The West Virginia Division of Highways has said they will close the one-lane bridge known as the Pallet Factory Bridge on Winchester Grade Road (Route 13) on Wednesday, January 7 to begin construction of a new bridge. Signs will direct motorists during the project. The old bridge will remain closed[Read More…]
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Bath Civic Trust announces $5K in grants to local groups
The Bath Civic Trust (BCT) announced the 2025 community grant award recipients selected at their December board meeting. Bath Civic Trust board chair Mary Lynn Hickey reported that the following organizations will each receive $500: –Berkeley Springs Fire Department –Morgan County Public Library — Morgan County Backpacks program — Berkeley[Read More…]
Looking Back on the headlines of 2025
January Work begins by Columbia Gas Transmission on a 3.4-mile, 8-inch natural gas pipeline from Fulton County, Pa. to Morgan County. Johnnie Walter is sworn in as Morgan County Sheriff. Darren Thorne of Romney is tapped to become State Senator for this district, replacing Charles Trump IV who is West[Read More…]
Big dead tree removed on Green Street
by Kate Lehman On Tuesday, December 16, Truax Tree Services removed a large, aging maple tree on Green Street that had been recently deemed a public hazard by the Tree Board and Town Council. The tree had been dropping large limbs onto the sidewalk and street, posing significant risks to[Read More…]
Downed power line sparks three acre wildfire at Cacapon; area crews respond to contain
by Kate Shunney A brush fire ignited by a downed power line in Cacapon State Park’s upper trail area burned three acres before fire crews from around the region contained the blaze on Tuesday, December 30. Crews were dispatched shortly after 7 a.m. to respond to the area above the[Read More…]
West Virginia State Parks Foundation launches “Mountains are Always Free” Photo Contest
The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has announced the creation of the “Mountains are Always Free” Photo Contest, which will run through the end of February. The contest is intended to showcase the best of winter in West Virginia State Parks, Forests, and Rail Trails. “West Virginia state park areas[Read More…]
Public health officials say influenza A causing more severe illnesses now
by Kate Shunney The appearance of influenza in the general population is expected in mid-December, with increased circulation at holiday gatherings that spread germs among people. That prediction has come true locally. Public health officials in Morgan County confirm that’s what’s being seen now, with local residents reporting the spread[Read More…]
Police chase leads to local man’s arrest
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department has charged a Berkeley Springs man with multiple offenses, following a pursuit through the woods on Monday, December 22. According to a criminal complaint filed in Morgan County Magistrate Court by Deputy Ryan Diehl, police were dispatched to a residence on Pious Ridge Road for a[Read More…]
County Animal Control officer pulls man from burning trailer
by Kate Shunney A Morgan County man survived a trailer fire on December 29 due to the actions of a county Animal Control officer who stopped and pulled the man from the flaming residence. Morgan County Animal Control Officer Ivory Brown called the structure fire into the 911 center around[Read More…]
Local student stuffs stockings for others as Christmas giving project
Sharing Christmas cheer and treats became Kapree Lewis’ holiday project this year, and was a resounding success as she and her family stuffed 57 stockings to be shared with youth in the region being served by CASA of the Eastern Panhandle. In a post sharing the photo and news of[Read More…]
