Lu Ann Jamison 1954-2022 Well, if you are reading this, Lu Ann is dead. But what a wonderful life she had. Lu Ann was born October 18, 1954 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. to her parents, the late Oliver Wendell Holmes Jamison and Nita Mae Lyons Jamison of Berkeley Springs, and[Read More…]
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White’s Gap gates on Sleepy Creek to be open for hunting season
An access gate across the White’s Gap road into Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area is open and will remain open during West Virginia’s deer season, officials with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources confirmed with The Morgan Messenger on Friday. Buck firearms season opens on Monday, November 21. The[Read More…]
Weber Brothers releasing rocking new live album “Wild As the Wild Dogs”
by Kate Evans Fans of The Weber Brothers will be thrilled to learn that the band has a superb, rocking new live recording entitled “Wild As The Wild Dogs.” (Water Street Trilogy Part I) The CD of mostly original tunes was released on November 12. The Weber Brothers’ music is[Read More…]
Buck season opens Monday, Nov. 21
West Virginia’s buck firearms season open this coming Monday, November 21 and remains open through December 4. During the season, hunters may take one antlered deer per day, and a maximum of three antlered deer during the season in conjunction with the appropriate licenses. Any deer kill must be registered[Read More…]
State lawmakers get glimpse inside train depot restoration work
by Trish Rudder About 14 members of the West Virginia Legislature visited the Berkeley Springs Train Depot on Monday, November 14 as part of their tour of the Town of Bath. Their interim meetings are being held at Cacapon Resort State Park and it gave the town an opportunity to[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Police has new patrolman
by Trish Rudder Patrolman Nicholas Queen, 19, is the newest member of the Berkeley Springs Police Department for the Town of Bath. Queen graduated from Martinsburg High School in May. He applied for his new job in Berkeley Springs and was hired on September 26. He will receive training at[Read More…]
Chip Shots – Some fire after all
Some fire after all by Jim Buzzerd For several weeks there has been ongoing speculation about Neal Brown’s future as head football coach at West Virginia University. While there was widespread support to end Brown’s tenure at West Virginia as his team was 3-6 last week except for one gigantic[Read More…]
High-dose flu vaccine recommended for older adults
Flu season is here and on track to be severe. Currently, the U.S. is experiencing the highest influenza hospitalizations seen during this time period in the last ten years. This year, health officials have new flu shot guidance for older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend[Read More…]
Veterans Day ceremony honored valor, echoed cost of service
by Lisa Schauer Steady rain fell over a somber Veterans Day program at Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60 in Berkeley Springs last Friday, November 11. An undeterred crowd filled the dining hall to honor and remember the sacrifices of America’s war veterans and their families. Placemats handmade by local student[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Cabbage steaks
Cabbage steaks My Great Grandmother Arizona Henry loved her cabbage. It was served several times a week at our house. Cabbage is healthy, goes with any dish, and it’s delicious. It can be the entire meal or served as a side dish. Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that helps reduce[Read More…]