The Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting, set for this Saturday, February 24, has attracted waters from more than a dozen countries, and states from California to Florida. Held at The Country Inn, the event – now in its 34th year — is the largest and longest-running water tasting in the[Read More…]
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Morgan County has wide discretion to use opioid settlement money, says attorney
by Kate Shunney Jefferson County attorney Stephen Skinner advised the Morgan County Commission last Wednesday that they can take some of the funds from a statewide opioid lawsuit settlement to reimburse itself for related expenses in prior years or fund future projects. Skinner has worked with county officials since 2018,[Read More…]
Indians third at Class A/AA Region I Wrestling Championships
10 wrestlers punch ticket to state tournament Daniel Clark earns 100th career win by Jamie Harris The 2024 Class A/AA Region I Wrestling Championships were held at St. Mary’s High School this past weekend. With the incoming weather looking to be an issue the Berkeley Springs Indians headed out Friday[Read More…]
Water festival seminars will touch on justice, water protection & bottled water impacts
The 34th Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting begins with a seminar, Water: Beneath the Surface and Around the Globe on Friday, February 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs. It is free and open to the public. Kicking off the seminar, Rona Kobell, co-founder[Read More…]
Vaping & e-cigarettes not a “safe alternative” — highly addictive, dangerous for youth
by Kate Evans The use of e-cigarettes or vapes by high school students has grown substantially in the past five years as have health officials’ concerns about teen vaping. E-cigarettes or vapes usually contain nicotine from tobacco, along with flavorings and other additives. They can also deliver cannabis or other[Read More…]
Bath Hotel/Motel requests due February 29
by Trish Rudder It was announced in the February 6 Bath Town Council meeting that Hotel/Motel applications for Fiscal Year 2024-25 are available and must be submitted by February 29. Bath Clerk Sharron Corrick said the application forms can be picked up at the town office at 271 Wilkes Street[Read More…]
Suspect in local burglary arrested in Virginia
A Morgan County man who was wanted by the Sheriff’s Department for a substantial burglary on Mawani Terrace was apprehended in Frederick County, Virginia on Saturday, February 10 and is being charged for similar crimes in that jurisdiction. Sheriff K.C. Bohrer had issued a “Wanted” poster for Cole Alexander Puffenberger,[Read More…]
A big wet one from winter
Forecasts of snow on Tuesday morning were spot on, as February returned with a heavy dose of winter. A two-hour delay for Morgan County Schools turned into a full day of remote learning as school officials took the measure of road conditions. Many area residents were experiencing power outages as[Read More…]
CSX train derails in western Morgan County with no injuries or release of hazardous materials
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include new information from CSX. by Kate Shunney A CSX train on Monday afternoon, February 12, derailed in the area of Magnolia in western Morgan County, bringing fire, EMS and hazardous materials responders to the remote area to assess the situation. Rail[Read More…]
Kessel’s art mural on display in Huntington exhibition
by Kate Evans Berkeley Springs High School junior Elizabeth (Ella) Kessel’s art mural of a musician playing a guitar was placed on the West Edge Factory building in Huntington, West Virginia along with other individual student art murals. The drive-through “Alley Gallery” outdoor art exhibition opening took place on January[Read More…]