by Kate Shunney A blaze that began in a home garage on Saturday, July 11 spread into the adjacent residence, destroying the home and displacing two adults. The fire, which claimed a home and garage on Tall Pines Lane off Mountain Run Road, was reported around 8 p.m. on Saturday.[Read More…]
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U.S. Attorney’s Office and West Virginia University Health System reach $4.17 million civil settlement with over controlled substance reporting violations
The United States Attorney’s Offices for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia reported on Monday, July 13 that West Virginia United Health System, Inc., doing business as West Virginia University Health System (WVUHS), has agreed to pay $4,177,139 and enter a Memorandum of Agreement to resolve civil allegations[Read More…]
Keep planting through summer with succession planting plan
by Jodi Richmond, WVU Extension Agent – Mercer County Succession planting allows you to maximize yield through strategic planting. Gardeners may plant early in the season with cool-season crops and as those crops are harvested, replace them with warm-season crops and return to cool-season crops again in the fall, so[Read More…]
Valley Munch adds sub & sandwich options on southern end of county
by Geoff Fox Tucked in the side parking lot of Rock Gap Mercantile, Debra Melson has a small trailer where she’s been serving hot and cold subs, Reubens, and other sandwiches since May 2025. Melson has been in the food business as a cook, chef, caterer, and other positions her[Read More…]
Hessler sworn as new school board member, others take oath of office
One new member of the Morgan County Board of Education was sworn into office on Wednesday, July 1 and two other members took a new oath of office as they started a new term on the board following May’s election. Pam Hessler is the school board’s newest member, elected during[Read More…]
Nighthawks dodge rain drops for Independence Day concert in park
by Lisa Schauer People flocked to Berkeley Springs State Park to see The Nighthawks for an Independence Day concert on Saturday, July 4. The enduring rock, soul and blues band from D.C. entertained the crowd until forced to cover up their equipment at the end of the first set when[Read More…]
A flag-raising Fourth of July draws governor, celebrants
by Lisa Schauer The Town of Bath hosted a flag-raising ceremony at the Morgan County Courthouse on America’s Independence Day last Saturday, July 4, commemorating the 250th birthday of the nation and the town. Mayor Greg Schene welcomed West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, who spoke to the crowd of around[Read More…]
It’s carnival time! Fireman’s Carnival arrives at South Morgan next Tuesday, July 14
Morgan County’s fireman’s carnival will return to town earlier than usual this year, with South Morgan Volunteer Fire Department kicking off its 5th year of the event next Tuesday, July 14. The carnival runs through Saturday evening, July 18 at the fire company grounds on Winchester Grade Road. While the[Read More…]
Driver faces charges for fleeing
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department has charged a Berkeley Springs man with several traffic offenses after attempting to conduct a traffic stop on Winchester Grade Road at about 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2. While running stationary radar, police observed a black pickup truck towing a trailer without registration, according to[Read More…]
Storyteller Souter to share railroad songs & stories at Cacapon July 11
West Virginia performer and educator Mick Souter will visit Cacapon State Park on Saturday, July 11 for a 7 p.m. performance “All Aboard the Iron Horse: Songs and Stories about the History of America’s Railroads.” The concert will take place at the North Patio of the state park, adjacent to[Read More…]
