by Geoff Fox Town officials discussed their recently-released pandemic response document during the April town meeting, held via teleconference to reduce personal contact. Mayor Ralph Salvagno said the purpose of the document was to have something in place should methods of communication between the state, county, and town be overwhelmed. It would also provide a […]

The April term of the Morgan County Grand Jury, which was set to meet on Tuesday, April 7, has been postponed until May 6. Prosecuting Attorney Dan James said he’s hopeful the court will hold the Grand Jury meeting next month so that several criminal cases can be presented. West Virginia Supreme Court officials have […]

About 64 million households across the nation are receiving a paper questionnaire in the coming days as the U.S. Census Bureau continues to ensure responding to the census is easier than ever. Of the nation’s households, 46.2% have already responded to the 2020 Census. The remaining households will receive a paper questionnaire starting April 18. […]

Carmelita J. Cunningham 1970-2020 Carmelita Jane “Carm” Cunningham, 49, of Berkeley Springs, died on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born October 1, 1970 in Morgan County, she was the daughter of Larry Edward “Ed” Sr. and Malinda Jane Fischer Miller of Berkeley Springs. She was a Christian. She was a […]

Jonas M. DeHaven 1999-2020 Jonas Matthew DeHaven, age 21, of Hedgesville, W.Va., was called to Heaven on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born February 2, 1999 in Winchester, Va., he is the son of Michelle Nicole Evans of Falling Waters, W.Va. and David Wayne DeHaven of Hedgesville. As a […]

Walter L. Miller, Jr. 1942-2020 Walter Leon Miller, Jr., age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Winchester Medical Center. Born May 16, 1942 in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Walter Leon, Sr. and Leona Belle Dawson Miller. He was a Christian. Walter worked 23 […]

Della L. Buscher 1942-2020 Della Lee Buscher, age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her home. Born April 10, 1942, in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Arthur Elton and Elizabeth Estella (Fish) Weisenberger; and the widow of John Wesley Buscher, whom she married October […]

Donna J. Faith 1930-2020 Donna Jean Faith, age 89, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her residence in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born August 10, 1930 in Berkeley Springs, she was the daughter of the late Walter Francis and Emily Agnes Fleece Neely. Donna was a member […]

by GEOFF FOX Washington County, Md. health officials have confirmed the first death associated with COVID-19 in their county during a Friday, April 10 morning press conference. According to Washington County Health Officer Earl Stoner, the resident was a woman in her 20’s with underlying medical conditions. Stoner said the woman passed away at Meritus Medical Center. “I am […]

“Take this seriously,” commissioner says of county order by KATE SHUNNEY Morgan County Courthouse Morgan County Commissioners on Tuesday approved and signed an Emergency Order to locally impose rules meant to help stem the spread of the highly-contagious coronavirus between county residents. The order passed three days after West Virginia Governor Jim Justice directed tighter rules […]