by Kate Shunney On Monday, heavy equipment moved around the remains of Coolfont’s Treetop House, pushing charred material off the floor of what had been the main reception area for resort guests for more than 50 years. A January 26 fire consumed the distinctive A-frame lodge that was the recognizable[Read More…]
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COVID-19, Influenza A and B cases increase since start of January
by Kate Evans While seasonal influenza activity has risen and keeps increasing across the country, local physicians have been seeing lots of cases of COVID-19 and Influenza A and B. River Bend Family Medicine Heather Goodman, certified medical assistant with River Bend Family Medicine, said that their office had seen[Read More…]
Effort aims to guide responsible use of winter salt
The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Izaak Walton League of America Salt Watch Program, the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, and the Center for Watershed Protection encourage the public to learn about winter salt’s impacts on drinking water, aquatic ecosystems, and infrastructure during[Read More…]
Cannon is new delegate for western part of county
Hampshire County Commissioner David Cannon has been named the new state delegate for the 89th district, which includes the western-most portions of Morgan County. Cannon will represent the district in the West Virginia House of Delegates, filling an open seat that had been held by Hampshire County resident Darren Thorne,[Read More…]
New website for Town of Bath in the works
by Trish Rudder Secured by grant funding and leftover hotel/motel funds from the last fiscal year, the Town of Bath is at work building a new website with help from the design firm Lovely Pixels. Councilwoman Mary Lynn Hickey, who heads up the Grants Committee for the town, said the[Read More…]
Maryland clears up cross-state confusion about side-by-side utility vehicles on Maryland roads
by Geoff Fox A popular vehicle used in West Virginia to get around town is not allowed on the streets of Maryland, according to the Maryland Attorney General. This has become a point of confusion and friction in nearby Washington County. The vehicle in question is a side-by-side utility vehicle.[Read More…]
Blaze claims Treetop House, center of resurrected Coolfont Resort
by Kate Shunney Local residents, workers, visitors to Berkeley Springs and the area’s business community are mourning the loss of the iconic Treetop House at Coolfont Resort to a Sunday evening fire that quickly consumed the wood lodge building. Firefighting agencies from four states responded to Cold Run Valley Road[Read More…]
Valley Health now accepting applications for 2025 Community Partnership Grant program
Valley Health is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 application period for our Community Partnership Grant program. From January 15 to February 25, local non-profit organizations are invited to apply for one of eleven one-year grants totaling $200,000. These grants are designed to address critical health needs within[Read More…]
Valley Health asks public to help focus resources through Community Health Needs Survey
Every three years, Valley Health joins with community partners including local health departments, education systems and social service agencies to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The information obtained from this assessment provides a better understanding of the health needs of our community, any gaps in the availability of[Read More…]
Clark to lead 2025 County Commission
Morgan County Commissioner Bill Clark will serve as the commission president for 2025, following a vote at the first organizational meeting of the year. This is the first time Clark will serve as president of the county board during his term. Commissioner Sean Forney has been president for two years.[Read More…]
