The U.S. Small Business Administration agency has made changes to increase support to disaster survivors and small businesses needing relief following a federally declared disaster. The rule is effective for all disasters declared on or after July 31. “The Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized maximizing resources for disaster survivors so that[Read More…]
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DAR promotes Constitution Week
Ye Towne of Bath Chapter National Society of Daughters of American Revolution met before the Town Council of Berkeley Springs Tuesday, September 5. September 17, 2023, marks the 236 anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America. Mayor Scott Merki and Council Members authorized recognition[Read More…]
Jeromy Duelley is the new County Schools Assistant Superintendent
by Kate Evans Jeromy Duelley, Morgan County Schools Director of Attendance, Safety, Maintenance and Career Technical Education (CTE), was hired as the new Assistant Superintendent of Morgan County Schools at the September 5 Morgan County School Board meeting. Duelley transferred to his new Assistant Superintendent position effective September 6. Education[Read More…]
Senior Center gets creative to cover rising food costs with fundraiser
by Trish Rudder Senior Life Services of Morgan County is seeking donations for a “25 Days of Christmas” fundraiser to support its nutrition program. Raffle tickets are being sold to support the program that provides free weekday lunches to the Morgan County seniors who attend, as well as home-delivered meals[Read More…]
Air conditioning for Paw Paw Schools gymnasium is now being considered
by Kate Evans The brutal early September heat raised the issue of the lack of air conditioning in the Paw Paw Schools gymnasium during sports games and events. The Morgan Messenger was contacted by an individual attending the Tuesday evening September 5 Paw Paw Schools volleyball game about it being[Read More…]
Starting Points Empty Bowls event is September 22 at the American Legion
by Kate Evans Morgan County Starting Points annual Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held on Friday, September 22 from 5-7 p.m. at the Alderton-Dawson American Legion in Berkeley Springs. All of the Empty Bowls proceeds benefit the Starting Points Mealtime Community Kitchen. Donations of soups made at local restaurants will be[Read More…]
County officials approve Farmland Protection purchase, other actions
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners on September 6 approved the purchase of a 123-acre agricultural easement by the Morgan County Farmland Protection Board along Winchester Grade Road. The easement, which puts the farm into permanent agricultural use, will cost the board $1,500 per acre, for a total of $185,115[Read More…]
Grand Jury indicts 17 in fall term
Members of the Morgan County Grand Jury last Tuesday returned criminal indictments against 17 individuals on felony and misdemeanor charges, ranging from financial fraud to firearms charges and child neglect. Wanton endangerment & battery Jeremy R. Dudley, 37, of Lusby, Md., was indicted for wanton endangerment, three counts of grand[Read More…]
Video shows buildings lost in historic Berkeley Springs
by Trish Rudder A 20-minute video produced by Zachary Salman called “Then & Now: Berkeley Springs, West Virginia” has been circulating locally, showing buildings that once stood in the town but are gone or altered. Salman is a member of the Town of Bath Historic Landmarks Commission and advocates for[Read More…]
When the fun rolled into town
South Morgan Volunteer Fire Department hosted their second annual Fireman’s Carnival last week at the fire station grounds, drawing crowds for a full array of carnival rides, games and food, plus entertainment and contests from Tuesday through Saturday. Corporate and community sponsors added free live music and fireworks to the[Read More…]
