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School board keeps levy at same rate for new tax year
The Morgan County Board of Education voted to keep the school levy at its existing rate for the upcoming tax year. Morgan Couny taxpayers pay a school levy rate of 38.8 cents per $100 of valuation on their property and a school excess levy rate of 32.16 cents per $100[Read More…]
Local composer’s new work on WV mine wars to premier at Shepherd April 26
by Kate Shunney Musical composer Walker Williams comes from Morgan County and has taken their passionate interest in music and composition to places around the world. This weekend, Williams will share an original musical piece with choir with a West Virginia audience at Shepherd University. Shepherd University’s Masterworks Chorale will[Read More…]
Governor orders flags lowered to half mast to honor Pope Francis
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation ordering flags to be flown at half mast until sunset on the day of internment to honor the life of Pope Francis. “We join Catholics around the world to mourn the loss of Pope Francis,” said Governor Morrisey. “His Holiness served the Church with[Read More…]
Second Hands Off rally draws larger crowd
Lines of rally attendees held signs along Valley Road in front of the Morgan County Courthouse on Saturday, April 19 as part of a second “Hands Off” public rally event held nationwide to push back against historic cuts to government programs by the current administration. Signs called for preserving Veterans[Read More…]
Microburst storm cuts off power, hospital access & leaves damage in its path
by Kate Shunney Just half an hour of intense weather on Saturday evening inflicted severe damage on parts of Morgan County, cut power to thousands and cut off access to War Memorial Hospital for close to a full day. At around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, a storm moved[Read More…]
Paw Paw Pirates battle weather, tough competition at Berkeley Springs Track Meet
by Jamie Harris On a chilly and rain-soaked Friday, April 11, the Paw Paw High School Pirates track and field teams braved the elements at Berkeley Springs High School to compete in a seven-team meet featuring some of the local programs in the region. Despite the cold and rainy conditions,[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Tennis recap
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School tennis teams delivered a strong performance on their home courts Wednesday, April 9, as they hosted Bishop Walsh out of Frostburg, Md., at the Warm Springs Tennis Courts. With grit and determination, both the Indians and Lady Indians came away with key[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs hosts Tri-State Track & Field battle in cold, rainy conditions
by Jamie Harris Despite cold temperatures and steady rain, the Berkeley Springs High School track & field team braved the elements on Friday, April 11, to host a highly competitive meet featuring teams from across the tri-state area. With seven boys’ teams and five girls’ teams in attendance, the meet[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs High School Softball faces ups and downs in busy week
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School softball team experienced a rollercoaster week, culminating in a 1-2 record that showcased both resilience and challenges. The week kicked off on Wednesday, April 9, as the Lady Indians hosted the East Hardy Cougars in a nail-biting showdown. Despite damp conditions[Read More…]
