by Lisa Schauer It’s not your imagination. The weather this summer is hotter and drier than normal, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures recorded at the weather station located at Cacapon State Park south of Berkeley Springs shattered previous record highs for June, and continue to spike in July.[Read More…]

by Kate Evans A professional dancer with Morgan County roots has been living the dream of being a professional dancer and dancing with The Sarasota Ballet in Florida since 2022. Israel Ellis has performed in their tribute to legendary choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton — founder of The Royal Ballet —[Read More…]

Berkeley Springs will put on a free public display of fireworks at Widmyer Elementary School this Friday, July 5 at dark. Parking is available at the school and nearby at Berkeley Springs High School. Visitors are encouraged to carpool when possible. Public safety officials will be on hand to assist[Read More…]

Updated hunting regulations for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and black bear will go into effect on July 1, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has announced with the release of its 2024–25 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary. “With West Virginia’s world-class deer seasons and other small[Read More…]

The third annual Chilled Cocoa Crawl  will take place in Berkeley Springs this Friday, July 5 from 4-8 p.m. Well known for their December Cocoa Crawl event, Hometown Holidays in Berkeley Springs is excited to present a chilled version again this summer. Businesses from Berkeley Springs have come together to[Read More…]

by Trish Rudder Swimming lessons at the pool in Berkeley Springs State Park was in its second week last Wednesday on a very warm day, but the intermediate class of six students were staying cool and having fun. The five-week program is sponsored by Morgan County Parks & Recreation and[Read More…]

by Kate Evans The Town of Paw Paw just received a $1 million grant for improvements to its water system. The $1 million grant along with monies from the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund provide $3.75 million for the project. The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced in[Read More…]

by Kate Shunney Morgan County planners last week approved a final Commercial Industrial Location Permit application by Rutter’s convenience stores to build a fueling center and store south of Berkeley Springs. The 7-0 approval, which came at the end of a public hearing during the June 25 Planning Commission meeting,[Read More…]

by Kate Shunney A gathering of citizens at the June 25 Morgan County Planning Commission pressed members of the volunteer board to reconsider their vote last year approving a Commercial Improvement Location Permit for Scenic LLC to construct an RV campground facility in Great Cacapon below the Panorama Overlook and[Read More…]

The Tom and Virginia Seely Foundation announced on June 20 it has awarded $235,575 in grants to over two-dozen nonprofit organizations serving the children of Morgan County. The local non-profits receiving Seely Foundation grants in 2024 include Boys & Girls Club’s Morgan County unit for $10,000; CASA of the Eastern[Read More…]