by Lisa Schauer Local officials are in the early stages of developing a plan to protect Berkeley Springs from future flooding as the landscape around the historic town changes with highway construction and development. Last week, they invited the public to be part of the planning process for the future.[Read More…]
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Carnival week lights up South Morgan
The Spin-Outs featuring Taylor Brown as Elvis were a hit favorite for carnival crowds on Wednesday night, August 27 out at South Morgan Volunteer Fire Department. Bright light filled the night along Winchester Grade Road last week and weekend during the 4th Annual South Morgan Fireman’s Carnival. Games of[Read More…]
Potomac Edison plans Sept. 4 power outage in Great Cacapon
Some Great Cacapon power customers received notice on Monday that Potomac Edison has set a planned power outage on Thursday, September 4 from sometime around 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. An automated phone call sent the notices out. The message said if Thursday’s weather was inclement, the outage would be[Read More…]
Morgan County School Board approves personnel actions as school year gets underway
In a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, the Morgan County School Board approved personnel actions as presented below. Professional Personnel The Morgan County School Board accepted the following resignations: Benjamin Hopkins, Multi-Cat/Autism/PSSN Teacher, Paw Paw Schools, effective end of day July 18, 2025. Taylor Tyser, Itinerant PSSN Teacher, Widmyer[Read More…]
Your Winning Photos!
Local photographers submitted a colorful array of photos showing life and the seasons of Morgan County in this year’s 2025 Morgan County Photo Contest. Judging of the entries was delayed several times, but we are pleased to finally announce the winning photos and invite readers to choose the final winner[Read More…]
Box Tree Moth hits boxwoods in Morgan & Berkeley counties
by Kate Shunney Plant and bug experts in West Virginia are on alert about a new pest that is damaging boxwoods as they feed on the shrubbery and infest areas around them. Morgan County Extension Agent Cindy Smalley said she has gotten reports of defoliation of box woods in different[Read More…]
Watershed & Cacapon Institute partnering for tree planting effort
The Warm Springs Watershed Association is once again partnering with the Cacapon Institute to provide interested property owners 5’-8’ tall native trees at a cost ranging from $15-30. Applicants must agree to attend a one-hour tree planting demonstration when picking up their trees, as well as to care for trees[Read More…]
WVPB to present preview of Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” and panel discussion at Shepherd University
West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) will host an exclusive preview screening of The American Revolution, a new PBS documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, on Thursday, September. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education on the campus of Shepherd[Read More…]
Public sewer upgrades underway, with work to move to Biser Street next month
by Kate Shunney The board of Warm Springs Public Service District, which manages the public wastewater system in Berkeley Springs and Great Cacapon, has approved contractor payments in two system upgrade projects going on right now in Berkeley Springs. In a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 13, board members received[Read More…]
South Morgan Fireman’s Carnival kicks off next week, adds extra day
by Lisa Schauer Don’t say goodbye to summer yet. South Morgan VFD’s Fourth Annual Fireman’s Carnival opens on Tuesday, August 26 and runs through Sunday, August 31. A sixth day has been added this year. Admission and parking at carnival are free. Wristbands for rides can be purchased at the[Read More…]
