by Kate Shunney An environmental contractor for Columbia Gas has completed the cleanup of sediment and iron runoff from a pipeline work area into the C&O Canal west of Hancock under a Special Use Permit from the National Park Service. TC Energy is required to file monthly construction status report[Read More…]
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Sewer officials to pursue grant for northern extension of utility
by Kate Shunney The board of the Warm Springs Public Service District will work with regional development officials to apply for a $1 million grant that could pay for an extension of public sewer service north to the Senior Center and U.S. Silica buildings. Sewer board members voted last Wednesday[Read More…]
State Legislature passes Small Business Growth Act
report from WV Legislature The West Virginia Legislature on February 16 completed action on Senate Bill 1, the Small Business Growth Act, making it the first piece of legislation that will be sent to Governor Patrick Morrisey for action for the 2026 Regular Session. SB 1, sponsored by Senate President[Read More…]
Try a technology-free Valentine’s Day for greater connection
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…]
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…]
