by Kate Shunney A part-time hostess at The Country Inn received unex- pected help in flying to Colorado to reunite with her birth son this month. Patricia White said she was contacted six months ago about her biological son after his son took a DNA test that led the family[Read More…]
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State agencies highlight fire safety precautions
In the wake of several recent fatalities related to house fires, the West Virginia Department of Health, W est Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office, and West Virginia Emergency Management Division are joining forces to remind West Virginians about fire safety practices. Sherri A. Young, D.O., MBA, FAAFP, Cabinet Secretary for[Read More…]
Biddy Buddy results
Minor Division grades 2 and 3 All games rescheduled. Major Division grades 4 and 5 Warriors 26 vs. 76ers 4 Warriors – Ryder Lee Walls 14, Ashton Mullen 10, Parker Yost 2. 76ers – Braxton Maconaughey 4. Pirates 32 vs. Swishers 5 Pirates – Aubry Paul 10, Josiah Heath 8,[Read More…]
His was the first name on the list
by Terry Golden The Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society members research local history and enjoy sharing their findings with others. Recently as the Society was preparing to celebrate the grand opening of The Berkeley Springs Depot, one of our members, Terry Golden, took a look at The Depot’s role[Read More…]
Commissioners approve board members, contracts & discuss sports field rents
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners recently approved several appointments and re-appointments of citizens to volunteer county boards. Commissioners re-appointed John Coleman to the Civil Service Commission. They appointed James Steiner, Bernard Hook Jr. and Dale McConnell to the Fire Board to serve three-year terms expiring December 31, 2026. Thomas[Read More…]
Senior center seeking funding for HVAC project, Transportation on Demand services
by Kate Evans Senior Life Services of Morgan County is waiting for additional funding to come through to fix the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in half of their building. The group is also tracking options for money to continue their Transportation on Demand program. Senior Life Services [Read More…]
Keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter
by Kate Evans Very cold weather presses many households to boost their heating output, to keep rooms comfortable and make sure plumbing doesn’t freeze. Heating pressure means the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning is much greater in the wintertime due to the use of gas-powered furnaces and sometimes alternative heat[Read More…]
County, town and watershed advocates hash out roles to secure $1.5 million in planning grants
by Kate Shunney Two Morgan County watershed groups are laying the groundwork for a new plan to manage flooding and water quality in the areas east of Cacapon Mountain. Warm Springs Run Watershed Association and Sleepy Creek Watershed Association are in line for two large federal planning grants through the[Read More…]
Blaze at Flintstone home destroys structure, draws units from region
A fire destroyed a Flintstone house in the 13000 block of Scofield Road on Saturday night, January 20. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the fire call came in at 11:30 p.m. January 20, for a structure fire involving a single story, single-family residence with an attached garage. The[Read More…]
Jury convicts Fink in drug death
Last Wednesday, January 17, a Morgan County jury convicted Joshua Lynn Fink of Delivery of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death, stemming from the January 16, 2021 overdose death of Douglas Barnes. Morgan County Prosecuting Attorney Dan James presented the case to the jury, with the trial beginning on Tuesday,[Read More…]
