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Police searching for pair in Tuesday burglary incident
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a local woman and man in connection with a larceny incident in Great Cacapon on Tuesday, June 28. Residents in the area of Milo School Road and Youngblood Road reported yesterday seeing and hearing law enforcement officers in vehicles and in helicopters searching the area for hours.…
Read MoreWalgreens reduced pharmacy hours impacting patients, expected to be temporary
by Kate Evans The Walgreens in Berkeley Springs cut back their weekend and evening pharmacy hours in mid-May but the reduced pharmacy hours are temporary until the store can hire a second pharmacist. They’re down to just one pharmacist right now. State law limits pharmacists to working a certain number of hours a week. There…
Read MoreNorth Berkeley Park to get extra monitoring after repeated vandalism
by Trish Rudder The North Berkeley Community Park will be protected with new security cameras and lighting with help from the Morgan County Partnership. The Partnership applied for and received grant funding to purchase wireless and solar security cameras and lights to fight vandalism at the North Berkeley Community Park on Williams Street in Berkeley…
Read MoreGoodwin named one of Girl Scouts 2022Women of Distinction
Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital (GSCNC) will recognize four local community leaders during the annual Women of Distinction Luncheon in October. Honorees include Carol Asam, Lyn Goodwin, Helen Harris, and Bonnie Stubblefield. The Women of Distinction Luncheon honors extraordinary women who have made significant contributions to their communities and the region. The Council has awarded the…
Read MoreFireworks will go off Saturday
A free public fireworks display will be set off this Saturday, July 2 at Widmyer Elementary starting at dark. Limited parking is available at the school. Families and groups are encouraged to carpool to the event to reduce traffic congestion. Widmyer is located at 10 Myers Road, on the west side of U.S. 522. The…
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