by Kate Shunney Construction of the U.S. 522 Bypass has removed thousands of trees from Morgan County’s landscape, and a local young man wants to restore some of what’s been lost. Jacob Villeneuve is now in his second year of pursuing a big goal — planting 1,000 trees to grow[Read More…]
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Summer heat posing drought risk; national weather agency releases new drought watch tool
According to the new NOAA Climate Prediction Center, which just became live last month, June’s excessive heat has the capability to lead to a regional rapid onset drought. “Also known as a flash drought, these events are tied to extreme temperatures and other variables that quickly soak up available moisture,”[Read More…]
NOAA forecasts busy & powerful Atlantic hurricane season
by Kate Evans Hold onto your hats and keep your eyes on the skies when it comes to this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which could be more active and powerful than usual, according to NOAA officials. In a May 23 press release, NOAA National Weather Service forecasters predicted an 85%[Read More…]
Pride picnic in the park flourishes despite scorching heat
by Lisa Schauer Berkeley Springs Pride hosted its fourth annual pride picnic in the park on a scorching Saturday, June 22. Temperatures climbed to a high of 97 degrees in town, driving people under the shade of tents, umbrellas, and the park’s ample trees. This year, about 10 vendors and[Read More…]
New Bath sales tax meets with objections, passes council vote
by Trish Rudder A June 18 public hearing at the Town of Bath council meeting on a proposed 1% sales tax aired objections from the public, both consumers and business owners. Most comments were from people who were concerned that the timing for this additional tax was inappropriate since the[Read More…]
Synthetic ice rink coming to Bath
by Trish Rudder A year-round skating rink made of synthetic ice that can be converted for roller skating is being planned by the Town of Bath. At the June 18 Bath Town Council meeting, Councilman Greg Schene said the rink size is 40×70 feet and can accommodate 62 skaters at[Read More…]
Paw Paw couple jailed on charges of gross child neglect
Two people in Paw Paw have been charged with felony child neglect after police discovered extremely unsanitary conditions in an apartment where children resided. According to a criminal complaint filed in Morgan County Magistrate Court, West Virginia State Police responded to a 911 call on Monday, June 3 for a[Read More…]
Gardner is interim Bath police chief
by Trish Rudder The Bath Town Council voted unanimously on June 18 to appoint full-time police patrolman Ron Gardner as interim Bath Police Chief for the town. Former police chief William Carper resigned on May 28. There was no discussion in the public meeting, Mayor Scott Merki said, since this[Read More…]
CNB celebrates 90th year as community bank
CNB Bank Inc. marked their 90th anniversary last week on Thursday, June 20 at all nine of their branches, including a newly-opened branch location on Virginia Avenue in Hagerstown. The Virginia Avenue branch opened on Monday, June 17. CNB Bank Inc. began its banking history in 1934 as Citizen’s National[Read More…]
School board gets clean audit, okays child nutrition bids, pre-K agreements
by Kate Evans Michael S. Misiti, certified public accountant (CPA) and partner of The Fyffe Jones Group, AC, reported on the Morgan County School Board’s 2023 Financial Statement and Single Audit Summary at the board’s June 18 meeting. Misiti said their firm gave the school board a clean audit (an[Read More…]
