Photographs are now being accepted for the 2026 Morgan County Photo Contest, sponsored by The Morgan Messenger. The deadline for entries is May 8. Anyone may submit up to THREE digital photos of Morgan County scenes and people, landscapes or local events taken within the last year. Print photos are[Read More…]
Local Lifestyle
Spring service remembers Freddie
by Lisa Schauer Several dozen friends, neighbors and family of the late Terry Frederick gathered at the gazebo in Berkeley Springs State Park for a public memorial service on Saturday, April 11. Known locally as “Skateboard Freddie,” Frederick passed away last winter of natural causes. He was remembered as a[Read More…]
Apple Butter Festival logo contest returns for 2026
The Berkeley Springs–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the Apple Butter Festival Logo Contest, proudly sponsored by SC Studios, as we prepare for the 51st Annual Apple Butter Festival. This is a chance for artists of all ages and skill levels to make their[Read More…]
Invasive Japanese Barberry linked to higher tick populations spreading locally
by Zac Swaim A fast-spreading invasive plant is raising concerns locally and with state officials as Japanese barberry continues to expand in wooded areas in Morgan County and statewide. One local resident reported that dense growth of the shrub is seen along Cold Run Valley, noting that what was once[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Redbud iced tea
Redbud iced tea After a long, cold, and dark winter, I can’t help but notice how beautiful the colors in people’s yards look as I drive to and from work. The warmth and sunlight bring everything back to life, revealing a vibrant array of colors that is refreshing after months[Read More…]
County groups host abundance of Easter egg hunts, bunny visits & spring-themed events
Watershed group to host Make it Shine event April 8
Friends and members of the Warm Springs Watershed Association will meet on Wednesday, April 8, at 9 a.m. at the parking lot of the Morgan County Wellness Center, located at 23 Fitness Lane in Berkeley Springs. Participants will pick up trash in the area between the Wellness Center and the[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Rotisserie Chicken Salad As a full-time employee at Valley Health War Memorial Hospital and a college student studying mental health counseling, my time for cooking is limited. Eating healthy and staying active are priorities for me, which has pushed me to get creative in the kitchen. One of my favorite[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats –Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberries March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage people to make informed food choices and develop healthy habits. The 2026 theme, “Beyond the Table,” reminds us that healthy living goes beyond just what we eat. It includes where our[Read More…]
West Virginia State Parks Foundation shares winter photo winners
The West Virginia State Parks Foundation is proud to announce the winners of its winter “Mountains Are Always Free” photo contest. The contest, which opened in early December 2025, invited both professional and amateur photographers to submit winter-themed images captured within West Virginia State Parks, forests, and rail trails. Entries[Read More…]
