by Kate Shunney There aren’t too many women who can say they have followed in the footsteps of George Washington. While the first president is remembered by history as a great general and father of America, here in Morgan County he is also known as the young surveyor who marked[Read More…]
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County pursues purchase of Silica parcel near future rail-trail
by Kate Shunney A parcel of land behind and to the east of the Senior Center that could connect that property to a future North Berkeley Rail Trail has caught the eye of Morgan County Commissioners. County officials said the lots just south of the center is where a spur[Read More…]
Sheriff’s Office, county employees answer call for flood relief to Upshur Co.
Extreme flooding that struck the Buckhannon/Weston area of north central West Virginia last week is responsible for at least two deaths and the displacement of nearly a thousand families around the Buckhannon-Weston area. Last Wednesday, July 22, Morgan County Sheriff Johnnie Walter answered a call for help and supplies from[Read More…]
Blue Ridge CTC opens welding lab here, sparking interest in vital career
by Lisa Schauer “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” said Brad Close, who is on the Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Board of Governors, in his remarks at the July 21 grand opening of the college’s new welding laboratory at Pines Opportunity Center in Berkeley Springs. As president[Read More…]
Whodunnit? Crosswalk lines appear, then covered up
by Lisa Schauer Early last week, eagle-eyed motorists spied a new pedestrian crosswalk on N. Washington Street across from The Country Inn, where a crosswalk once was, before it was paved over a couple years ago. In a public meeting held at Bath Town Hall on Tuesday, July 21, Councilwoman[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors
The Berkeley Springs–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has announced its Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 period. Together, these volunteer leaders bring valuable experience, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to strengthening our local business community. Terri Beard of CNB Bank, Inc. has been elected to serve another year as[Read More…]
Volunteers needed this Saturday for “Christmas in July” work session
by Lisa Schauer Bath Christmas Project is hosting their second annual Christmas in July event this Saturday, July 25. Community volunteers are needed to help freshen up the town’s Christmas decorations before its time to deck the halls again in November. Anyone with electrical skills, painting ability, or an interest[Read More…]
5th Annual Fireman’s Carnival delivers thrills & smiles as summer heats up
South Morgan Volunteer Fire Department presented their 5th annual Firemans Carnival on the fire company grounds from last Tuesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 18, drawing crowds to the lights, rides and carnival treats. Summer temps soared as the week went on, and wildfire smoke cast a haze over the[Read More…]
County gets sixth stoplight near DMV, Rutter’s
Installation of a sixth traffic signal light in Berkeley Springs is complete, though the light is not fully operational at the moment. Over the weekend, traffic along U.S. 522 at Cavendish Drive ran under a flashing yellow setting on the light. The signal is set at the intersection that serves[Read More…]
Commission approves $435K in Hotel/Motel tax awards to various groups
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners spent ample time last Wednesday, July 15 reviewing requests from various county community groups for funding from the county’s half of Hotel/Motel Tax revenue. Each year, county officials look over the requests and award contributions to non-profits and government projects that are within the[Read More…]
