by Trish Rudder To get a better understanding of the Town of Bath’s historic value and how to preserve it, the town’s Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) is hosting public workshops by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on Thursday, October 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ice House.[Read More…]
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Run wall repair begins in state park
Contractors worked along the edges of Warm Springs Run in Berkeley Springs State Park on Monday. Workers were removing silt and vegetation from the run, preparing to fix the stone retaining walls and bridges over the run in the park. The project has been in the planning stages for several[Read More…]
Paw Paw High School honored as Champion of College Access & Success
by Kate Evans Paw Paw High School was one of 45 high schools in West Virginia that was honored for its phenomenal efforts to help provide students and families with information about higher education opportunities after graduation and to aid them in planning for college. Paw Paw Schools elementary and[Read More…]
Man finds fatal crash victim along Pious Ridge
Editor’s note: This story has been edited to correct errors. An Elkins man was found deceased Sunday along a Morgan County roadway in what police believe was a single-vehicle accident that went undetected for multiple days. Morgan County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Johnnie Walter said Monday that officers were called[Read More…]
Local man dies after Sunday motorcycle accident
A Morgan County man was severely injured on Sunday, October 15 in a motorcycle accident on Pious Ridge Road, and has died of his injuries after being flown by helicopter to Winchester Medical Center for treatment. Morgan County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Johnnie Walter said officers were dispatched to the[Read More…]
Lady Indians Soccer takes win on senior night
by Jamie Harris This past Thursday night, October 5, the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians hosted the Southern Fulton Lady Indians in high school soccer action at Morgan Field. Berkeley Springs was looking to snap a seven game losing streak and pick up their fourth win of the season. Berkeley Springs[Read More…]
Another weekend of wrestling in the books
Berkeley Springs High School junior Kollin Sullivan finished a tough weekend of wrestling at the I-64 Final Four duals and individual tournament. Sullivan finished in fourth place with an overall 7-5 (3-2 duals and 4-3 individual tournament). O
Where to get flu, COVID, RSV and other vaccines
by Kate Evans While a few area pharmacies and providers have the new 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine, most are still waiting to receive their first shipments of it. Below is information from some area providers and pharmacies on the seasonal influenza vaccines, updated COVID vaccine and other vaccines they carry.[Read More…]
‘Tis the season: Take steps to protect from respiratory illnesses
by Kate Evans A triple onslaught of respiratory illnesses-COVID-19, seasonal influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a concern again as people start moving indoors as the weather gets cooler and the holidays move closer. Morgan County and Washington County are currently at a low level for COVID-19 infection. Health[Read More…]
Bath council asks DOH to reinstall the crosswalks amid safety concerns
by Trish Rudder At the Bath Town Council meeting on October 3, Berkeley Springs Police Chief William Carper said the letter signed by all Town of Bath officials was sent to the state Division of Highways (DOH) informing them of the unsafe conditions in town without pedestrian crosswalks. Washington Street[Read More…]
