Members of Morgan County’s Grand Jury handed down felony indictments against 15 individuals when they met for their April term in the Morgan County Circuit Court last Tuesday, April 7. The individuals will be arraigned, at which time they will enter an answer to the charges and future hearings will[Read More…]
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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…]
Voter registration deadline is next Tuesday for May 12 primary
West Virginia residents who meet eligibility requirements have until Tuesday, April 21 to register to vote before the General Election or to change details of their voter registry, including their party. Now is the time to modify an address or party affiliation ahead of the May 12 nonpartisan election and[Read More…]
Messenger & American Legion to host Meet the Candidates forum this Sunday
The Morgan Messenger and American Legion Post 60 will again co-host a Meet the Candidates forum this Sunday, April 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion hall in Berkeley Springs. The Legion is located at 527 North Washington Street. Candidates who filed for local offices, state legislative[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…]
Gallion sentenced to more than 50 years for attempted murder, other crimes
Morgan County Circuit Judge Debra McLaughlin handed down sentencing in the felony case against Melvin Gallion of Flintstone, Md. stemming from a domestic violence incident in Berkeley Springs on July 26, 2025 in which Gallion shot a Morgan County deputy. Gallion, 40, was sentenced to 56.5 to 125 years in[Read More…]
Householder is ETC of the Quarter
The Morgan County Emergency Communications Center has selected Marcie Householder as Emergency Telecommunicator (ETC) of the Quarter for October–December 2025. “With an impressive 22 years of dedicated service to Morgan County 911, Marcie has remained a steady and positive presence in the communications center while adapting to the many changes[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs chess players represent West Virginia on national chess stage in Chicago
by Pedro Miguel In the heart of a city that never seems to slow down, among the towering skyscrapers of Chicago and the constant shimmer of the river that runs through it, a group of students from Berkeley Springs experienced far more than a tournament, they experienced a true test[Read More…]
Attorney General reports top scams circulating in WV
The West Virginia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division is committed to keeping West Virginians informed about the latest scams targeting our communities. The Attorney General’s Office recently launched a new, updated website. There, you can find information on scams, including the top scams reported each month. It can be found[Read More…]
