by Kate Shunney The Morgan County Commission rejected a multi-point proposal from Frontier Communications to settle a complaint that 911 calls from Paw Paw can’t always get through to dispatchers. Morgan County 911 filed a complaint against Frontier with the West Virginia Public Service Commission on July 22. That complaint[Read More…]
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RSV makes early appearance this season, poses threat to young patients
Public health officials have already seen an increase in respiratory viruses affecting children and infants this season, and recommend precautions to stem the spread to others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert for Rhinoviruses (RSV) and Enterovirus (EV) last month, saying doctors and nurses[Read More…]
West Virginia’s in-person early voting period begins October 26
In-person early voting throughout West Virginia will begin Wednesday, October 26. Early voting will be available to eligible voters for 10 days. All 55 counties offer early voting for those eligible voters wanting to cast a ballot in person prior to Election Day. A registered voter can vote early at[Read More…]
King and Queen
Sugar Hollow and Winchester Grade Roads closed starting Thursday
Sugar Hollow Road, County Route 38/14, will be closed 24 hours a day beginning Wednesday, October 26, to allow contractors to install a box culvert. The closure is expected to last one month. The closure will be located on the north end of Sugar Hollow Road. There will be a[Read More…]
County agrees to bigger match for new voting machines
by Kate Shunney During a special meeting last Wednesday, October 12, the Morgan County Commission voted to boost the local cash match to a grant that will buy 75 new voting machines for the county. Previously, commissioners agreed to commit $217,037 from county carryover funds to act as a 50%[Read More…]
High school mourns loss of student, offers counseling support
A 17-year-old male Berkeley Springs High School student passed away last week. School officials made the announcement about the death, but did not release any information about the cause of the young man’s passing. Social workers were on hand at the high school last Thursday and Friday for students that[Read More…]
John Street closed for two months
John Street, County Route 38/13, in Morgan County, will be closed to allow for superstructure replacement over Warm Springs Run. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day for approximately two months. The closure location will be at the intersection of John Street and Concord Avenue. Traffic is[Read More…]
State releases sample ballot tool
With the November 8th General Election less than a month away, West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner announced recently that voters can now easily access an interactive sample ballot tool online by going to GoVoteWV.com. The interactive sample ballot tool allows voters to review their specific ballot, practice making[Read More…]
Local artists to welcome visitors during Studio Tour October 22-23
The 2022 annual Berkeley Springs Studio Tour will take place this weekend of October 22nd and 23rd from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. It is a free self-guided driving tour in and around Berkeley Springs. Visitors will see the latest creations of nationally and regionally known artists in their studios. The[Read More…]
