On Saturday, July 12 at about 1 p.m. police responded to a 911 call about a domestic disturbance that occurred around 11 a.m. in the 100 block of Arrowhead Trail in Hedgesville. Law enforcement officers made contact with the suspect, identified as Justin A. Gould, 40, of Hedgesville. Gould claimed[Read More…]
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The Critton Hollow String Band celebrates their 50th year of performing
by Kate Evans The legendary and treasured Critton Hollow String Band has performed their traditional music all over the Morgan County, the United States, Canada, Scotland, Japan, Ireland and internationally for 50 years at a multitude of folk music venues, festivals and concerts. Critton Hollow String Band will be performing[Read More…]
Commuter rail growth plan calls Hancock station a distant possibility
by Kate Shunney A multi-year public planning effort for Maryland’s commuter train service has resulted in the creation of a “MARC Growth and Transformation Plan” which was published in late June by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and Maryland Department of Transportation. MARC is the Maryland Area Regional Commuter system[Read More…]
Lykins to lead Warm Springs Intermediate School
by Kate Evans Morgan County Schools has named Scott Lykins as the new principal of Warm Springs Intermediate School in Berkeley Springs, which serves students in grades three through five. Former Principal Rebecca Huber is transitioning to a new position at the central office as Director of Student Support Services.[Read More…]
Wildflower meadow at Cacapon thriving as part of pollinator work
by Kate Shunney Park Naturalist Valerie Chaney championed a pollinator plot a few years back at Cacapon State Park, in partnership with an effort to attract and study Monarch butterflies, which face tough competition for their needed habitat. Today, that “plot” has grown into a two-acre wildflower meadow that is[Read More…]
New Bath council holds first meeting, discusses grant opportunities & town improvements
by Kate Shunney The Town of Bath council, complete with three new members and a new mayor, met for their first meeting on Tuesday, July 1 to settle into new dynamics. Re-elected councilwoman Mary Lynn Hickey was absent from the meeting, which lasted less than 45 minutes in council chambers.[Read More…]
Great Cacapon woman arrested on fraud charge for $46K missing funds
In October 2024, West Virginia State Police received a fraud complaint regarding funds removed from a Truist Bank account without the owners’ approval. The bank had sent a letter to the account owners alerting them of activity to several online gaming sites, according to a criminal complaint filed in Morgan[Read More…]
Hedgesville woman arrested on marijuana drug charges
On Sunday July 6, police observed a black Subaru with no inspection sticker traveling south on Valley Road, and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Colleen F. Stender, 40, of Hedgesville. The odor of marijuana was emanating from her vehicle, according to a criminal complaint filed in[Read More…]
Commissioners define county retirement for future staff, discuss Rail Trail progress
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners on July 2 voted 3-0 to set new rules for retirement benefits for future county hires. Commissioner Joel Tuttle made a motion that new employees will become vested in the public employee retirement benefit system 5% each year of their employment with the county,[Read More…]
Fireworks celebration in Berkeley Springs draws crowds
Travel Berkeley Springs presented their annual free fireworks celebration on Thursday evening, July 3 at Widmeyer Elementary to celebrate the nation’s independence from the British monarchy 249 years ago. Families gathered on the grounds of the school and on surrounding hillsides to take in the public display after dark, with[Read More…]
