by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners approved their annual financial statement during a routine meeting on Wednesday, October 16. Commissioners also approved reimbursement to a property owner for a duplicate payment of Hotel/Motel tax for a rental property. The owner had remitted the tax to the county at the same[Read More…]
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Free class for small businesses on communication success
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce and Blue Ridge Community & Technical College announce a free class, “The Art of Effective Communications in Small Business and Hospitality,” on Wednesday, October 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. This continues a series of interesting and informative seminars, and will be[Read More…]
Early voting begins October 23 as general election nears
by Kate Shunney Registered voters in West Virginia can begin casting ballots in the 2024 presidential election starting Wednesday, October 23 as the state opens access to early voting. In Morgan County, voters can vote early at the Morgan County Clerk’s office on the first floor of the County Courthouse[Read More…]
Bubbling apple butter & sunny skies flavor 49th festival
Thousands of visitors, locals, volunteers and vendors gathered in sunny and clear weather for the 49th annual Apple Butter Festival on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13. The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted a kick-off party on Friday evening, October 11 in the beer, wine and spirits[Read More…]
Morgan County Schools recognizes Food Lion for Stuff-A-Bus efforts
by Kate Evans Berkeley Springs Food Lion Store Manager Terry Wilson and Assistant Store Manager Mike Duvall were recognized at the October 1 Morgan County School Board meeting for their hard work and efforts during the recent second annual Stuff-A-Bus that was hosted by the Food Lion. Last year’s and[Read More…]
Bath committee will take up ordinance proposal Oct. 17
by Trish Rudder The Town of Bath received a request to consider adopting a nondiscrimination ordinance that would protect the LGBTQ community within the town limits, and since late August it has allowed the public to voice their opinions about adopting a nondiscrimination law. At the Town of Bath Council[Read More…]
As spotted lanternfly infests region, ag experts ask public to help curb spread
by Kate Evans Residents should keep watching for signs of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) as the insect continues to expand its range and threaten fruit trees, hardwood trees and crops in many states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The insect was first found in Berks County,[Read More…]
49th Apple Butter Festival will fill the streets with hometown traditions
Berkeley Springs’ 49th annual Apple Butter Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13. A Craft Beer and WV Wine Garden will be open to kick off the weekend Friday, October 11 from 5-9 p.m., with craft breweries, local wineries, distilleries, and food trucks. A nostalgic hometown parade[Read More…]
Local teen to participate in Miss Amazing WV on October 12
by Trish Rudder Morgan County resident Haley Barnhart will be participating in the ‘Miss Amazing West Virginia” event in Clarksburg on Saturday, October 12. Barnhart won first place last October in the “WV Miss Amazing 2024 Teen Queen” contest and appeared in the December Winter Fest Parade in Berkeley Springs.[Read More…]
County officials move to hire Wellness Center manager, expect closing on Rankin facility this quarter
by Kate Shunney Morgan County officials last Wednesday took another step toward opening a Morgan County Wellness Center under public ownership, approving a job posting for Manager of that facility. That move followed an approval by the Morgan County Commission on October 2 to pay a $35,500 invoice to Griffith[Read More…]
