A Berkeley Springs man was among three men charged on Tuesday, June 25 in a Maryland investigation into the sexual solicitation of minors. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday their Digital Investigations & Forensics Unit, aided by the Criminal Investigations Unit, conducted an operation that sought out human[Read More…]
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Morgan County Little League Jr. All-Stars capture Area 2 Championship, advance to district tournament
by Jamie Harris It was an exciting week for the Morgan County Little League Junior All-Star team this past week. Team MoCo picked up two wins in the Area 2 Championship tournament last Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday, June 18, Team MoCo defeated Moorefield 13-0 to advance to the Area[Read More…]
End of Year school data shows rise in student skill mastery, with biggest rise at lower grades
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board heard End of Year (EOY) data presentations by Elementary Education Director Kandy Pentoney and Secondary Education Director Beth Golden at their June 4 meeting which showed increased elementary and secondary student math and English language arts proficiencies from mid-year. Pre-K data Pentoney[Read More…]
Local teen’s mission to plant 1,000 trees being nurtured by community
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…]
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…]
