by Geoff Fox Early last year, the Maryland Transit Authority announced they were conducting a survey to weigh the feasibility of bringing the MARC commuter train service to Western Maryland. The proposed extension could add stops in the area — in Hancock/Cumberland on the CSX out of Martinsburg on the[Read More…]
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Prevent heat-related illness during summer heat waves
by Kate Evans Summer fun can continue through the hot days of summer, but extreme heat can pose a real challenge for individuals and families. Take some basic steps to keep yourself, neighbors, older relatives and children healthy during a heat wave. Here are some important tips that will help[Read More…]
Bath municipal sales tax ordinance gets second introduction, heads for final reading
by Trish Rudder A re-reading of the proposed 1% municipal sales tax ordinance passed its first reading at the June 4 Town of Bath Council meeting. If a second reading is approved, the municipal sales tax will go into effect in the first quarter of 2025. The original first reading[Read More…]
Local paving projects could get $1.9 million boost from supplemental highway bill
On Thursday, May 30, Gov. Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 1002 giving the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) $150 million in supplemental highway funding for paving projects throughout the Mountain State. Gov. Justice asked the Legislature to approve the extra funding during the first special legislative session in May.[Read More…]
Butts chosen as new Pleasant View principal; school board approves hires & personnel changes
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved a long list of professional and other personnel changes at their recent meetings. Personnel actions included transfers of professional personnel, hiring of new teachers, substitutes and summer personnel. Warm Springs Intermediate School Assistant Principal Christie Butts transferred to a position as[Read More…]
Morgan County Library celebrates 100 years, 25 years at Johnson House
by Kate Evans The Morgan County Public Library first opened its doors on May 23, 1924 — 100 years ago — in a single room called “The Reading Room” over the main spring in Berkeley Springs State Park. In 1924, the Morgan County Public Library opened on a Saturday afternoon[Read More…]
Bath councilman Hall resigns; O’Connell fills seat
by Trish Rudder Town of Bath Councilman Tom Hall resigned his position on the town council recently to work full time at the Harpers Ferry Water Department to replace a water department member who died. Hall had been working there part time during his tenure as a councilman. Hall previously[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Rotary Club donates books to encourage reading
In partnership with Rotary Clubs across the Eastern Panhandle, the Berkeley Springs Rotary Club recently conducted its Second Grade Book Project. Each second-grade student at Paw Paw, Pleasant View and Widmyer Elementary Schools, 145 students in total, received a book bag containing nine books donated by the Berkeley Springs Rotary[Read More…]
Lillian Morgan wins scholarship
Lillian Morgan was one of three students to receive scholarships from the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation. The Foundation awarded $194,000 in scholar- ships this year to students in Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties. This year, they received over 200 applications from exceptional students. Each application showcased a unique set[Read More…]
WV DNR reminds public to leave young wildlife alone
With the arrival of spring weather and the emergence of young wildlife, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding people that possessing wildlife without a permit is illegal and that handling wild animals can spread disease and parasites that can be fatal. “Watching young animals is a[Read More…]
