by Trish Rudder The first reading of Ordinance 2024-04-01 was passed by the Bath Town Council on May 7 that will charge participating vendors a set fee of $35 in multi-day festivals. Vendors participating in single day events will pay the same fee of $20 as it is now. If[Read More…]
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Weekend spraying targeted spongy moth caterpillars
by Kate Shunney As predicted by forestry and agricultural experts, this year’s emergence of spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) caterpillars is bigger and more destructive than last year. The caterpillars, which eat the foliage of hardwood trees and other flora, pose a noticeable risk to forested areas in[Read More…]
Voters take to precincts to close out primary election
Morgan County voters who hadn’t yet cast ballots during early voting days were heading to the county’s 13 precinct polling places on Tuesday, May 14. New voting machines were in place, using a paper ballot receipt and electronic tabulating. Voters are picking party nominees for political offices from U.S. President[Read More…]
School board moves to rehire David Banks as superintendent
by Kate Evans Morgan County School Board members are preparing to hire former Morgan County School Superintendent David Banks as the new superintendent for Morgan County Schools. School board president Aaron Close made an announcement about the superintendent hiring at the May 7 school board meeting. He named Banks as[Read More…]
Hundreds have voted here as May 14 Primary Election nears
by Kate Shunney Local registered voters have been casting ballots in the May primary election during Early Voting on new machines at the Morgan County Courthouse. Early voting continues through Saturday, May 11 at the Morgan County Clerk’s office. Ballots can be cast at the courthouse during business hours, from[Read More…]
Bypass work moves back to 522
Construction work related to the four-lane U.S. 522 bypass has returned to Valley Road around the clock as of last Monday. Excavation was taking place on the west side of U.S. 522 for the planned roundabout, with the dumping of excavated dirt on the east side of the road. Travel[Read More…]
Water experts use dye to find connection between Lost River & the Cacapon
On the evening of April 30, staff of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, in coordination with West Virginia partners, deployed a bright green dye into the lower Lost River. The dye will help scientists understand how water travels underground in a complex geological environment, said event leaders.[Read More…]
USAID to tour Berkeley Springs Water Works
by Trish Rudder The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will tour the local water department, Berkeley Springs Water Works on Wednesday, May 8. The independent agency of the federal government, which is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid, is hosting its Global Water Workshop from May 5-11 at[Read More…]
Starting Points marks 25 years of service to families and children
by Kate Evans Since 1999, Starting Points of Morgan County has developed programs and worked with local residents and partners to build strong family systems that protect children, boost parenting success and create a stronger community. This month, Starting Points is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a family resource center[Read More…]
Early voting begins May 1
Local registered voters can begin casting ballots in the May primary election today, Wednesday, May 1 during Early Voting at the Morgan County Courthouse. Early voting in the May 14 primary and non-partisan election begins on Wednesday and runs through Saturday, May 11 at the Morgan County Clerk’s office. Ballots[Read More…]
