by Geoff Fox Heavy, constant rain dumped just over two and a half inches of rain on Hancock between Friday, December 14, and Sunday, December 16, causing minor flooding in the area. According to the National Weather Service, Hancock got 2.63 inches of rain. In Washington County, only Sharpsburg and Williamsport (2.94 inches and 2.9 […]

In a press release on Friday, December 14, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice said the funds “will bring valuable, much-needed infrastructure upgrades to this growing community… when completed, this project will impact over 4,000 residents and 1,142 households in Morgan County.” Berkeley Springs Water Works (BSWW), the town-owned water department, has committed $500,000 to support […]

by Trish Rudder When the holidays come around, sometimes the special memories come back to visit us, especially the older we get. Some of our resident seniors shared their special memories with The Morgan Messenger last week. Wanda Woods said she was a “military brat” since both her father and husband served in the military. […]

by Kate Shunney Results of a survey about local broadband internet service were presented to the Morgan County Commission by a technology network consultant late last week. The message was pretty clear, said Andrew Cohill, President of Design Nine of Blacksburg, Va. — county residents think their internet service stinks. Cohill said the response to […]

Cassius J. Garland 2018 Cassius John Garland, age 5 months, of McConnellsburg, Pa., passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Fulton County Medical Center, in McConnellsburg. Born July 14, 2018, in York, Pa., he was the son of Healie M. Garland, of McConnellsburg, Pa., and Tanner A. Rhodes, of Loysburg, Pa. He is […]

Donald L. Marshall 1975-2018 Donald Lee “Donnie” Marshall, 43, of Berkeley Springs, died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his home. Born February 2, 1975 in Olney, Md., he was the son of Leanna Joy Larman Crosen of Boonsboro, Md. and the late Richard Earlee Marshall, Jr. He was a Christian. He graduated from Berkeley Springs High School. He […]

Ervin T. Ray 1940-2018 Ervin Theodore Ray, 78, of Hancock, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Meritus Medical Center, in Hagerstown, Md. Born July 14, 1940 in Hancock, he was the son of the late Theodore and Hazel Hull Ray. He worked for many years for C. William Hetzer, Inc. and also self-employed for many years. […]

Gary E. Fox 1955-2018 Gary Edward Fox, 63, of Berkeley Springs, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at his home. Born October 17, 1955 in Berkeley Springs, he was the son of the late Glendon E. and Iona M. Gallion Fox. He was a graduate of Berkeley Springs High School. He liked to fish and hunt. He is […]

Gilbert R. Russell 1931-2018 Gilbert Richard “Dick” Russell, 87, of Alto, N.M., died Wednesday, December 12, 2018. He was born on September 8, 1931 at Confluence, Pa., he was the son of the late Reverend Clarence Gilbert and Ruth Richard Russell. He was a 1949 graduate of Charles Town High School, Charles Town. He attended Shepherd College […]

by Jamie Harris With the new gym construction causing the administration at Berkeley Springs High School and the Morgan County Board of Education office some considerable stress with the 34th Max Horz Border Wars Wrestling Invitational. The school and county got some good news earlier in the week when the Fire Marshal gave the green […]