by Kate Shunney Morgan County’s EMS Board came to the Morgan County Commission last Wednesday, August 7 with a recommendation that county officials consider applying a countywide Ambulance Fee to commercial properties in order to raise more money for EMS service in the county. Currently, residential homes are charged a[Read More…]
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Back-to-school bash gives families fresh start for new school year
by Lisa Schauer Morgan County Parks and Recreation hosted its annual back-to-school bash at Warm Springs Intermediate School on Friday, August 9. Heavy rain from tropical storm Debby caused organizers to move the event into the school’s main hallways and cafeteria. Since COVID, the back-to-school bash has operated as a[Read More…]
Work on I-70 bridge to create detour around ramp
by Geoff Fox The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing work on the bridge replacement project of the U.S. 522 bridge over eastbound Interstate 70. Starting Wednesday, August 14, through Thursday, August 15, crews will be removing the debris shield from under the southbound U.S. 522 bridge[Read More…]
Samuel Joseph Scalzi, Jr.
Samuel Joseph Scalzi, Jr. 1947-2024 Samuel Joseph Scalzi, Jr., known affectionately as Sam, passed away on July 22, 2024, after a courageous battle against Alzheimer’s and cancer. Born in Baltimore, Md., on April 11, 1947, Sam’s journey through life was characterized by devotion to his family, service to his country,[Read More…]
Bernice D. Riggleman
Bernice D. Riggleman Bernice Dale Riggleman, 92, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. (formerly of Green Spring, W.Va.), died Friday, August 9, 2024. Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 11 a.m. till 12 p.m. at Shaffer Funeral Home in Romney. Funeral services will immediately follow in the funeral[Read More…]
Mabel Jean Jones
Mabel Jean Jones 1937-2024 Mabel Jean Jones, 87, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs. A celebration of life dinner will be held for family later this month.
Dennis Patrick Samson
Dennis Patrick Samson 1944-2024 Dennis Patrick Samson, age 80, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Hospice of The Panhandle, Kearneysville, W.Va. Born February 6, 1944 in Acushnet, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph Antonio Louis Samson and June Rose White Samson. He was[Read More…]
Party shooting suspect arrested when he showed up for traffic court
by Kate Shunney The suspect in multiple shootings at a large party in eastern Morgan County last Monday, August 5 has been jailed and is in custody in Virginia on fugitive from justice charges. Montello DeMarco Scott, 18, was taken into custody on Thursday, August 8 in Shenandoah County, Virginia[Read More…]
In WVSOM’s student-designed activity, Appalachian stories illustrate the social determinants of health
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – “Raise your hand if this simulation made you feel anxious or stressed,” said Courtney Eleazer, Ph.D., a faculty member at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). A sea of arms went up. First-year medical students had just completed the first mandatory activity of the academic year[Read More…]
Caperton Furnitureworks among 23 companies honored for export success
West Virginia economic development officials recognized 23 state companies that grew their business by exporting a good or service to a new country last year. Eight of the companies were first-time winners. Caperton Furnitureworks of Berkeley Springs was once again listed as an export achiever by the state. During the[Read More…]
