The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation has awarded more than $280,000 in grants to qualified nonprofit organizations serving children throughout Morgan County, continuing a nearly three-decade legacy of support for local youth programs. Since 1997, the Foundation has invested more than $2.7 million in educational, athletic, social, civic, and community-based[Read More…]
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Critters & great views top Morgan County Photo Contest entries
Local photographers submitted pictures of the many angles of life in Morgan County, but nature’s critters dominated the entries in this year’s Morgan County Photo Contest. There were fewer entries than in previous years, which we hope we can remedy for 2027, knowing that our county and readership include many[Read More…]
Annual Father’s Day car show rolls stunners into town
by Lisa Schauer The 37th annual Father’s Day car show, hosted by Mountain State Cruisers in Berkeley Springs State Park and along West Fairfax Street, spread color and shine on a sunny Saturday, June 20. Weather was ideal for the popular car show, featuring 97 original and custom cars and[Read More…]
Sea star from millions of years ago found in WV, on display in new Smithsonian exhibit
A prehistoric fossil found in West Virginia is one of 600 rare objects on display from the 50 U.S. states and territories in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History new exhibit, “From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage.” The exhibition commemorates America’s 250th anniversary through rare objects[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Pride hosts 6th annual Picnic in the Park
Berkeley Springs Pride will host its Sixth Annual Pride Picnic in the Park on Saturday, June 27 at Berkeley Springs State Park. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The picnic bring together residents and visitors for a day filled with music, activities,[Read More…]
Cruise-in draws classic cars to Pleasant View
Pleasant View Community Center held their annual Cruise-In on Saturday, June 6 with more than 30 cars on display with door prizes being awarded. Great snacks and delicious ice cream were served. “The event was cut short by a storm but nevertheless it was still a success,” said organizers. The[Read More…]
Free kids’ events at Tiny Shoppe Village June 20
Vendors at the Tiny Shoppe Village Carriage House Boutiques in Berkeley Springs will host a free afternoon of events for kids in the boutique courtyard on Saturday, June 20 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. At 12 p.m., local Berkeley Springs author Shelly Wheeler will read from her book, “I’m[Read More…]
J. Brown & Barbara Norton honored by state as History Heroes
by Kate Shunney The West Virginia Department of Tourism recognized this year’s recipients of the prestigious History Heroes Awards, honoring individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on the preservation and promotion of local history. Paw Paw’s longtime residents Barbara and James Brown Norton are recipients[Read More…]
Morgan Arts Council kicks off summer programming & free concerts
by Lisa Schauer For the 39th year, Saturday Concerts in the Park are coming to Berkeley Springs State Park this summer. Produced by Morgan Arts Council, the summer music series has become a staple of the season. “This is our gift to the community,” said Jordan Warren, Executive Director of[Read More…]
French to give talk on Custer’s Last Stand
by Geoff Fox After the Civil War ended, the United States military entered numerous skirmishes and battles out west with various Indian/Native American. One is more well-known than the others. That was the Battle of Little Big Horn, also known as Custer’s Last Stand. The battle, which took place in[Read More…]
