by Nancy Wheeler It’s a tradition that never grows old—because it’s built on mission. For 34 summers, CAMP JOY has brought together the spirited energy of nearly 100 teens and seasoned adults to repair homes, renew hope, and strengthen community ties throughout the tri-state region. During the week of July[Read More…]

by Kate Shunney “On weeks when it looks like we can only feed 10 people, 10 people come,” Eric Thompson says of his work at Louise’s Cupboard, a food pantry outreach in Great Cacapon. Thompson leads me into the storeroom of the pantry, two rooms into the rectory of Calvary[Read More…]

The Morgan County EXPO, a celebration of youth and local skills, will be held this Saturday, July 26 in the Berkeley Springs State Park and at the Ice House. Main events run from 10 a.m. on Saturday to 3 p.m. with live music in the park, along with contests, EXPO[Read More…]

Several members of the Paw Paw community, Empower U and Mountain Movers leaders banded together with the help of artist Sharon Zeismer to create a multi-panel mural at the Village Square apartments in Paw Paw. Zeismer oversaw the drawing and painting while participants painted the mural. The mural design was[Read More…]

by Kate Evans The legendary and treasured Critton Hollow String Band has performed their traditional music all over the Morgan County, the United States, Canada, Scotland, Japan, Ireland and internationally for 50 years at a multitude of folk music venues, festivals and concerts. Critton Hollow String Band will be performing[Read More…]

by Kate Shunney Park Naturalist Valerie Chaney championed a pollinator plot a few years back at Cacapon State Park, in partnership with an effort to attract and study Monarch butterflies, which face tough competition for their needed habitat. Today, that “plot” has grown into a two-acre wildflower meadow that is[Read More…]

Travel Berkeley Springs presented their annual free fireworks celebration on Thursday evening, July 3 at Widmeyer Elementary to celebrate the nation’s independence from the British monarchy 249 years ago. Families gathered on the grounds of the school and on surrounding hillsides to take in the public display after dark, with[Read More…]

Be the Hero with Watermelon We will be attending picnics this summer as we celebrate holidays from July 4th to Labor Day. We love attending family reunions, church picnics, river outings, pool parties, and more. My suggestion is that you be the hero who brings a healthy dish. Let others[Read More…]

The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 3rd Annual Morganite Awards, proudly sponsored by CNB Bank, Inc. The celebration will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs, and promises to be a[Read More…]

by Jim Ross special to The Morgan Messenger Year after year, every May, as I approached the 522 Bridge to Hancock to my left and River Road to my right, I saw “Exline Iris Garden” and “Iris” signs along the roadside.  I wanted to follow the signs, but there was[Read More…]