by Zac Swaim Every year Valentine’s Day follows an all too familiar script. Dinner reservations are made weeks in advance, careful plans are set, and expectations build for what is supposed to be the date night of the year. Restaurants fill, menus are studied, and couples feel pressure to make[Read More…]
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School board approves details of special levy to go before voters in May
by Kate Shunney County school officials have approved the date of a special levy election in Morgan County as May 12, West Virginia’s primary election date. Members of the Morgan County Board of Education on February 3 voted in favor of the date and unanimously approved the text of the[Read More…]
Postmark dates may not match the day you mailed your letter, according to U.S. Postal Service
by Kate Shunney A postmark from the United States Postal Service (USPS) has long served for the public as an official confirmation of the date that a mail item was sent, especially items like tax returns or documents that have to meet certain time deadlines. Now, those who use the[Read More…]
Valentine history seated in pagan festival, Christian martyrdom
by Lisa Schauer Even this monument to romantic passion – Valentine’s Day – is rooted in secrecy, violence and retribution. The origins of Valentine’s Day date back to ancient times, much different from today’s commercial obsession. The name itself comes from a martyr, someone who was killed or made to[Read More…]
Morgan County 911 recognized by state for leading accreditation
Representatives from Morgan County Emergency Communications, along with County Administrator Misty Clingerman, attended the West Virginia 911 Council Meeting held Friday, February 6 in South Charleston, West Virginia. During the meeting, the Morgan County Communications Center was formally recognized as part of the first-ever group of 911 centers in the[Read More…]
Bath council discusses possible developments, town trees and cleanup efforts
by Lisa Schauer The possible impact of future development on Bath’s water supplies and downtown economy were up for discussion during the Bath Council meeting on Tuesday, February 3. In discussing the capacity of the Berkeley Springs Water Works to handle future customer demand, Councilwoman Mary Lynn Hickey said that[Read More…]
Paw Paw High School recognized again for college-readiness efforts
Paw Paw High School was recognized the February 3 Board of Education meeting as the recipient of the 2025 American College Application Campaign School of Excellence Award—an honor awarded to only one school in the state. “This honor reflects the dedication of the school’s students, staff, families, and community to[Read More…]
Donna Rae Henry
Donna Rae Henry 1951-2026 Donna Rae Henry, 74, of Martinsburg, W.Va., passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 25, 1951, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., to Donald Edward and Betty Jean Miller Clark. Donna lived a life full of love, devotion and kindness.[Read More…]
Mary Jo Crolley
Mary Jo Crolley 1938-2026 Mrs. Mary Jo Crolley, 87, of Braddock Heights, Md., went to her eternal rest, February 3, 2026, peacefully at her home. Born December 7, 1938, in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Marvin Robert Crouse and the late Dorothy Virginia Michael Crouse.[Read More…]
Sarah Evrard Bailey
Sarah Evrard Bailey 1942-2026 Sarah Evrard Bailey, born on November 17, 1942, and grew up in Crafton, Pa., passed away peacefully in Naperville, Illinois on February 1, 2026. She was a dedicated mother, registered nurse and later in life graduated from Seabury Western Seminary in Chicago and became an Episcopal[Read More…]
