by Kate Evans A professional dancer with Morgan County roots has been living the dream of being a professional dancer and dancing with The Sarasota Ballet in Florida since 2022. Israel Ellis has performed in their tribute to legendary choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton — founder of The Royal Ballet —[Read More…]
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Berkeley Springs fireworks on Friday
Berkeley Springs will put on a free public display of fireworks at Widmyer Elementary School this Friday, July 5 at dark. Parking is available at the school and nearby at Berkeley Springs High School. Visitors are encouraged to carpool when possible. Public safety officials will be on hand to assist[Read More…]
WVDNR releases updated hunting and trapping regulations summary for 2024–2025 seasons
Updated hunting regulations for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and black bear will go into effect on July 1, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has announced with the release of its 2024–25 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary. “With West Virginia’s world-class deer seasons and other small[Read More…]
State opens school clothing allowance applications
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) began accepting school clothing allowance applications on July 1 for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools. Each eligible student will receive a $200 benefit that may be used toward the purchase of appropriate school clothing or[Read More…]
Chilled Cocoa Crawl returns for summer holiday weekend
The third annual Chilled Cocoa Crawl will take place in Berkeley Springs this Friday, July 5 from 4-8 p.m. Well known for their December Cocoa Crawl event, Hometown Holidays in Berkeley Springs is excited to present a chilled version again this summer. Businesses from Berkeley Springs have come together to[Read More…]
Local kids keeping cool while learning to swim safely
by Trish Rudder Swimming lessons at the pool in Berkeley Springs State Park was in its second week last Wednesday on a very warm day, but the intermediate class of six students were staying cool and having fun. The five-week program is sponsored by Morgan County Parks & Recreation and[Read More…]
Paw Paw municipal water & sewer improvement projects move forward
by Kate Evans The Town of Paw Paw just received a $1 million grant for improvements to its water system. The $1 million grant along with monies from the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund provide $3.75 million for the project. The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced in[Read More…]
Planners approve permit for new Rutter’s near Berkeley Springs DMV
by Kate Shunney Morgan County planners last week approved a final Commercial Industrial Location Permit application by Rutter’s convenience stores to build a fueling center and store south of Berkeley Springs. The 7-0 approval, which came at the end of a public hearing during the June 25 Planning Commission meeting,[Read More…]
Group pressing Planning Commission to revisit KOA permit frustrated by response
by Kate Shunney A gathering of citizens at the June 25 Morgan County Planning Commission pressed members of the volunteer board to reconsider their vote last year approving a Commercial Improvement Location Permit for Scenic LLC to construct an RV campground facility in Great Cacapon below the Panorama Overlook and[Read More…]
Seely Foundation gives $235,575 in grants for children’s programs
The Tom and Virginia Seely Foundation announced on June 20 it has awarded $235,575 in grants to over two-dozen nonprofit organizations serving the children of Morgan County. The local non-profits receiving Seely Foundation grants in 2024 include Boys & Girls Club’s Morgan County unit for $10,000; CASA of the Eastern[Read More…]
