by Jamie Harris This past Saturday, July 20, Berkeley Springs High School hosted its annual baseball camp, drawing a significant number of young athletes to Morgan Field. Organized by Indians Head Baseball Coach Quintin Thompson, the event was a resounding success, highlighting the community’s passion for baseball and commitment to[Read More…]
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Berkeley Springs Indians Boys Basketball shines at Keystone State Camp
by Jamie Harris This past weekend, the Berkeley Springs Indians Boys Basketball Team show- cased their prowess at the prestigious Keystone State Camp. This invitation-only event proved to be a significant opportunity for the team, resulting in an impressive 6- 1 record throughout the tournament. Among their notable victories was[Read More…]
Pluto to show free movies at the Star this weekend
Star Theatre will be hosting free movies for all residents THIS WEEKEND (July 27 and 28), courtesy of Pluto TV. The theater is a part of free streaming service Pluto TV’s Summer of Cinema campaign, which supports independent and family run theaters across the country. As part of the free[Read More…]
Free Summer Concert Series this weekend
The Morgan Arts Council (MAC) announces that the MAC Summer Music Series will have two concerts this weekend, Friday on the Charlotte’s Cafe Garden Stage at the Ice House and Saturday in the Berkeley Springs State Park. On Friday, July 26, concertgoers will listen to the return of Proverbs on[Read More…]
Public water meters being checked for inaccurate readings
by Trish Rudder Some 80 public water meters have been replaced over the last two months said Berkeley Springs Water Works superintendent Rick Mayhew. He said the Warm Springs Public Service District general manager Scott Crunkleton brought it to the town’s attentions and said the meters could be off. The[Read More…]
The 2024 Morgan County School Board
New Morgan County Schools Superintendent David Banks (left) is seen with the current 2024 school board members in a formal portrait by the school system. From left to right: new board member Chuck Bergen, board vice-president Laura Smith, board president Aaron Close, board member Justin Litten and board member John[Read More…]
Work, service & impact of local businessman prompts bank resolution
Recognizing the widespread impact, longtime contributions and influence of the late real estate developer J. Philip Kesecker, the Board of Directors of CNB Bank made an official resolution in Kesecker’s honor and presented it to members of his family at their most recent board meeting. Charles Trump IV, board president[Read More…]
Algae, moss cleaned from park run & new sand added
by Trish Rudder About eight tons of white sand was added recently to the run in Berkeley Springs State Park after removing algae and moss by the Berkeley Springs Water Works, the town-owned water department. The donated sand was from U.S. Silica and the process should be finished soon, said[Read More…]
Banks to focus on staffing, dialogue & mental health supports as he steps back into Superintendent role
by Kate Evans New Morgan County Schools Superintendent David Banks is settling into his new job that began July 1. Banks previously served as Morgan County Schools Superintendent for 10 years from 2007 until 2017. Banks then worked in Berkeley County Schools for four years, first as Assistant Superintendent of[Read More…]
Bath council not sure water rate hike is enough, holds back from state filing
by Trish Rudder A Town of Bath ordinance to institute a 20% water rate increase has not yet been submitted to the state Public Service Commission (PSC) for approval yet. The ordinance, which passed a second reading on July 2, also included new charges for taps and additional services. Councilman[Read More…]
