A passenger in a vehicle fleeing police on the U.S. 522 bypass is in jail, while the driver remains at large. On Saturday, July 11 at about 10:30 p.m. a black SUV with Pennsylvania tags was caught on radar going 51 mph in a 40-mph zone on westbound Martinsburg Road[Read More…]
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Justin Litten elected as Morgan County School Board president in 3-2 vote
by Kate Shunney During the first meeting of the new Morgan County Board of Education on Monday, July 6, members spent the first portion of the session in the unusual position of selecting a new school board president from between two nominees. Former school board member Aaron Close had been[Read More…]
Guardian of the Appalachians wins people’s pick for Best Photo
During 10 days of voting on The Morgan Messenger’s Facebook page, readers and followers picked their favorite top photo from the 2026 Morgan County Photo Contest with avid “likes” and complimentary comments. With 54 votes, Kasey Perry’s photo, “Guardian of the Appalachians,” won the People’s Choice voting. West Virginia’s state[Read More…]
More trash in Bath: town sees increase in solid waste pickup
by Lisa Schauer Businesses and residents in Town of Bath are throwing away more garbage than ever, it was revealed in a public meeting at town hall on Tuesday, July 7. The amount of solid waste the town is collecting has increased by about 20-25% over last year, Mayor Greg[Read More…]
Garage fire spreads, destroying home Saturday
by Kate Shunney A blaze that began in a home garage on Saturday, July 11 spread into the adjacent residence, destroying the home and displacing two adults. The fire, which claimed a home and garage on Tall Pines Lane off Mountain Run Road, was reported around 8 p.m. on Saturday.[Read More…]
U.S. Attorney’s Office and West Virginia University Health System reach $4.17 million civil settlement with over controlled substance reporting violations
The United States Attorney’s Offices for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia reported on Monday, July 13 that West Virginia United Health System, Inc., doing business as West Virginia University Health System (WVUHS), has agreed to pay $4,177,139 and enter a Memorandum of Agreement to resolve civil allegations[Read More…]
Keep planting through summer with succession planting plan
by Jodi Richmond, WVU Extension Agent – Mercer County Succession planting allows you to maximize yield through strategic planting. Gardeners may plant early in the season with cool-season crops and as those crops are harvested, replace them with warm-season crops and return to cool-season crops again in the fall, so[Read More…]
Valley Munch adds sub & sandwich options on southern end of county
by Geoff Fox Tucked in the side parking lot of Rock Gap Mercantile, Debra Melson has a small trailer where she’s been serving hot and cold subs, Reubens, and other sandwiches since May 2025. Melson has been in the food business as a cook, chef, caterer, and other positions her[Read More…]
Hessler sworn as new school board member, others take oath of office
One new member of the Morgan County Board of Education was sworn into office on Wednesday, July 1 and two other members took a new oath of office as they started a new term on the board following May’s election. Pam Hessler is the school board’s newest member, elected during[Read More…]
Nighthawks dodge rain drops for Independence Day concert in park
by Lisa Schauer People flocked to Berkeley Springs State Park to see The Nighthawks for an Independence Day concert on Saturday, July 4. The enduring rock, soul and blues band from D.C. entertained the crowd until forced to cover up their equipment at the end of the first set when[Read More…]
