As excitement builds for fall hunting in West Virginia, the Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding anyone born on or after January 1, 1975, that completing a hunter education course is a legal requirement before buying a hunting license. “Hunter education is the foundation of safe and responsible hunting,”[Read More…]
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County seeks public input on recreation center uses
by Lisa Schauer Morgan County Wellness Center, the county’s first public indoor fitness and recreation center, is seeking public input on potential uses for the 10,000 square foot facility. Located in the former Rankin Fitness Center in Berkeley Springs, the center was purchased by the county back in March. Since[Read More…]
Unknown bag leads to road shutdown in Paw Paw Saturday
by Kate Shunney A backpack left behind outside the Paw Paw American Legion kicked off an investigation by police on Saturday, July 26 that shut down a main roadway into town for several hours. Morgan County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Knotts responded to reports that a backpack had been left next[Read More…]
Court hands down enhanced sentence for man convicted of prior violent crimes, resolves other local criminal cases
During recent court proceedings in Morgan County Circuit Court, several criminal cases were resolved through plea changes, trials and status updates. In June, Skylor F. Banks, 37, of Jacksonville, Fla. was sentenced to six months in jail for domestic assault, one year in prison for obstruction and one year for[Read More…]
CAMP JOY: 34 Years of faith, sweat and service
by Nancy Wheeler It’s a tradition that never grows old—because it’s built on mission. For 34 summers, CAMP JOY has brought together the spirited energy of nearly 100 teens and seasoned adults to repair homes, renew hope, and strengthen community ties throughout the tri-state region. During the week of July[Read More…]
Suspect in officer shooting, domestic is charged with attempted murder
by Kate Shunney A Morgan County Sheriff’s deputy was shot on Saturday morning while responding to a break-in at a home in the Spohrs Crossroads area east of Berkeley Springs. The deputy, Bradley Meacham, was treated and released from the hospital by lunchtime on Saturday, said Morgan County Sheriff Johnnie[Read More…]
Suspect shoots officer, is wounded during domestic call
A Morgan County Sheriff’s deputy was shot on Saturday morning while responding to a break-in in the Spohrs Crossroads area east of Berkeley Springs. The deputy, Bradley Meacham, was treated and released from the hospital by noon, said Morgan County Sheriff Johnnie Walter. Deputy Meacham, who is the most[Read More…]
Swimming spots locally are clean, say river monitors
Data gathered about the bacteria levels in local river water have put several swimming and boating spots in the “safe” category on a national water safety registry. The Potomac RiverKeeper Network contributes water samples regularly in the regional watershed. Their last sampling on July 18, 2025 showed trouble spots on[Read More…]
WVDNR opens applications for antlerless deer hunt lotteries
Hunters may now apply to hunt in 10 limited permit areas during the 2025 antlerless deer season, says the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Applications (WVDNR) must be submitted online at WVhunt.com by midnight on September 5. “We’re proud to offer hunters opportunities that not only support West Virginia’s[Read More…]
Pantry outreach in Great Cacapon continues Louise Spring’s legacy of giving
by Kate Shunney “On weeks when it looks like we can only feed 10 people, 10 people come,” Eric Thompson says of his work at Louise’s Cupboard, a food pantry outreach in Great Cacapon. Thompson leads me into the storeroom of the pantry, two rooms into the rectory of Calvary[Read More…]
