Flu season is here and on track to be severe. Currently, the U.S. is experiencing the highest influenza hospitalizations seen during this time period in the last ten years. This year, health officials have new flu shot guidance for older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend[Read More…]
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Veterans Day ceremony honored valor, echoed cost of service
by Lisa Schauer Steady rain fell over a somber Veterans Day program at Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60 in Berkeley Springs last Friday, November 11. An undeterred crowd filled the dining hall to honor and remember the sacrifices of America’s war veterans and their families. Placemats handmade by local student[Read More…]
Rone named interim Chamber director
The Morgan County-Berkeley Springs Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday the hiring of two interim staff members. Jules Happy Rone, owner of Jules Enchanting Gifts shop in downtown Berkeley Springs, will be taking over as interim Executive Director. Hayley Andrews is the interim Executive Administrator for the business organization. Former[Read More…]
Legislative meetings bring state business, lawmakers to Cacapon
by Kate Shunney West Virginia lawmakers had a full menu of meetings, tours and social events during their three-day interim meetings at Cacapon State Park this week. Tours and meetings began on Sunday, November 13 with high-profile discussions on a new consultant’s report laying out how the West Virginia Department[Read More…]
County prepares to welcome state lawmakers
WV Legislature holds interim meetings at Cacapon Morgan County’s business, tourism and elected officials are preparing to host West Virginia lawmakers early next week while legislators hold their regular interim committee meetings at Cacapon State Park November 13-15. In between committee meetings and government business updates, lawmakers will be guided[Read More…]
Bath Christmas 2022 schedule of events taking shape
by Trish Rudder Christmas lanterns have gone up along downtown Berkeley Springs streets this week, marking the early start of the local holiday season. Bath Christmas Project, Inc., a local non-profit organization that decorates the town and provides events for the upcoming holidays, is finalizing their list of Christmas events[Read More…]
Morgan County Sheriff’s Report
30 October 2022 Deputy Knotts worked GHSP Patrols. 3 citations issued. Deputy Hedrick arrested Benjamin C. Norton, 34, for possession with intent to deliver controlled substances. Deputy Diehl investigated a crash on Martinsburg Road. Lt. Place investigated harassment by electronic device. Deputy Hedrick responded to a disturbance on Cassidy Lane.[Read More…]
Bath’s Historic Landmarks Commission gets solid footing after a dormant year
by Trish Rudder It has taken more than one year for the Bath Town Council to have a functioning Historic Landmarks Commission whose job is to protect and preserve the town’s historic structures. At a meeting on October 27, the commission members got some points from Meredith Dreistadt, Certified Local[Read More…]
Judge denies Secretary of State’s request to correct primary vote count before General Election
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Circuit Judge Debra McLaughlin on Friday denied a petition from the West Virginia Secretary of State asking her to decertify the results of the May primary election so that a corrected vote total could be certified as the official results. The Secretary of State’s office[Read More…]
Schedule of Interim Committee meetings of the West Virginia Legislature at Cacapon State Park
Sunday, November 13 1 p.m. — Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability, Rumsey Room. On the agenda are presentations from the Office of Health Facilities and presentation and findings concerning the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Senator Craig Blair (R-Berkeley) and Delegate Ken Reed[Read More…]
