West Virginia’s Free Fishing Days will return next weekend, June 8–9. Anglers and their families are encouraged to take advantage of this annual opportunity to fish for free in public lakes, streams and rivers around the state. “With school letting out for the summer and vacation season upon us, West[Read More…]
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School board votes 4-1 to hire Banks as new school superintendent
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board formally approved hiring former Morgan County Schools Superintendent David Banks as the new school superintendent at their May 21 meeting. Banks was hired as superintendent for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028 with an annual term of[Read More…]
Town proposes 20% water rate increase for Berkeley Springs Water Works
by Trish Rudder The Bath Town Council has approved unanimously a first reading to a revised water ordinance for the town water department, Berkeley Springs Water Works. A vote on the new water rates took place at the May 21 meeting. The current water ordinance is the Town’s Water Tariff[Read More…]
Town of Bath proposes municipal sales tax of 1%
by Trish Rudder The Bath Town Council unanimously passed a first reading approving Ordinance 2024-05-17, “Municipal Sales and Use Taxes” that could go into effect in the first quarter of 2025 if a second reading is approved. The second reading of the rules that would put the extra sales tax[Read More…]
School board honors students, approves Step 7 monies and other actions
by Kate Evans The school board recognized many student award winners at their May 21 meeting including West Virginia Young Writers, Regional Math Field Day, Regional and State Social Studies Fair, Regional and State Science Fair, Poetry Out Loud, Academic Showdown, WV DAR Award, All-State Band and Athletic Awards. School[Read More…]
Predicted moth damage now visible in local forests
by Kate Shunney Forestry and ag officials earlier this year warned of more severe impacts from a second year of spongy moth infestation in Morgan County and their predictions have come true. Local residents and property owners are now seeing hardwood trees stripped of their leaves as spongy moth caterpillars[Read More…]
Warren Harris Widmyer
Warren Harris Widmyer 1940-2024 Warren Harris Widmyer, 84, of Honeysuckle Lane, Orange died on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville. He was born on February 12, 1940, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia to the late W. Ralph Widmyer and Ora Hawvermale Widmyer. He is also[Read More…]
Joseph Henry Apple IV
Joseph Henry Apple IV Joseph Henry Apple IV died after a short illness on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Inova Loudoun Hospital. He was born in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., the son of Joseph Henry Apple III and Mattie Medora West Apple who predeceased him. He graduated from Berkeley Springs High School. He[Read More…]
Betty Ann Lewis
Betty Ann Lewis 1947-2024 Betty Ann Lewis, age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at her home. She was surrounded by her family and friends and while under the care of Hospice. Born February 28, 1947, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she[Read More…]
Memorial service at Paw Paw Veterans monument brings annual reminder of sacrifices
by Lisa Schauer Post commander Cody Covey of the Paw Paw American Legion Post 128 welcomed attendees to a memorial service held at the Veterans Monument on Saturday morning, May 25. A somber mood hung over the crowd, gathered to remember and pay tribute to American soldiers who gave their[Read More…]
