by Kate Shunney There aren’t too many women who can say they have followed in the footsteps of George Washington. While the first president is remembered by history as a great general and father of America, here in Morgan County he is also known as the young surveyor who marked[Read More…]
Local Lifestyle
Volunteers needed this Saturday for “Christmas in July” work session
by Lisa Schauer Bath Christmas Project is hosting their second annual Christmas in July event this Saturday, July 25. Community volunteers are needed to help freshen up the town’s Christmas decorations before its time to deck the halls again in November. Anyone with electrical skills, painting ability, or an interest[Read More…]
Weber Brothers pack the park with powerful performance
by Lisa Schauer Hometown favorite The Weber Brothers packed Berkeley Springs State Park on Saturday, July 11 with a high-energy performance of original and classic rockabilly tunes. Currently on tour with their most recent album, this magnetic duo had people on their feet dancing and laughing along with their witty[Read More…]
Guardian of the Appalachians wins people’s pick for Best Photo
During 10 days of voting on The Morgan Messenger’s Facebook page, readers and followers picked their favorite top photo from the 2026 Morgan County Photo Contest with avid “likes” and complimentary comments. With 54 votes, Kasey Perry’s photo, “Guardian of the Appalachians,” won the People’s Choice voting. West Virginia’s state[Read More…]
Keep planting through summer with succession planting plan
by Jodi Richmond, WVU Extension Agent – Mercer County Succession planting allows you to maximize yield through strategic planting. Gardeners may plant early in the season with cool-season crops and as those crops are harvested, replace them with warm-season crops and return to cool-season crops again in the fall, so[Read More…]
Valley Munch adds sub & sandwich options on southern end of county
by Geoff Fox Tucked in the side parking lot of Rock Gap Mercantile, Debra Melson has a small trailer where she’s been serving hot and cold subs, Reubens, and other sandwiches since May 2025. Melson has been in the food business as a cook, chef, caterer, and other positions her[Read More…]
Storyteller Souter to share railroad songs & stories at Cacapon July 11
West Virginia performer and educator Mick Souter will visit Cacapon State Park on Saturday, July 11 for a 7 p.m. performance “All Aboard the Iron Horse: Songs and Stories about the History of America’s Railroads.” The concert will take place at the North Patio of the state park, adjacent to[Read More…]
Hancock Arts Council, Main Street Hancock partner for 250th celebration
by Geoff Fox Everyone will be celebrating America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, but the Hancock Arts Council and Main Street Hancock will keep the party going on Sunday, July 5, in Widmeyer Park. Former Mayor Dan Murphy said the Hancock Arts Council will be hosting the event in[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs to host fireworks on Friday, July 3
Travel Berkeley Springs and the Morgan County Commission will host their annual fireworks celebration on the grounds of Widmyer Elementary on Friday, July 3, this year celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The public can find a spot on the grass in the area around the elementary school. Fireworks will be launched[Read More…]
MAC Ice House recognized with historic persistence award
by Lisa Schauer Morgan Arts Council’s Ice House has been recognized by The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia with a historic persistence award, bestowed at an awards ceremony held at the MAC Ice House last month. The historic persistence award comes with a $1,000 stipend. “Of course, we chose to[Read More…]
