After a three-day trial, a federal jury convicted an Augusta man on March 26 of trafficking methamphetamine and illegally having nine firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. Charles Frederick Muffley, III, 50, was convicted of on all three counts charged in the Superseding Indictment, including conspiracy to possess with[Read More…]
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Morgan County Observatory unveils new telescope, hosts First Light open house
by Lisa Schauer Morgan County Observatory Foundation held a free community open house on Saturday, March 28 to show off their newly-renovated facility and new telescope equipment. The observatory first opened in December 2001 next to Greenwood School. The organization was created to receive the donation of a unique U.S.[Read More…]
Grand jury declines to indict minor in fatal Hancock shooting in February
by Geoff Fox On Monday, March 30, Washington County Sheriff’s Office has released more details about the February shooting on Whispering Wind Road in Hancock. Police said that after the State’s Attorney review of the facts of the case and a March 25 Grand Jury, no charges will be pressed[Read More…]
Hundreds join local No Kings rally
by Lisa Schauer Organizers of a local chapter of the Indivisible organization said roughly 400 people joined the No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28 at the Morgan County Courthouse. The local event was part of a nationwide planned day of protest, one of 3,000 demonstrations that took place in[Read More…]
Town of Bath budget tops $1 million
by Lisa Schauer For the first time, Town of Bath has submitted a proposed operating budget to the state which exceeds $1 million. The town is projected to pull in over $1.3 million in revenue for fiscal year 2027, up from about $984,000 in FY 2026, an increase of 29%.[Read More…]
Bath officials honor Foxglove Garden Club on 50th anniversary
by Lisa Schauer In the Bicentennial year of 1976, Betty Lou Harmison, a prominent local historian, artist, Master Gardener and hostess at her Park View Inn, decided the Town of Bath needed beautification. Harmison had already founded the Museum of Berkeley Springs to help preserve local heritage. She then started[Read More…]
Commission enacts commercial ambulance fee
by Kate Shunney After months of discussion and three public hearings, the Morgan County Commission adopted a change to the county’s Ambulance Fee ordinance that will allow the fee to be imposed on commercial properties. The vote came at the March 9 meeting, which was a special Budget Meeting for[Read More…]
State Historic Preservation Conference will be held in Morgan County May 12-14
The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia will be holding the annual West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference at Cacapon State Park May 12-14. Open to the public, the conference offers valuable opportunities for anyone interested in strengthening preservation advocacy, supporting municipal-level efforts, promoting cultural heritage tourism, or gaining practical tips for[Read More…]
Commission proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Morgan County Commission issued a proclamation making April in the county designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. They approved the effort at their March 18 meeting in response to a request from victim advocates from the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC). “For 25 years, Sexual Assault Awareness Month has[Read More…]
Town of Bath approves draft FY 2027 budget
by Lisa Schauer The Bath Town Council has unanimously passed a resolution to send Bath’s proposed $1.37 million budget for fiscal year 2027 to the State Auditor’s Office for final approval. In a public meeting on Tuesday, March 17, Town Recorder Susan Webster said the council was ahead of the[Read More…]
