by Peter Wood Editor’s note: This is part of a series appearing throughout the year about the creatures, plants and people in and around the Cacapon River. The Cacapon River watershed is a marvel. A wonder, full of life in the steep forested hillsides, the wavy grass pastures and the[Read More…]
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St. Vincent De Paul hosts mass celebrating 175 years of the Catholic Church in West Virginia
by Geoff Fox West Virginia’s shepherd of the Catholic faith visited Berkeley Springs last week to celebrate 175 years of the church in the Mountain State at a special mass service. Bishop Mark Brennan celebrated the Mass on April 28 with Fr. Stephen Vallelonga of St. Vincent De Paul; Very[Read More…]
County Wellness Center offers special training opportunity, memberships for veterans
The Morgan County Wellness Center, known as “The Well” has announced a new initiative dedicated to honoring and supporting local military veterans. Effective immediately, veterans are eligible to receive one free personal training session, made possible through a generous grant from the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation’s Frank C. Fischer[Read More…]
Arbor Day ceremony held at Berkeley Springs State Park
by Lisa Schauer Town of Bath Tree Board hosted an Arbor Day ceremony at Berkeley Springs State Park on Saturday, April 25. West Virginia’s state tree, a Sugar maple, was planted by town arborist and tree board member Craig Dean, and Sam Adams, Urban Forestry Coordinator with West Virginia Division[Read More…]
Students create new public mosaic honoring animal world diversity
Installation is complete on the newest mosaic installation on the Morgan Arts Council (MAC) Ice House Art Center, featuring student work to create the “Help Save the Endangered Animal” mural. The artwork was created in fall 2025 by Ms. Myers’ fourth-grade students at Warm Springs Intermediate School. The project was[Read More…]
Entries invited for the 2026 Morgan County Photo Contest
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…]
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…]
