Each weekly edition of The Morgan Messenger includes the Church Page (usually page 6 in most weeks) which lists local and area houses of worship, their service times and contact information, along with a clergy member’s name. We always aim to share the most accurate information with our readers, so[Read More…]
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Snowfall may offer boost for local soil ahead of growing season
by Zac Swaim This winter’s snowfall may have slowed travel and daily routines, but for gardeners and farmers it could be a welcome development as spring and the planting season approaches. After a growing season marked by dry stretches mixed with heavy downpours, steady winter snow provides a different kind[Read More…]
Local students create climate booklet to educate, inspire action
Students at Wind Dance Farm & Earth Education Center in Morgan County recently designed an art project to help educate the community about climate change. The project’s focal point is a three-foot circular canvas with a painting of the Earth at the center. Radiating outwards from Earth, viewers can see[Read More…]
International Water Tasting draws a global crowd, shares importance of essential resource
by Lisa Schauer Members of the worldwide water industry descended into town over the weekend for the 36th annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting. Awards for water taste and packaging were at stake, symbolizing not only bragging rights, but a marketing advantage in a competitive and growing industry. German author[Read More…]
Bath municipal sales tax yields $402,000 in first year
by Lisa Schauer Town of Bath brought in a total of $402,000 from its new one-percent municipal sales tax in 2025. In a public meeting on Tuesday, February 17, town officials reported $122,000 was received in the fourth quarter, which included tourism-heavy events like the Apple Butter Festival and Winter[Read More…]
County talks housing & affordability with HOME Consortium director
by Kate Shunney Morgan County has a housing affordability problem, county officials admitted last week as they approved another year of participation with the HOME Consortium. The Consortium is an Eastern Panhandle coalition of cities and counties formed to receive and distribute federal affordable housing funds. Cory Roman, Community Development[Read More…]
U.S. municipal waters come out on top, with sparkling and bottled winners representing Australia & Italy at Water Tasting
The 36th Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting gave out awards to waters from four continents. Five continents total had waters among the over 100 entries. The Municipal Water Category saw a U.S. sweep, including three previous gold medal winners. Ft. Wayne, Indiana took home their first Gold Medal. Silver medal[Read More…]
A century in the making: Berkeley Springs High School honors 100 years of legacy and 50 years of girls’ basketball
by Jamie Harris Berkeley Springs High School came alive Friday night as generations of athletes, coaches, families, and fans gathered for a once-in-a-century celebration honoring 100 years of Berkeley Springs Basketball and the 50th anniversary of girls’ sports at BSHS. The evening began with spirited Biddy Buddy Girls games at[Read More…]
WV Secretary of State Kris Warner says he won’t release protected personal voter information to U.S. Department of Justice
West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner said on Wednesday, February 11 that the Secretary of State’s Office will not volunteer the release of personally identifying information (PII) of every registered West Virginian to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ’s request, reportedly sent to almost every state, seeks[Read More…]
36th International Water Tasting will bring world-wide waters to Berkeley Springs this weekend
The 36th Annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting welcomes waters from more than a dozen countries, and states from California to Georgia this Saturday, February 21. Held at The Country Inn in Berkeley Springs, the event is the largest and longest running water tasting in the world. It is produced[Read More…]
