by Lisa Schauer Morgan County Observatory Foundation held a free community open house on Saturday, March 28 to show off their newly-renovated facility and new telescope equipment. The observatory first opened in December 2001 next to Greenwood School. The organization was created to receive the donation of a unique U.S.[Read More…]
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Grand jury declines to indict minor in fatal Hancock shooting in February
by Geoff Fox On Monday, March 30, Washington County Sheriff’s Office has released more details about the February shooting on Whispering Wind Road in Hancock. Police said that after the State’s Attorney review of the facts of the case and a March 25 Grand Jury, no charges will be pressed[Read More…]
Hundreds join local No Kings rally
by Lisa Schauer Organizers of a local chapter of the Indivisible organization said roughly 400 people joined the No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28 at the Morgan County Courthouse. The local event was part of a nationwide planned day of protest, one of 3,000 demonstrations that took place in[Read More…]
Town of Bath budget tops $1 million
by Lisa Schauer For the first time, Town of Bath has submitted a proposed operating budget to the state which exceeds $1 million. The town is projected to pull in over $1.3 million in revenue for fiscal year 2027, up from about $984,000 in FY 2026, an increase of 29%.[Read More…]
Charles Kevin Weber
Charles Kevin Weber 1963-2026 Charles Kevin “Blockhead” Weber, age 62, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Davis Medical Center, Elkins, W.Va. Born August 12, 1963 in Winchester, Va., he was the son of Irene Elizabeth Kesner Weber of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and the late[Read More…]
David Hugh O’Brien
David Hugh O’Brien 1942-2026 Dave grew up in Baltimore, Boca Raton, Fla. and Suffolk, Va. He moved back to Baltimore after high school. After serving in the military, Dave worked in the Baltimore shipyard and later owned and operated an antique store. He also helped establish Waverly Farmer’s Market. Dave[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats –Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberries March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage people to make informed food choices and develop healthy habits. The 2026 theme, “Beyond the Table,” reminds us that healthy living goes beyond just what we eat. It includes where our[Read More…]
West Virginia State Parks Foundation shares winter photo winners
The West Virginia State Parks Foundation is proud to announce the winners of its winter “Mountains Are Always Free” photo contest. The contest, which opened in early December 2025, invited both professional and amateur photographers to submit winter-themed images captured within West Virginia State Parks, forests, and rail trails. Entries[Read More…]
Bath officials honor Foxglove Garden Club on 50th anniversary
by Lisa Schauer In the Bicentennial year of 1976, Betty Lou Harmison, a prominent local historian, artist, Master Gardener and hostess at her Park View Inn, decided the Town of Bath needed beautification. Harmison had already founded the Museum of Berkeley Springs to help preserve local heritage. She then started[Read More…]
Commission enacts commercial ambulance fee
by Kate Shunney After months of discussion and three public hearings, the Morgan County Commission adopted a change to the county’s Ambulance Fee ordinance that will allow the fee to be imposed on commercial properties. The vote came at the March 9 meeting, which was a special Budget Meeting for[Read More…]
