If you’re looking to boost your holiday spirit, Morgan County is offering all the ingredients this weekend. Several community groups will host major Christmas events to kick off the season for residents and visitors. Festivities start this Friday, December 1 at 5 p.m. in downtown Berkeley Springs with the free[Read More…]
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Paw Paw man charged with child pornography distribution
A Paw Paw man has been jailed on child pornography charges following a cybertip investigation that lead to a search of the home the suspect was staying in. West Virginia State Police have charged Edward Chamberlain, 43, with distribution of material depicting minors engaged in explicit conduct. He is being[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle schools receive $85,000 in grants from Community Foundation
This fall, the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) awarded nearly $85,000 to Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan County schools through their Education and Mini Grants for Teachers program. 129 grants were awarded to educators at forty-seven schools across the Eastern Panhandle. 94 Mini Grants totaling nearly $35,000 were given to[Read More…]
Attendance has gone up in county schools, officials tell school board
by Kate Evans Warm Springs Middle School Principal Jamie Harris gave a presentation on the middle school’s academic and climate goals and progress at the November 7 Morgan County School Board meeting. The school has 437 students — 237 boys and 200 girls. The school’s strategic plan goals are to[Read More…]
Invasive spotted lanternfly continues to expand its range; pest officials ask for public’s help
by Kate Evans The invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) continues to expand its range as it threatens fruit trees, hardwood trees and crops in many states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The insect was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. The spotted lanternfly was first sighted in Berkeley[Read More…]
Residents can submit photos to WV Military & First Responder trees
Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2023 Military and First Responder recognition trees Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice invite all West Virginians to honor members of the United States Military and First Responders by submitting photos to be showcased on two[Read More…]
Buck firearms season open
West Virginia’s buck firearms season started Monday, November 20 and will run through December 3. There is a concurrent antlerless deer season going on during the same weeks. “West Virginia’s buck firearms season is a cherished tradition that spans generations and unites us in our love for the outdoors,” Gov.[Read More…]
Commission okays equipment purchase, IT contract & support for community groups
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners approved a variety of actions at their November 15 regular meeting. Commissioners approved the hire of a replacement employee for the Sheriff’s Tax Office at $15 per hour and a yearly stipend from the Ambulance Fee ordinance. Chief Tax Deputy Kim Michael told county[Read More…]
Bath put on notice by state about lack of historic district protection
by Trish Rudder The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History’s Deputy State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) notified the Town of Bath that it has 120 days (February 13, 2024) to implement improvements to the town’s Certified Local Government (CLG) program or its status could be revoked. The October[Read More…]
Fairfax Street levels up
More concrete beams made their way through Berkeley Springs last Wednesday and Thursday, this time destined for Fairfax Street. The new beams create a new elevated Fairfax Street, which will carry traffic over the four-lane U.S. 522 Bypass on its northern end.
