by Trish Rudder The Town of Bath has made significant changes to managing the town’s finances that began in July 2024, the start of the fiscal year 2024-25. Voicing a desire to become fiscally responsible, town officials voted to increase fees to operate the town and added a 1% municipal[Read More…]
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Tractor trailer tips over at roundabout
On Thursday, April 3, a southbound tractor-trailer rolled over onto its side on the western edge of the new 522 Bypass roundabout. The accident, which happened shortly after 12:30 p.m., caused no reported injuries. According to the West Virginia State Police, the driver was charged with failure to maintain control[Read More…]
Nearly 100 turn out for local “Hands Off” protest tied to national day of action
by Kate Shunney Berkeley Springs was one of more than 1,300 towns and cities that saw a turnout on April 5 of Americans broadcasting the message that they want the Trump administration and advisor Elon Musk to keep their “Hands Off” social programs, government agencies, federal research, legal protections, constitutional[Read More…]
Police search vape store in Berkeley Springs, charge man with drug distribution
Officers from the West Virginia State Police and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department served a search warrant at the Exotic Smoke House on Valley Road on Wednesday, April 2 on suspicion that the store was harboring the illegal sale of Schedule I narcotics and have charged a man in the[Read More…]
Abruzzi and Golden honored by WV Archives & History for historical work
by Kate Shunney Two Morgan County men were honored by the West Virginia Division of Culture & History in March for their work capturing, preserving and promoting the history of the county. These “History Heroes” were nominated by local organizations that have seen and been involved in this history preservation[Read More…]
West Virginia updates certified death certificate process
The West Virginia Department of Health has made a change in its certified death certificate issuance process. Effective immediately, West Virginia Health Statistics Center will begin fulfilling all orders for certified copies of death certificates, even when the cause and manner of death are listed as pending. This update eliminates[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs High School to host Spring Break student concert April 12
On Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m., Berkeley Springs High School auditorium will open its doors for a free concert that includes students from Berkeley Springs High School under the direction of Bob Myers and groups from BlackCat Music Cooperative under the direction of Mike Kligerman, Jonathan McBee and Adam[Read More…]
Washington County burn ban remains in effect
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has said that the countywide burn ban remains in effect for the second full week. Officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and reevaluate the ban on Friday, April 4 to determine if it should be lifted or extended further. Continued dry conditions[Read More…]
Intermediate school shares growth, needs at strategic plan update
by Kate Evans Warm Springs Intermediate School Principal Rebecca Huber told the Morgan County school board at their March 4 meeting about the accomplishments that the staff and students had achieved this year during the school’s strategic plan update. Student academic accomplishments include Math Field Day winners, Regional science fair[Read More…]
Sleepy Creek Watershed to hold Make-it-Shine Cleanup April 12
The Sleepy Creek Watershed Association will host its the annual West Virginia Make-It-Shine campaign on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to Noon. This year’s litter clean-up site is on Spohrs Road east of Berkeley Springs. To arrive at the site, follow Rte. 9 East (Martinsburg Road) from Berkeley Springs[Read More…]
