by Kate Evans The Town of Paw Paw’s water system project has been moving forward since it received a $1 million grant last year for water system improvements. The $1 million grant, along with monies from the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund, provide $3.75 million for the project. John Cole,[Read More…]
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Chamber committee begins Apple Butter prep with Bath agreement
by Trish Rudder Although it is months away, preparation for the 50th annual Apple Butter Festival has begun. At the Town of Bath March 18 Council meeting, the local Chamber of Commerce’s Apple Butter Festival committee presented an agreement between the Town and the Chamber through a Memorandum of Understanding[Read More…]
New linden trees planted on Upper Fairfax Street
by Trish Rudder Town of Bath Tree Board member Kate Lehman has said four Linden trees were planted on upper Fairfax Street on March 18 as part of an ongoing tree care plan. The Lindens were interspaced with the Bradford pear trees and will replace the existing Bradford trees once[Read More…]
Bath approves budget for FY 2025-26
by Trish Rudder At the March 18 meeting the Town of Bath Council approved a budget of $984,667 for the next fiscal year. FY 2025-26 will begin on July 1 and ends June 30, 2026. The budget has been sent to the State Auditor’s office but it has not been[Read More…]
School board approves proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 levy rates
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved the same proposed regular school levy and special levy rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 that they approved for the last 11 fiscal years. Their action took place at a March 18 special meeting that followed their regular March 18 school board[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Softball looks to rebuild behind Harrington’s leadership
by Jamie Harris With a youthful roster and a hunger to compete, the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians softball team enters the 2025 season with a fresh outlook under the leadership of sixth-year head coach Cat Wood. After graduating five experienced seniors last year, the team is in a rebuilding phase,[Read More…]
Hahn is Maryland’s 2025 Family Physician of the Year
The Maryland Academy of Family Physicians (MDAFP) has chosen Matthew Hahn, MD as the recipient of the 2025 Family Physician of the Year award in recognition of his exemplary service, and engagement in the wellbeing of his patients and community. Dr. Hahn received the award at the Academy’s Annual Meeting[Read More…]
Bypass opening delayed by guardrail redesign
by Kate Shunney The four-lane, 3.4-mile section of the U.S. 522 Bypass won’t open to vehicle traffic until May, predict West Virginia state officials. Division of Highways officials told a gathering of business leaders at last month’s Chamber of Commerce lunch that a misalignment of guardrails with overpass wing walls[Read More…]
DNR expands CWD area to Grant County
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has expanded the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Containment Area after the detection of CWD in a Grant County deer. “Grant County has been part of the CWD containment Area since 2015 because of its proximity to affected counties,” said Paul Johansen, chief[Read More…]
Grand Castalian Inn unveils historic renovations, modern hospitality at open house
by Lisa Schauer Marking the completion of a two-year renovation, an open house was held at The Grand Castalian Inn, a new bed-and-breakfast located at 41 Pratt Street in Berkeley Springs on Sunday, March 9. Neighbors and visitors streamed through the double-door entry of the majestic three-story Queen Anne style[Read More…]
