by Kate Shunney Paw Paw science teacher Megan Bennett has been chosen as one of three state finalists in the running for the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). That national award carries with it the prestige of the recognition by the[Read More…]
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Scott Wachter honored in military retirement ceremony
by Lisa Schauer After a distinguished 28-year military career, Scott Wachter of Berkeley Springs was honored at a retirement ceremony held in the lodge at Cacapon State Park on Sunday, November 16. Wachter was presented with a commendation from the West Virginia Senate for his dedicated military service in the[Read More…]
Volunteers show up for “Operation save Christmas”
by Lisa Schauer A dozen community volunteers showed up to help decorate Berkeley Springs State Park for the holidays on Saturday, November 15. They put bows on light poles, decorated the gazebo, and hung lights on the garden arch. Part of “Operation save Christmas,” volunteers meet at the “elf shack,”[Read More…]
County seeks more input on method to charge commercial ambulance fee
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners are still looking for the fairest but most effective way to apply the county’s ambulance fee to commercial property owners. They’ll hold a second public hearing to gather more input on the issue this Thursday, November 13 at 6 p.m. in the County Commission[Read More…]
County’s high schools recognized for college access efforts
by Kate Shunney Morgan County’s two high schools are among 71 high schools across West Virginia to be recognized for their work to expose students to college opportunities, prepare for higher education and empower students and families to succeed at applying for college and trade schools. Both Paw Paw High[Read More…]
Trooper 5 rescues injured hunter after fall in Allegany County
by Geoff Fox Troopers from the Maryland State Police Aviation Command performed an aerial hoist rescue on an injured person in the Flintstone area on Saturday, November 8. According to Maryland State Police, around 12:30 p.m., rescue personnel from Allegany County were dispatched to Green Ridge State Forest for an[Read More…]
Columbia Gas expansion project from Fulton to Morgan County cost $46 million, nearly double original estimate
by Kate Shunney The new 3-mile Columbia Gas pipeline put into service in June between Fulton County, Pa. and Morgan County, W.Va. cost double what the company estimated, according to a report filed on November 5 with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). A Final Cost Report was submitted to[Read More…]
Bath gears up for Christmas with event signups, call for volunteers
by Lisa Schauer Santa’s elves at the North Pole are surely just as busy as those here in the Town of Bath preparing for Christmas. Volunteers are needed in an “Operation Save Christmas” drive to decorate the town for the holidays. Anyone who can lift, carry, or hold a ladder[Read More…]
Knights honor veterans in wreath ceremony
Rev. Stephen Vallelonga delivered a blessing to veterans during the Knights of Columbus’ annual Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony on Sunday, November 9. Knight Larry Landon welcomed everyone and said a few words about how people from Morgan County, especially those on the three memorials, defended or country. Town of[Read More…]
Warm Springs Middle School program connects students & veterans
by Lisa Schauer Vietnam veteran Gray Jones was the guest speaker at Warm Springs Middle School’s annual Veterans Day program, held on the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corp, on Monday, November 10. Jones served 13 years in the U.S. Marines, arriving at Parris Island in 1966. He[Read More…]