People in 15 states will have the opportunity to see a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 where the moon will completely block the sun, showing the sun’s corona. The total solar eclipse will be visible along a narrow band stretching from Texas to Maine in the United States.[Read More…]
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Celebrating National County Government Month: County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia hosts annual essay contest for 8th grade students
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia (CCAWV) is proud to announce the launch of its annual essay contest in celebration of National County Government Month. As April unfolds, the CCAWV invites 8th-grade students from across West Virginia to participate in this educational[Read More…]
WVSOM alumnus turns tragic events into opportunity to serve others
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – To this day, Michael Peterson, D.O., tastes blood in his mouth during stressful situations. Peterson is regional assistant dean for the South Central Region of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Statewide Campus, where third- and fourth-year medical students complete clinical rotations. The South Central[Read More…]
Weber Brothers releasing third CD from their Water Street Trilogy
by Kate Evans The Weber Brothers, internationally renowned band and local favorites, are releasing their third CD of their “Water Street Trilogy” called “I’m Free” on April 5. The first and second CDs of the trilogy- “Wild As the Wild Dogs” and “In the Tangled Web” received high acclaim. “Wild[Read More…]
Lady Indians Softball picks up two wins
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians softball team was back on the diamond this past week with two homes, a trip to Moorefield and a one-day tournament at Hancock. Berkeley Springs was able to go 2-3 on the week to improve their season record to 3-8. On Monday,[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs State Park blossoms for town’s annual Easter egg hunt
by Lisa Schauer Berkeley Springs State Park dressed in her Easter best with a display of cherry blossoms, daffodils, and other spring flowers for the town’s annual Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday, March 31. Easter is celebrated by Christians around the world as the day Jesus was resurrected. Berkeley[Read More…]
County bolsters public transit service
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners agreed earlier this month to backfill some operational costs for Transportation on Demand, a public transportation service in Morgan County that operates out of the senior center in Berkeley Springs. Senior Life Services of Morgan County Director Tammy Kees asked county officials to help[Read More…]
Pickleball courts coming to Biser Street Park
by Trish Rudder Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports and it will be available to play at the David Henry Memorial Park on Biser Street in Berkeley Springs. Morgan County Parks & Rec appointee Matt Pennington, who represents the Town of Bath, said the Biser Street courts are[Read More…]
County approves $13.4 million budget for next fiscal year
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners voted last Wednesday, March 27 to approve a $13,395,924 fiscal year budget for 2025 and submit it to state officials. This year’s budget still includes several large line items not usually on hand, including $2.86 million in ARPA funds – federal money distributed to[Read More…]
Harold Jennings “H.J.” Omps
Harold Jennings “H.J.” Omps 1936-2024 Harold Jennings “H.J.” Omps, 87, of Bloomery, W.Va., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jennings was born in 1936 in Bloomery, W.Va., son of the late Raymond and Bessie Omps. He was a graduate of Capon Bridge[Read More…]
