The National Academies Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will host a public webinar on Thursday, December 5 exploring effective models to address mental health and substance use disorders. The free webinar will highlight strategies for successful and equitable abatement for state and local jurisdictions receiving opioid settlement[Read More…]
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County approves investigator for prosecutor’s office, paid with opioid settlement funds
by Kate Shunney In an effort to move criminal cases through the courts more quickly and save on the county’s jail bill, the Morgan County Commission voted to hire a part-time investigator for the Prosecuting Attorney’s office. The position will be paid for out of proceeds from West Virginia’s opioid[Read More…]
America’s favorite fall flavor: It’s the Great Pumpkin
by Lisa Schauer Walk down the “American food” section of an overseas grocery store, and you’ll find canned pumpkin, alongside peanut butter, maple syrup, ketchup, mustard, relish, and processed foods like pastries and snack cakes. Yet pumpkin stands out as a superfood among America’s favorites. Loaded with protein and fiber,[Read More…]
State’s burn ban lifted
The recent statewide ban on all types of outdoor burning expired on Friday, November 15. This comes after the state received significant rainfall. The ban was lifted at the request of the Division of Forestry. “After some much-needed rainfall, our experts at Forestry have advised me that it’s safe to[Read More…]
Annual Winter Fest Parade gets in gear for December 7
by Trish Rudder The Bath Christmas Project Inc. received approval from the Town of Bath to use the Berkeley Springs train depot lot for the Annual WinterFest parade entrees’ line up on Saturday, December 7 from 2 to 9 p.m. At the November 5 Bath Town Council meeting, the town[Read More…]
Supreme Court denies McCauley sentencing appeal
by Kate Shunney The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last Wednesday denied an appeal filed by Andy McCauley, Jr. asking for his life sentence for the murder of Riley Crossman to be overturned. Justices were unanimous in rejecting the three arguments in McCauley’s appeal. Justice Wooten delivered the opinion[Read More…]
TBS Visitor’s Center moves to Train Depot
by Trish Rudder The tourist bureau for Morgan County has moved its office to 342 N. Washington Street – in the historic Berkeley Springs Train Depot. Laura Smith, administrative assistant for Travel Berkeley Springs (TBS) said on Friday the office would reopen in its new location on Monday, November 18.[Read More…]
Truck incident blocks U.S. 522 bridge crossing
by Geoff Fox An accident involving a tractor-trailer carrying an oversized load caused the U.S. 522 bridge to be closed for several hours last Thursday evening, November 14. According to Maryland State Police, as the tractor-trailer was crossing the bridge, the oversized load on trailer shifted and another vehicle hit[Read More…]
Veterans honored by Knights of Columbus at wreath laying ceremony
by Trish Rudder The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Knights of Columbus No. 12191 honored veterans on Sunday, November 10. Standing on the south side of East Fairfax Street with the Fairfax Green behind them, the Knights of Columbus members who participated were: West Virginia State Deputy Mike Stanger,[Read More…]
Morgan County voter turnout at 65% as voters back GOP candidates, elect Trump to second term
by Kate Shunney On a warm and sunny Election Day, lines of Morgan County voters cast their ballots in the 2024 General Election at 13 precincts around the county as November temperatures swelled in the upper 70s. By 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday night – just two hours after polls had[Read More…]
