West Virginia’s buck firearms season opened this Monday, November 24 and will remain open to December 7 in every county except Logan, McDowell, Mingo and Wyoming counties. Hunters may harvest one buck with a base license and can purchase a stamp for an additional buck where allowed. Hunters must wear[Read More…]
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Temporary bridge to carry traffic during one-lane bridge replacement
Work is underway once again on a project to replace the Pallet Factory Bridge over Sleepy Creek along Winchester Grade Road (Route 13). A temporary bridge has been placed over the creek to eventually carry traffic while a two-lane bridge is built in place of the existing concrete bridge. The[Read More…]
Jules kicks off annual EPEC donation drive
Jules Enchanting Gifts in Berkeley Springs is once again collecting donations from the community to deliver to the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center for local victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. On Sunday, November 30, the shop will host its 7th annual donation drive to benefit the[Read More…]
Paw Paw man jailed after bond revoked
James M. Flint, 24, of Paw Paw was jailed on Wednesday, November 19 after his bond was revoked from Morgan County Circuit Court following two crimes committed last summer. On May 26, a warrant was issued in Morgan County for the arrest of Flint, who was wanted in connection with[Read More…]
Town of Paw Paw seeking Home Rule powers, will hold public hearing Dec. 1
by Kate Shunney Town of Paw Paw officials will hear feedback on December 1 about their proposal to get Home Rule powers under West Virginia municipal laws. Town officials have prepared a Municipal Home Rule application to the West Virginia Municipal Home Rule Board, and a public hearing about the[Read More…]
Bath officials warn county that water line extension could push treatment plant past its maximum capacity
by Kate Shunney County and Town of Bath officials had a lively meeting of the minds last Wednesday about how much development growth the public water service around Berkeley Springs might be able to handle now and in the near future. Bath elected officials sounded the alarm quite clearly that[Read More…]
Ronald K. Michael, Sr.
Ronald K. Michael, Sr. Ronald Keith Michael, Sr., 67 of Berkeley Springs, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.
John Walter Hawthorne, Jr.
John Walter Hawthorne, Jr. 1948-2025 John Walter Hawthorne, Jr., age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his home. Born March 8, 1948 in Saltville, Va., he was the son of the late John W. and Dorothy Hawthorne, Sr. John was a high school[Read More…]
Martha Dale Avella
Martha Dale Avella 1954-2025 Martha Dale Avella, age 71, of Hancock, Md., passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Hagerstown, Md. Born Monday, January 4, 1954, in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Clauda Schaidt Avella. Martha was a graduate of Hancock High School. She[Read More…]
State offices, courthouse will close half-day on Wednesday
Resulting from a governor’s proclamation giving West Virginia state employees a half-day off before Thanksgiving, the offices of West Virginia agencies across the state will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26. This includes offices like the DMV and Human Services. The Morgan County Commission has elected to follow[Read More…]
