by Lisa Schauer Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60 held its annual Veterans Day program on Tuesday, November 11 in Berkeley Springs. Commander Dave Rose welcomed fellow veterans and guests, then recognized the POW/MIA remembrance table setting. Following an advancing of the colors by the Legion’s color guard, Shelly Blankenship sang[Read More…]
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Civil War history event at Greenway Cemetery brings crowds on blustery Veterans Day
by Lisa Schauer “To speak of the dead is to bring them back to life,” said historian Steve French, quoting the great Egyptian king Ramses II. French was the featured speaker at a commemoration held on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 at Greenway Cemetery. He recounted the life of Brevet[Read More…]
Rutter’s opens store here November 13
Berkeley Springs’ newest gas station and convenience store opened on Thursday, November 13. Rutter’s of York, Pa. built the 14,000 square feet store along U.S. 522 south of the bypass roundabout, near the West Virginia DMV and a future commercial storefront project. The new Rutter’s has 14 gas fueling stations[Read More…]
Kearneysville man jailed after assault in Paw Paw
West Virginia State Police have charged a Kearneysville man with domestic battery, third offense, after responding to a 911 call for a domestic assault in progress in Paw Paw on Sunday, November 16 at about 3:15 p.m. According to a criminal complaint filed in Morgan County Magistrate Court by Trooper[Read More…]
Local food pantries, meal kitchens track higher demand
Over the last month, Starting Point’s Mealtime Kitchen in Berkeley Springs served roughly double the number of dinners they typically serve each week as local demand for food rose. The kitchen served up to 200 meals each day they were open. Normally, the kitchen serves 100 to 110 meals each[Read More…]
Paw Paw teacher is state finalist for national science & math teaching award
by Kate Shunney Paw Paw science teacher Megan Bennett has been chosen as one of three state finalists in the running for the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). That national award carries with it the prestige of the recognition by the[Read More…]
Scott Wachter honored in military retirement ceremony
by Lisa Schauer After a distinguished 28-year military career, Scott Wachter of Berkeley Springs was honored at a retirement ceremony held in the lodge at Cacapon State Park on Sunday, November 16. Wachter was presented with a commendation from the West Virginia Senate for his dedicated military service in the[Read More…]
Volunteers show up for “Operation save Christmas”
by Lisa Schauer A dozen community volunteers showed up to help decorate Berkeley Springs State Park for the holidays on Saturday, November 15. They put bows on light poles, decorated the gazebo, and hung lights on the garden arch. Part of “Operation save Christmas,” volunteers meet at the “elf shack,”[Read More…]
County seeks more input on method to charge commercial ambulance fee
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners are still looking for the fairest but most effective way to apply the county’s ambulance fee to commercial property owners. They’ll hold a second public hearing to gather more input on the issue this Thursday, November 13 at 6 p.m. in the County Commission[Read More…]
County’s high schools recognized for college access efforts
by Kate Shunney Morgan County’s two high schools are among 71 high schools across West Virginia to be recognized for their work to expose students to college opportunities, prepare for higher education and empower students and families to succeed at applying for college and trade schools. Both Paw Paw High[Read More…]
