Tropical Storm Debby took a shot at reversing the area’s severe drought conditions late last week as she moved northward, dumping rain along the way. Parched ground absorbed some of the heavy rainfall over more than 24 hours of stormy weather, but couldn’t soak it in fast enough to avoid[Read More…]
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Despite declines, Eastern whip-poor-wills still share distinctive songs in region
by Kate Evans Eastern whip-poor-wills were once common in this region. One would hear their repetitive call on summer nights mostly at dusk and just before dawn, but their calls have been absent for a long time. But early this summer there was the brief sound of a whip-poor-will’s call[Read More…]
Bath officials move 20% water rate hike to state utility regulators
by Trish Rudder The Bath Town Council at the August 6 meeting approved a proposal to institute a 20% water rate tariff. It was readopted at the request of William Rohrbaugh, the attorney who will submit the tariff to the state Public Services Commission (PSC) on behalf of the Town[Read More…]
Messenger brings home editorial awards from state press convention
The West Virginia Press Association (WVPA) announced the winners of their annual Advertising and Editorial Contest during the WVPA convention held in Charleston on August 9-10 at the Four Points by Sheraton. The Morgan Messenger, one of the state’s remaining independently owned weekly newspapers, earned awards in multiple categories for[Read More…]
South Morgan Fireman’s Carnival to cap off summer with rides, family events & music
by Lisa Schauer The third annual South Morgan Fireman’s Carnival will bring a last splash of excitement to summer activities during the final week of August at South Morgan Volunteer Fire Department grounds. This year’s carnival will have expanded parking, and a new double Ferris wheel on the midway and[Read More…]
‘Round the bypass & detours
by Kate Shunney Drivers are getting a feel for pieces of the 3.4-mile U.S. 522 Bypass these days, as small sections have opened or are being used as detour routes during bypass-related closures elsewhere. Last Tuesday, traffic along U.S. 522 south of Sheetz was directed onto the semi-circle of a[Read More…]
Police analyzing digital data in search for teen
by Kate Shunney The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department continues to follow leads and investigate multiple sources of information in a search for a 15 year old Morgan County teen who went missing from her home on Fairview Drive on August 2. Sheriff K.C. Bohrer said Angel Turner has still not[Read More…]
County to consider Ambulance Fee on commercial properties to cover rising EMS costs
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…]
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…]
