by Zac Swaim Every year Valentine’s Day follows an all too familiar script. Dinner reservations are made weeks in advance, careful plans are set, and expectations build for what is supposed to be the date night of the year. Restaurants fill, menus are studied, and couples feel pressure to make[Read More…]
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Postmark dates may not match the day you mailed your letter, according to U.S. Postal Service
by Kate Shunney A postmark from the United States Postal Service (USPS) has long served for the public as an official confirmation of the date that a mail item was sent, especially items like tax returns or documents that have to meet certain time deadlines. Now, those who use the[Read More…]
Morgan County 911 recognized by state for leading accreditation
Representatives from Morgan County Emergency Communications, along with County Administrator Misty Clingerman, attended the West Virginia 911 Council Meeting held Friday, February 6 in South Charleston, West Virginia. During the meeting, the Morgan County Communications Center was formally recognized as part of the first-ever group of 911 centers in the[Read More…]
Bath council discusses possible developments, town trees and cleanup efforts
by Lisa Schauer The possible impact of future development on Bath’s water supplies and downtown economy were up for discussion during the Bath Council meeting on Tuesday, February 3. In discussing the capacity of the Berkeley Springs Water Works to handle future customer demand, Councilwoman Mary Lynn Hickey said that[Read More…]
Paw Paw High School recognized again for college-readiness efforts
Paw Paw High School was recognized the February 3 Board of Education meeting as the recipient of the 2025 American College Application Campaign School of Excellence Award—an honor awarded to only one school in the state. “This honor reflects the dedication of the school’s students, staff, families, and community to[Read More…]
Low-income energy assistance applications open now
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) will now accept applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), a federally funded program assists eligible West Virginians with home heating costs, from Monday, February 2, through Friday, February 20, or until funding is exhausted. Eligibility for LIEAP benefits is[Read More…]
Braving the cold for the police
Over 30 people braved the cold weather on Saturday, January 31 to attend a rally in front of the Morgan County Courthouse in support of law enforcement. Dick Voorhaar said the “Show our Support” event was put together to publicly recognize law enforcement officers and the “tough job they do”[Read More…]
County taps opioid fund for 911 equipment upgrade
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners and the county’s 911 Director agreed last week on the funding structure for an upgrade of the county’s emergency call-handling equipment. Morgan County 911 will see their Motorola call-handling software upgraded to VESTA NXT, which will modernize dispatching processes in emergencies. The system allows[Read More…]
County preparing to lease old Animal Control facility to animal non-profit
by Kate Shunney The house that once held Morgan County’s Animal Control offices and provided housing for animal control officers will get a new life as a facility to care for local animals. Morgan County Commissioners last week voted 3-0 in favor of drafting a two-year lease agreement with a[Read More…]
French Creek Freddie predicts more winter for West Virginia
French Creek Freddie, the state’s official weather-predicting groundhog, predicted six more weeks of winter during the annual Groundhog Day celebration at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in Upshur County During the annual event, which was attended by 150 visitors from across the state, Gov. Morrisey joined West Virginia Division[Read More…]
