Each weekly edition of The Morgan Messenger includes the Church Page (usually page 6 in most weeks) which lists local and area houses of worship, their service times and contact information, along with a clergy member’s name. We always aim to share the most accurate information with our readers, so[Read More…]
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Snowfall may offer boost for local soil ahead of growing season
by Zac Swaim This winter’s snowfall may have slowed travel and daily routines, but for gardeners and farmers it could be a welcome development as spring and the planting season approaches. After a growing season marked by dry stretches mixed with heavy downpours, steady winter snow provides a different kind[Read More…]
Local students create climate booklet to educate, inspire action
Students at Wind Dance Farm & Earth Education Center in Morgan County recently designed an art project to help educate the community about climate change. The project’s focal point is a three-foot circular canvas with a painting of the Earth at the center. Radiating outwards from Earth, viewers can see[Read More…]
Valley Health Community Wellness Festival offers screenings, demos
Since 1995, the annual Valley Health Community Wellness Festival has offered health screenings, learning and fun for all ages. The 32nd annual festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 28 at the Apple Blossom Mall. The event is free to attend and open to the[Read More…]
International Water Tasting draws a global crowd, shares importance of essential resource
by Lisa Schauer Members of the worldwide water industry descended into town over the weekend for the 36th annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting. Awards for water taste and packaging were at stake, symbolizing not only bragging rights, but a marketing advantage in a competitive and growing industry. German author[Read More…]
Bath municipal sales tax yields $402,000 in first year
by Lisa Schauer Town of Bath brought in a total of $402,000 from its new one-percent municipal sales tax in 2025. In a public meeting on Tuesday, February 17, town officials reported $122,000 was received in the fourth quarter, which included tourism-heavy events like the Apple Butter Festival and Winter[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs academic team takes third in regional showdown
The Berkeley Springs High School Academic Showdown team participated in the West Virginia Regional Competition Saturday, February 21, at Shepherd University, competing against Washington High School,. Jefferson High School, Hampshire High School, Frankfort High School and Spring Mills High School. This was the first competition of the year and the[Read More…]
County talks housing & affordability with HOME Consortium director
by Kate Shunney Morgan County has a housing affordability problem, county officials admitted last week as they approved another year of participation with the HOME Consortium. The Consortium is an Eastern Panhandle coalition of cities and counties formed to receive and distribute federal affordable housing funds. Cory Roman, Community Development[Read More…]
Shooting leaves Hancock resident dead, police still investigating circumstances
by Geoff Fox A shooting on Whispering Winds Road has left a 43-year-old Hancock man dead and police looking for answers. On Saturday, February 21, just after 9:30 p.m., deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Hancock Police Department responded to the 400 block of Whispering[Read More…]
U.S. municipal waters come out on top, with sparkling and bottled winners representing Australia & Italy at Water Tasting
The 36th Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting gave out awards to waters from four continents. Five continents total had waters among the over 100 entries. The Municipal Water Category saw a U.S. sweep, including three previous gold medal winners. Ft. Wayne, Indiana took home their first Gold Medal. Silver medal[Read More…]
