Mary Edna Catherine Michael Smith 1936-2023 Mary Edna Catherine Michael Smith, 86, of Middletown, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Born September 18, 1936, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ernest Cecil Michael and Maxine Virginia Hovermale. She received a[Read More…]
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Leasure named National Merit Scholarship winner — one of 12 in state
by Kate Evans Berkeley Springs High School graduating senior Matthew Leasure has been named as a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship winner and a National Merit Scholar. His selection was announced on May 10. Leasure is one of 12 West Virginia students to receive the prestigious academic scholarship. Leasure was previously[Read More…]
Bucks I have known: Part XII
This is the latest in a multi-part series of columns about memorable deer that stand out from decades of whitetail hunting. The Suitor Buck In the late 1990’s I was bow hunting on a friend’s property near Paw Paw. I was sitting in a “chain on” portable tree stand, high[Read More…]
Commission gives nod to community agencies, approves grant applications, EDA loan and radio purchase
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners issued several proclamations and signed resolutions in support of multiple grants during their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 3. At the request of Eastern Action, formerly the Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency, of Moorefield, county officials proclaimed May as Community Action Month in[Read More…]
Sale of old school to create recovery center still in process
by Trish Rudder Plans for the sale of the old Bath School Building on Green Street to a company that will renovate the old school into a recovery center is still being negotiated, county officials have said. Morgan County Commissioner Sean Forney on Monday confirmed that the sale has not[Read More…]
School board approves notice of $29.7 million budget for ’23-‘24
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board authorized publication of the proposed 2023-2024 proposed budget for public inspection at their May 2 meeting. School Treasurer Ann Bell will present the budget at the budget hearing that is planned for their May 16 meeting that is scheduled at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
DHHR updates public on changes in benefits due to end of COVID public health emergency
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) on Monday shared updates and changes to Department programs in its Bureau for Medical Services and Bureau for Family Assistance, effective with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. Bureau for Medical Services –[Read More…]
Clark, Stallard and Botticher are Golden Horseshoe winners
by Kate Evans Warm Springs Middle School eighth graders Jeremiah Clark, Rhaina Botticher and Zachary Stallard have been chosen as the three Morgan County winners of the 2023 Golden Horseshoe Award. The prestigious Golden Horseshoe award recognizes state students that excel in West Virginia history and culture. It is given[Read More…]
Caelyn Bartley receives State DAR Award
Ye Towne of Bath Chapter NSDAR announces that Caelyn Bartley, their chapter winner of the Patriots of the American Revolution Essay Contest was selected as the female contest winner for the West Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution. The essay contest is open to all students in grades 9-12 enrolled[Read More…]
Kasekamp, D. Tanouye and S. Tanouye capture Championships at Jim Turbin Invitational
by Jamie Harris This past Saturday, May 6, the Paw Paw Pirates track and field team traveled to Keyser for the Jim Turbin Invitational. With some nice weather for the day the Paw Paw athletes were ready to shine. On the boys’ side the Pi- rates finished in fifth place[Read More…]
