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Valley Health has shared the findings of the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment that was conducted last year, and has introduced the 2026 Community Partnership Grant program that will help fund some community action to meet those needs. Valley Health completes a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years.[Read More…]
Over 30 people braved the cold weather on Saturday, January 31 to attend a rally in front of the Morgan County Courthouse in support of law enforcement. Dick Voorhaar said the “Show our Support” event was put together to publicly recognize law enforcement officers and the “tough job they do”[Read More…]
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners and the county’s 911 Director agreed last week on the funding structure for an upgrade of the county’s emergency call-handling equipment. Morgan County 911 will see their Motorola call-handling software upgraded to VESTA NXT, which will modernize dispatching processes in emergencies. The system allows[Read More…]
Senior Life Services of Morgan County were hit last week with criminal acts that the agency director says will put their finances in a bind and reduce services to senior citizens of the county. According to Tammy Kees, director of the Senior Life Services, the Meals on Wheels program truck[Read More…]
by Kate Shunney The close of candidate filing for the 2026 election season brought additional names to the list of state residents who are seeking elected office in Morgan County and across West Virginia during this mid-term race. As of press time, the following individuals had filed in the Morgan[Read More…]
Melvin A. Morris 1940-2026 On January 10, 2026, Melvin A. Morris (85) of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., answered the final “All Board” on the train bound for glory. He was surrounded by his wife of 63 years, Annie, daughter, Kandy, “bonus” daughter, Cindy and his faithful companion, Charlie. Melvin also leaves behind[Read More…]
Carol Ann Marshall Carol Ann Marshall, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Alexander J. Walker, Jr. 1935-2026 Alexander Joseph Walker, Jr., age 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home while under the care of Grane Hospice in Three Springs, Pa. Born August 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Alexander Joseph Walker, Sr. and Lena Majeski[Read More…]
Kurt Wayne Camm 1953-2026 Kurt Wayne Camm, 72, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Berkeley Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 30, 1953, in Camden, New Jersey, to Marlowe Emma Deichert Camm and the late Winfield William Camm.[Read More…]
Eastelene F. Marshall 1928-2026 Eastelene Florence “Essie” Hewett Marshall, age 97, of Bayville, N. J., passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at her home while under hospice care. Essie was born August 28, 1928 to parents, Wade H. Hewett and Lola C. Shriver, and lived most of her life in[Read More…]
