New AARP caregiving data finds that 26% of adults in West Virginia — approximately 375,000 people — are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses and other loved ones. The data was released last week in a report from the agency titled “Caregiving in the[Read More…]
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Civil War history event to take place at Greenway Cemetery on Veterans Day
A Civil War event commemorating Brevet General Simon Forester Barstow will be held at Greenway Cemetery on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Guests should arrive 15 minutes early. Dr. Daniel Murphy will act as master of ceremonies. The Civil War Trails organization, based in Williamsburg,[Read More…]
Local man sentenced for sexual assault
Jessey A. Messner, 32, of Berkeley Springs pleaded guilty to sexual assault in the third degree at Morgan County Circuit Court on Friday, October 31. Messner was indicted on multiple felony charges in January of 2024 related to the case. In July 2023, Messner took two teenage females riding around[Read More…]
Putting more paw paws in Paw Paw
Grant partnership adds trees to municipal park by Kate Shunney Many hands helped make quick work of the planting of 13 paw paw trees and seven elderberry bushes in Paw Paw’s municipal park near the Potomac River access last Wednesday, October 22. Students from Megan Bradfield’s science class at Paw[Read More…]
Deputies detain, transfer undocumented individuals to ICE under task force agreement
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Sheriff’s Department has been working with federal agents toward a 287 (g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for several months, an arrangement in which local officers can alert ICE agents to the presence of suspects without immigration documentation or legal status. Last[Read More…]
Simple Steps for an Extra Safe Halloween
from the National Safety Council Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. These tips can help make a safe and happy holiday for everyone. Costume Safety To help ensure adults and children have a safe holiday, follow these Halloween safety tips: Be[Read More…]
Civil War & civic groups to host Veterans Day event at Greenway Cemetery, recognizing historic graves
by Lisa Schauer Commemoration of a Civil War veteran’s restored gravestone, along with the dedication of an informational sign, is planned for a Veterans Day event on Tuesday, November 11 from 2 until 4 p.m. at Greenway Cemetery in Berkeley Springs. Guided tours of Civil War graves will be provided[Read More…]
Early school data for year shows rise in student reading skills, struggles with math
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Schools’ directors for elementary and secondary education updated Board of Education members last week about the results of beginning of the year testing of student subject mastery, pointing to reading highlights and struggles with math. Elementary Education Director Summer McClintock shared data charts with board[Read More…]
PASS Program, pairing adult mentors with students, to be revived in Morgan County Schools
by Kate Shunney After struggling through challenges posed by COVID and a changing volunteer base, a long-running program to pair adult volunteers with students who need extra support is getting rejuvenated in Morgan County Schools. The PASS Program, which was run by longtime leader Karen Whisner, has been on pause[Read More…]
Skeeter’s becomes Minnicks: Local towing & auto location has new owners
by Kate Shunney Skeeter’s Towing & Auto Body has closed after 25 years in business, but a new garage owner will keep the doors open to customers in the Berkeley Springs area. Minnicks Towing & Recovery purchased the Skeeter’s garage property and opened for business at their new Morgan County[Read More…]
