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…]
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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…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Raisin-filled cookies
Raisin-Filled Cookies My great-grandmother, Arizona Henry, loved Christmas because it meant making cookies with her friends. My sister Lisa and I were always sent to the other room while Grandma and her friends baked cookies all evening. Occasionally, they would bring us a bowl or spoon to lick, still coated[Read More…]
Bath drafting ordinance to address vacant structures
by Lisa Schauer The Town of Bath could be imposing fines and liens on vacant structures deemed unsafe as inspected by police and fire officials, Councilman Ryan Kessel announced in a public meeting on Tuesday, December 16. Kessel said he is working on a new town ordinance to address the[Read More…]
County will draft changes to ambulance fee ordinance, adding proposed commercial fee
by Kate Shunney After two public hearings and recurring discussions over the last several months, Morgan County Commissioners have decided to amend the county’s ambulance fee ordinance to apply the fee to commercial properties. They’ll hold another public hearing about the specifics of the change in the new year, then[Read More…]
Schools suspend surveys after controversy over 4th grade questions
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Schools won’t be using student survey tools for the remainder of the academic year after controversy arose around questions included in a survey of 4th graders and middle school students. Superintendent David Banks made the announcement at the December 16 school board meeting. A student[Read More…]
First Day Hikes set at WV State Parks
West Virginia State Parks will host First Day Hikes at 24 state parks and forests on Jan. 1 to help visitors kick off 2026 with time spent outdoors. These free guided hikes are part of a nationwide initiative to bring people together to connect with nature, explore park trails and[Read More…]
WVU physicians urge caution as state whooping cough cases continue to rise
Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or whooping cough, so they can take precautions and seek treatment, when necessary, to avoid further spread of the infection. Since early November, the number of identified cases of whooping cough in the West Virginia[Read More…]
State offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday
West Virginia state government employees will be given off Christmas Eve, following a proclamation by Governor Patrick Morrisey. The executive announcement gives state employees an “extended Christmas holiday,” the governor’s office said on Friday. That means state offices won’t be open on Wednesday, December 24, including DMVs and Department of[Read More…]
Paw Paw woman arrested on multiple drug charges
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department has charged a Paw Paw woman with multiple drug offenses, following an ongoing investigation. Kimberly D. Hayes, 46, was arrested by warrant on Wednesday, December 17. She has been charged with four counts of delivery of a controlled substance, and two counts of conspiracy. According to[Read More…]
