West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “Today we come together to recognize the extraordinary acts of bravery performed by three West Virginia first responders, who in the face of danger demonstrated unwavering commitment to protecting and serving their communities.” That’s what Deputy Homeland Security Cabinet Secretary Rob[Read More…]
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School Superintendent offers her resignation to school board
by Kate Evans Morgan County Schools Superintendent Kristen Tuttle on Tuesday night offered her resignation as Superintendent to the Morgan County School Board. The announcement took place at the March 5 regular school board meeting. Tuttle’s announcement came after a mid-meeting executive session about personnel. The resignation would take effect[Read More…]
Bills removing marital exception for sexual abuse, teaching of scientific theories heard by House Judiciary Committee
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House Judiciary Committee advanced two Senate bills on Tuesday morning, both of which will now go before the full House for consideration. One of these bills would fix a loophole regarding sexual abuse in a marriage, and one would[Read More…]
Intermediate school shares successes and challenges with school board
by Kate Evans Warm Springs Intermediate School Principal Rebecca Huber presented the intermediate school strategic plan update at the February 6 Morgan County School Board meeting and focused on the school’s achievements and challenges. Warm Springs Intermediate School currently has 358 students enrolled in grades 3-5. Huber shared the many[Read More…]
Jacob Morgan finishes as state runner-up
Will Gageby, Kollin Sullivan & Brady Wilt finish in 5th place by Jamie Harris This past weekend at the Marshall Health Arena in Huntington, the Class A/AA WV State Wrestling Championships were on the line and the Berkeley Springs Indians were looking to add more names to the all-state wrestlers[Read More…]
County Social Studies Fair taps winners to move to regionals
Morgan County Schools held its annual County Social Studies Fair on Saturday, February 24, at Warm Springs Middle School. A total of 47 students from intermediate through high school participated in the event. The first-place winners in each category and division will compete at the Regional Social Studies Fair at[Read More…]
School Prevention Resource Officer Deputy Chuck Hess is on the job
by Kate Evans New Morgan County Sheriff’s Deputy Chuck Hess began his job as Morgan County Schools Prevention Resource Officer on January 8 at Berkeley Springs High School where he is based. His first day at the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office was December 26. Former Prevention Resource Officer Paul McFarland,[Read More…]
Boil water alert lifted after repairs to broken water line
by Trish Rudder Berkeley Springs Water Works (BSWW), the town-owned water department issued a notice on Thursday, February 29 that the boil water alert was lifted for those customers affected by the water line break on Monday, February 26. The customers involved were in the areas of U.S. 522 South[Read More…]
James Rumsey Technical Institute to host Spring Open House
James Rumsey Technical Institute (JRTI) is hosting a Spring Open House on Thursday, March 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Interested high school and adult learners are encouraged to come meet the instructors and tour the classrooms and shops. Adult programs are available for those looking to start a new career. These[Read More…]
Total value of Morgan County’s property rises by 5%, according to new assessment figures
by Kate Shunney The assessed value of real estate, personal property and public utilities in Morgan County rose by $59.7 million over the previous taxable year, according to figures released last week by the Morgan County Assessor’s office. The total assessed valuation of the county’s property for tax purposes is[Read More…]
