by Trish Rudder With the Bath Town Council election coming up on June 10, the deadline for candidates to file ended on Saturday, April 12. The two-year positions will begin on July 1 and end on June 30,2027. The candidates for the town council are as follows: –Mayor: Greg Schene,[Read More…]
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Five brothers honored with Quilts of Valor for serving multiple branches of the U.S. military over decades
by Lisa Schauer Five brothers who served in the U.S. military were honored with Quilts of Valor (QOV) handmade by the Morgan County chapter of Quilts of Valor – known as the Mountain Mama quilters – presented at the American Legion in Berkeley Springs on Saturday, April 12. “This is[Read More…]
West Virginia health agency plans for federal cuts of $2.2 million in grants
In response to recent cuts at the federal level related to COVID-19 grants and cooperative agreements, the West Virginia Department of Health and Department of Human Services (DoHS) says they are taking proactive steps to “ensure the continuation of essential services to West Virginians.” The loss of federal grants will[Read More…]
Grand Jury indicts 21 in spring term
A Morgan County Grand Jury indicted 21 individuals on criminal charges when they met for the spring term in Morgan County Circuit Court on Tuesday, April 1. Among those indicted is a Morgan County teacher accused of the felony of battery of a disabled child. Other individuals are accused of[Read More…]
Community members honored for work on behalf of Morgan County children
by Kate Shunney In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Morgan County’s network of agencies and individuals who work to protect children gathered for a partnership breakfast and award ceremony on Wednesday, April 2 at The Country Inn. Morgan County’s Partners in Prevention network includes Starting Points of Morgan County,[Read More…]
Candidate filling for Bath Council ends on April 12
by Trish Rudder Town of Bath residents who wish to run for office as Mayor, Town Recorder or one of the five council members have only until Saturday, April 12 to file. The filing dates are April 1 to April 12. Forms are available with requirement information at Town Hall,[Read More…]
Ambrose becomes Bath municipal judge
Former Morgan County Magistrate Judge Kermit Ambrose was sworn in as the Town of Bath Magistrate Judge by Mayor Scott Merki on Tuesday, April 1. Ambrose replaces Town of Bath Magistrate Judge Thomas Panebianco. photo by Mary Lynn Hickey
Town of Bath proposed 2025-26 budget jumps 17.4%
by Trish Rudder The Town of Bath has made significant changes to managing the town’s finances that began in July 2024, the start of the fiscal year 2024-25. Voicing a desire to become fiscally responsible, town officials voted to increase fees to operate the town and added a 1% municipal[Read More…]
Tractor trailer tips over at roundabout
On Thursday, April 3, a southbound tractor-trailer rolled over onto its side on the western edge of the new 522 Bypass roundabout. The accident, which happened shortly after 12:30 p.m., caused no reported injuries. According to the West Virginia State Police, the driver was charged with failure to maintain control[Read More…]
Nearly 100 turn out for local “Hands Off” protest tied to national day of action
by Kate Shunney Berkeley Springs was one of more than 1,300 towns and cities that saw a turnout on April 5 of Americans broadcasting the message that they want the Trump administration and advisor Elon Musk to keep their “Hands Off” social programs, government agencies, federal research, legal protections, constitutional[Read More…]
