by Kate Evans The invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) continues to expand its range as it threatens fruit trees, hardwood trees and crops in many states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The insect was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. The spotted lanternfly was first sighted in Berkeley[Read More…]
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Residents can submit photos to WV Military & First Responder trees
Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2023 Military and First Responder recognition trees Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice invite all West Virginians to honor members of the United States Military and First Responders by submitting photos to be showcased on two[Read More…]
Buck firearms season open
West Virginia’s buck firearms season started Monday, November 20 and will run through December 3. There is a concurrent antlerless deer season going on during the same weeks. “West Virginia’s buck firearms season is a cherished tradition that spans generations and unites us in our love for the outdoors,” Gov.[Read More…]
Commission okays equipment purchase, IT contract & support for community groups
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners approved a variety of actions at their November 15 regular meeting. Commissioners approved the hire of a replacement employee for the Sheriff’s Tax Office at $15 per hour and a yearly stipend from the Ambulance Fee ordinance. Chief Tax Deputy Kim Michael told county[Read More…]
Bath put on notice by state about lack of historic district protection
by Trish Rudder The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History’s Deputy State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) notified the Town of Bath that it has 120 days (February 13, 2024) to implement improvements to the town’s Certified Local Government (CLG) program or its status could be revoked. The October[Read More…]
Fairfax Street levels up
More concrete beams made their way through Berkeley Springs last Wednesday and Thursday, this time destined for Fairfax Street. The new beams create a new elevated Fairfax Street, which will carry traffic over the four-lane U.S. 522 Bypass on its northern end.
Chronicles of The Messenger from the Buzzerd archives
The late Warren Buzzerd compiled a history of his family’s newspaper for inclusion in the Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society’s book “Morgan County, West Virginia and its people,” which was published in 1981. We reprint it as he wrote it that year. The Morgan Messenger was established November 16,[Read More…]
OPINION: Mountain Musings — The ties that bind us
by Kate Evans We’re celebrating the 130th anniversary of The Morgan Messenger and I was asked to share some thoughts on that. I’ve been writing for The Morgan Messenger for 23 years now, since the end of January, 2000, along with periodic stories for The Hancock News over the years.[Read More…]
Debt of gratitude was theme at Legion’s Veterans’ Day ceremony
by Lisa Schauer Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60 hosted its annual Veteran’s Day ceremony on Saturday, November 11 in Berkeley Springs. Amid rousing patriotic speeches, anthems, and solum ceremonies, Americans gathered to pay respect and give gratitude to all members of the five military branches who have served or are[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs’ historic train depot reopened in public celebration
by Lisa Schauer Council members from the Town of Bath joined with Morgan County Commissioners and other dignitaries to commemorate the grand opening of Berkeley Springs’ historic train depot on Veterans’ Day, Saturday, November 11. Food trucks, vendors, live music, and a bounce house greeted guests at the opening event.[Read More…]
