednesday, January 18[Read More…]
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Paw Paw takes wins over Hancock and Timber Ridge
by Jamie Harris The red-hot Paw Paw Pirates ran their record to 9-4 on the season with two wins this past week. Both wins came on the road as the Pirates used balanced offense and defense to put the clamps on both teams. On Tuesday, January 17 the Pirates traveled[Read More…]
Protect yourself & your family from carbon monoxide poisoning
by Kate Evans Wintertime poses the greatest risk of carbon monoxide poisoning due to the use of gas-powered furnaces and dangerous sources of alternative heat and power used during power outages. Keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning by following this information and these safety tips. Carbon monoxide Carbon[Read More…]
Cleanup of old fuel tank on pause at Great Cacapon gas station
by Kate Shunney Excavation work at the old Mechem’s gas station in Great Cacapon has been paused as state environmental officials say more cleanup and sampling work is needed at the site. An underground storage tank that used to serve the gas station was removed in November 2022 as part[Read More…]
State says Paw Paw sewer system improvement plans can move ahead toward funding
by Kate Evans The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council last week approved plans from the Town of Paw Paw to upgrade the public sewer system in town, and gave town officials the go-ahead to find funding for the $3.7 million project. The original project to improve the wastewater[Read More…]
DHHR recruiting behavioral health professionals with new round of loan incentives
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has added a new financial assistance initiative to increase West Virginia’s behavioral health workforce as the state’s largest agency tries to fill significant vacancies. State officials are offering educational loan repayment incentives to attract therapists, social workers and psychiatrists. “DHHR’s[Read More…]
Hospice prepares for annual snack pack project
In just a couple of short weeks, Hospice of the Panhandle’s Education Center, will be transformed into a snack distribution center. And the end result will be that 15,000 snacks, ranging from granola bars to raisins to potato chips to candy, will be distributed to Hospice providers and supporters as[Read More…]
Bath Hotel/Motel fund requests due by Feb. 28
by Trish Rudder The deadline to apply for a request for the Town of Bath’s Hotel Motel funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 is Tuesday, February 28. Applications need to be completed and returned by that date, said Town of Bath Clerk, Sharron Corrick. The hotel/motel occupancy tax helps fund organizations[Read More…]
Cook named interim Bath police chief
by Trish Rudder Berkeley Springs Police Department patrolman, Richard Cook is the interim police chief for the Town of Bath. At the January 17 Bath Town Council meeting, Councilwoman Rose Jackson, who chairs the Public Safety committee, said Cook is the interim police chief. Former Police Chief Tony Link resigned[Read More…]
Paw Paw Library offers family movies, pushing early literacy
by Kate Evans The Paw Paw Public Library has begun showing movies every other Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. as part of their wintertime family offerings. A total of five movies are currently scheduled. The first movie “I Can Only Imagine”-the inspiring true story behind Mercy Me’s chart-topping song about[Read More…]