by Trish Rudder Getting ready for spring, the annual Make It Shine clean-up events in the Town of Bath and in Greenway Cemetery begin on Saturday, April 5 with a rain date of Saturday, April 12. The time is 9 a.m.-12 noon on both dates. The event is sponsored by[Read More…]
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Chamber partners with BSHS for Career Fair, public session open to job seekers
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is once again teaming up with Berkeley Springs High School to host a Career Fair on Thursday, March 13. This event is designed to connect students with local businesses and career opportunities, while also welcoming the wider community. Job seekers, virtual students, and[Read More…]
New offerings at senior center boost movement, balance, creativity & connections
by Kate Evans Senior Life Services of Morgan County has new activities, programs and special events for seniors age 60 and older. Their main location-the Berkeley Springs Senior Center- is located at 106 Sand Mine Road Suite 1 in the former US Silica building. The facility is open Monday to[Read More…]
Mud rain hits area (and our cars)
Many local residents were scratching their heads on Saturday morning as they looked at their cars and trucks covered in an unusual sort of dirt pattern. Rain fell on Friday evening and overnight, and delivered an unusual weather phenomenon called “mud rain.” “The southwest … has been experiencing dust storms[Read More…]
Filing for candidates in Bath town election begins April 1
by Trish Rudder The Town of Bath election filing dates for Mayor, Town Recorder and five council members are Tuesday, April 1 to Saturday, April 12. A filing fee of $5 is required and forms are available at the Town Municipal Building at 271 Wilkes Street. All candidates must be[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Water Works wins Silver at water tasting, connects with other winning water systems
by Trish Rudder Berkeley Springs Water was awarded second place in the Municipal Water category at the 35th Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition. Held on Saturday, February 22 at The Country Inn, the annual event had a “U.S. sweep” in the Municipal Water Category, said event producer Jill Klein[Read More…]
Dressing up the springs
Contractors have been laying a brick walkway near the Gentlemen’s Springs in Berkeley Springs State Park as part of park upgrade projects. A park official estimated the work on this walkway would be complete around the end of the month or beginning of April. Visitors to the old Roman bathhouse[Read More…]
School mid-year financial review shows increase in revenue and expenses
by Kate Evans Morgan County Schools Treasurer Ann Bell told the Morgan County Board of Education there were increases in the regular levy and special levy tax collections along with salaries and benefits and some services in Fiscal Year 2025 during her Mid-Year Financial Review presentation at the March 4[Read More…]
Richard Allen “Highball” High
Richard Allen “Highball” High 1961-2025 Richard Allen “Highball” High, 63, of Berkeley Springs, passed Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 27, 1961, in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Dorothy Emmons. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by[Read More…]
School board approves budget and finance items, considers policies
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved a number of financial and budget items at their Febru- ary 4 meeting along with approving the first reading of a number of policies. HVAC pay applications The school board approved Pay Application 11-A total- ing $5,842 for the Morgan County[Read More…]
