Robert “Bob” Henry Rowland 1926-2021 Robert “Bob” Henry Rowland, born January 20, 1926, at Sibley Hospital, Washington, D.C., passed away at his home suddenly on February 21, 2021. He was married to his High School sweetheart, Marian Frances Michael Rowland, who passed away in March 2011, both of whom were BSHS graduates, Class of 1943. […]

Julie Donahue-Campbell 1939-2021 Ms. Julie “Wavy” Donahue-Campbell (née Sigmon) passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2021 in Baltimore, Md. at the age of 81. Julie is survived by two daughters, Terri Schappell and Chris Donahue of Baltimore; one brother, George Sigmon of Florida; thirteen grandchildren, Jen Schappell, Brad Schappell (Jessie), Lindsay Donahue (Dan), […]

Emlynn J. Shives Emlynn Joseph Shives, age 68, of Hancock, died on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Arrangements will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

by Kate Evans After months of mixed schedules, classroom closures and remote learning, Morgan County students will return to local schools on a full-time, 5-days-a-week schedule starting next Monday, February 22. The Morgan County School Board voted unanimously at their February 16 meeting to have students in grades K-12 return to in-school learning five days […]

Photographs are now being accepted for the 2021 Morgan County Photo Contest, sponsored by The Morgan Messenger. The deadline for entries is Friday, April 16. Anyone may submit up to THREE photos of Morgan County scenes and people, landscapes or local events. Winners in each category will receive a year’s subscription to The Morgan Messenger […]

by Jamie Harris This time last year the Berkeley Springs High School Indians Wrestling Team was coming off an impressive fourth place finish at the Class A/AA Region I wrestling championships. Three Tribe wrestlers had made the regional finals with Peyton Thompson winning his second regional title and Isaac Harris and Cole Morris finishing in […]

by Jim Buzzerd   Sooners prevail West Virginia University Men’s Basketball Team did not capitalize on a golden opportunity to win their third game in a row over a ranked opponent by losing a double overtime thriller to Oklahoma by a 91-90 count in Morgantown last Saturday. WVU led 72-70 with 30 seconds left before […]

by TRISH RUDDER Results of an online survey about future uses and development in the Town of Bath’s northside/train depot area were presented to the Bath Town Council late last month, and planners say they show potential for growth. The findings of the survey were reported by Platinum Research through a remote presentation. The survey was […]

Educators with Hancock’s Good Shepherd Preschool were honored on Monday, February 15 for 20 years of service to the school and community families. Good Shepherd Pictured, from left, are Tera Swisher, Delegate Mike McKay and January Weber. director January (Souders) Weber and Tera Swisher have worked at the preschool for more than 20 years each, […]

Walgreens starts shots for those on state list by Kate Evans The number of Morgan County residents receiving COVID-19 vaccines has risen with the Morgan County Health Department vaccination clinic doses being increased to 300 doses from 200 doses. Walgreens in Berkeley Springs has also started to provide COVID-19 vaccines to residents using the waiting […]