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Lady Pirates Middle & High School pick up volleyball win over Union

by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Lady Pirates Varsity Volleyball Team recorded an impressive 3-1 win over the Union Tigers on Monday, September 14. In game one Union took the 25-18 win, however, Paw Paw rallied and won the next three games by scores of 25-10, 25-20 and 25-11. The Lady Pirates were led by […]

VFW Post 4019 donates $2K to Hospice

Berkeley Springs’ VFW Risinger-Stotler Post 4019 donated $2,000 to the Hospice of the Panhandle on Thursday, September 18. The veterans’ group has been a longtime donor to the Hospice organization. The VFW donated $2,500 in 2019 to their programs. “We are grateful for their support,”  said Maria Lorensen, development director from Hospice of the Panhandle. […]

EDA, company field more questions about sale of old school to drug treatment group

by KATE SHUNNEY The county-owned former school building on Green Street. The Morgan County Economic Development Authority (EDA) is moving ahead in negotiations with a Maryland-based healthcare group that wants to buy an old school building to turn into a drug treatment center in downtown Berkeley Springs. In a special meeting last Tuesday, September 15, the […]

Town weighs options for donated Berm Road property

by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock is in possession of 1.44 acres of land on the north side of the Western Maryland, west of town on Berm Road that was given to the town some time ago. When the original owner passed away, he agreed to allow the town to put the lot up […]

Hancock library reopens today

Appointment needed to browse Washington County Free Library Veterans Memorial Branch will be reopening today, Wednesday, September 23. Starting today, the library will be open for inside browsing or table pickup options by appointment. The library will only be open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Fridays from 12 p.m. until […]

Man arrested after repeatedly disrupting church service

A Berkeley Springs man was arrested on Sunday, September 20 by the Morgan County Sheriff after the man disrupted services at a local church, was escorted out, then returned again. A security team at the church reportedly drew their weapons at the man after he kicked open a main entry door. Jeremiah J. Goodwin, 38, […]

Bath parking meters subject of council discussion

by Trish Rudder Two decisions will be made at the October 6 Bath Town Council meeting regarding decorating the parking meters in town. One, the length of time the decorated parking meters are left in place is being considered, and two, the council will decide if the meters must be decorated in a way that […]

Chesapeake ag group offering free farmer training

Future Harvest, Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, is now accepting applications for their Beginner Farmer Training Program. Applications are due October 16. The Beginner Farmer Training Program (BFTP) offers a 12-month immersive training experience that combines a comprehensive classroom curriculum with hands-on learning at some of the region’s leading sustainable farms. The group’s 2020 program […]

Lemon & Shambaugh promoted in rank ceremony

Two deputies with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department were promoted in rank last Friday, September 18 during a  ceremony with friends, family, colleagues, County Commission President Joel Tuttle and County Administrator Stefanie Allemong. Corporal Scott Lemon was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Deputy Luke Shambaugh was promoted to the rank of Corporal. Both […]

First wave of absentee ballots sent out by County Clerk

Close to 1,000 ballots heading to voters by KATE SHUNNEY Staff with the Morgan County Clerk’s office mailed out 917 absentee ballots on Friday, September 18 – the first day clerks could send out ballots to registered voters who had requested them. More ballots will be mailed out at voters request the mail-in option to participate […]

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