by Kate Lehman On Tuesday, December 16, Truax Tree Services removed a large, aging maple tree on Green Street that had been recently deemed a public hazard by the Tree Board and Town Council. The tree had been dropping large limbs onto the sidewalk and street, posing significant risks to[Read More…]
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West Virginia State Parks Foundation launches “Mountains are Always Free” Photo Contest
The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has announced the creation of the “Mountains are Always Free” Photo Contest, which will run through the end of February. The contest is intended to showcase the best of winter in West Virginia State Parks, Forests, and Rail Trails. “West Virginia state park areas[Read More…]
Public health officials say influenza A causing more severe illnesses now
by Kate Shunney The appearance of influenza in the general population is expected in mid-December, with increased circulation at holiday gatherings that spread germs among people. That prediction has come true locally. Public health officials in Morgan County confirm that’s what’s being seen now, with local residents reporting the spread[Read More…]
Police chase leads to local man’s arrest
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department has charged a Berkeley Springs man with multiple offenses, following a pursuit through the woods on Monday, December 22. According to a criminal complaint filed in Morgan County Magistrate Court by Deputy Ryan Diehl, police were dispatched to a residence on Pious Ridge Road for a[Read More…]
County Animal Control officer pulls man from burning trailer
by Kate Shunney A Morgan County man survived a trailer fire on December 29 due to the actions of a county Animal Control officer who stopped and pulled the man from the flaming residence. Morgan County Animal Control Officer Ivory Brown called the structure fire into the 911 center around[Read More…]
Bath drafting ordinance to address vacant structures
by Lisa Schauer The Town of Bath could be imposing fines and liens on vacant structures deemed unsafe as inspected by police and fire officials, Councilman Ryan Kessel announced in a public meeting on Tuesday, December 16. Kessel said he is working on a new town ordinance to address the[Read More…]
County will draft changes to ambulance fee ordinance, adding proposed commercial fee
by Kate Shunney After two public hearings and recurring discussions over the last several months, Morgan County Commissioners have decided to amend the county’s ambulance fee ordinance to apply the fee to commercial properties. They’ll hold another public hearing about the specifics of the change in the new year, then[Read More…]
Schools suspend surveys after controversy over 4th grade questions
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Schools won’t be using student survey tools for the remainder of the academic year after controversy arose around questions included in a survey of 4th graders and middle school students. Superintendent David Banks made the announcement at the December 16 school board meeting. A student[Read More…]
WVU physicians urge caution as state whooping cough cases continue to rise
Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or whooping cough, so they can take precautions and seek treatment, when necessary, to avoid further spread of the infection. Since early November, the number of identified cases of whooping cough in the West Virginia[Read More…]
State offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday
West Virginia state government employees will be given off Christmas Eve, following a proclamation by Governor Patrick Morrisey. The executive announcement gives state employees an “extended Christmas holiday,” the governor’s office said on Friday. That means state offices won’t be open on Wednesday, December 24, including DMVs and Department of[Read More…]
