by Lisa Schauer Morgan Arts Council’s Ice House has been recognized by The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia with a historic persistence award, bestowed at an awards ceremony held at the MAC Ice House last month. The historic persistence award comes with a $1,000 stipend. “Of course, we chose to[Read More…]
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Northern end of 522 bypass on track for October 2027 completion, says DOH
T-intersection planned for northern tie-in by Kate Shunney Construction of the northern half of the U.S. 522 Bypass is on schedule, according to District 5 Division of Highways Supervisor Lee Thorne, and is on track to be completed in October of 2027. “They may very well beat that date,” Thorne[Read More…]
Hancock man killed in Fulton County hit and run
by Geoff Fox A Hancock man was struck and killed along Tollgate Ridge Road in Southern Fulton County, Pa. just north of Hancock in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 26. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Jacob Allen Long, 34, of Hancock, was on the roadway in the 900[Read More…]
Seely Foundation gives more than $280,000 to support Morgan County childrens’ programs
The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation has awarded more than $280,000 in grants to qualified nonprofit organizations serving children throughout Morgan County, continuing a nearly three-decade legacy of support for local youth programs. Since 1997, the Foundation has invested more than $2.7 million in educational, athletic, social, civic, and community-based[Read More…]
Critters & great views top Morgan County Photo Contest entries
Local photographers submitted pictures of the many angles of life in Morgan County, but nature’s critters dominated the entries in this year’s Morgan County Photo Contest. There were fewer entries than in previous years, which we hope we can remedy for 2027, knowing that our county and readership include many[Read More…]
Holiday heat wave coming
Morgan County public safety officials are urging residents to be mindful of the predicted heat wave expected for the remainder of this week and into the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The National Weather Service has predicted a high of 97 degrees on Wednesday, a high of 100 degrees on[Read More…]
Great Cacapon man forcibly dragged to jail
West Virginia State Police have charged a Great Cacapon man with multiple criminal offenses following a 911 call for a domestic in progress at a residence on Cacapon Road on Friday, June 26 at about 1:30 p.m. The caller said a man, identified as Dennis M. Hull, 75, a convicted[Read More…]
State offices, courthouse will close half-day Thursday
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrissey announced on Monday that he would give state employees an extra half day off for the 4th of July holiday, starting their holiday leave on Thursday, July 2 at noon. State and county offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 as a holiday closure[Read More…]
Officers charge Berkeley Springs couple Monday with drug dealing
Search of vehicle reveals large quantity of pills, substances A Berkeley Springs couple has been jailed on charges of drug dealing after large quantities of drugs were found in their vehicle following a traffic stop in town. Gregory Godman, 71, and Jodi Godman, 42, were each charged with multiple drug-related[Read More…]
Annual Father’s Day car show rolls stunners into town
by Lisa Schauer The 37th annual Father’s Day car show, hosted by Mountain State Cruisers in Berkeley Springs State Park and along West Fairfax Street, spread color and shine on a sunny Saturday, June 20. Weather was ideal for the popular car show, featuring 97 original and custom cars and[Read More…]
