Staff members of The Morgan Messenger newspaper were awarded First Place for General Excellence for large weekly newspapers in West Virginia at the annual West Virginia Press Association’s convention and awards ceremony held last Saturday, October 17 at the University of Charleston. General Excellence awards are given to papers who[Read More…]
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State Health Department testing Berkeley Springs water after series of leaks
Customers of the Berkeley Springs Water Works who reside north of Sheetz are still under a Boil Water Notice this morning, Monday, October 19, confirmed Bath councilwoman Mary Lynn Hickey. She said the district office of the State Health Department is currently testing town water to make sure it is[Read More…]
Town of Paw Paw to take over Paw Paw Senior Center lease by end of year
by Kate Shunney Before a crowd of more than three dozen people, the Paw Paw town council discussed at length on Tuesday two proposals to keep the doors of the Paw Paw Senior Center open in the future. Just last week, Senior Life Services of Morgan County published notice that[Read More…]
Lady Indians fall in straight sets to Southern Garrett
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians varsity volleyball team battled hard on their home court but came up short against Southern Garrett, falling in three sets at the Berkeley Springs High School gym. The Lady Indians pushed the visitors throughout the match, especially in the opening and closing[Read More…]
Lady Indians keep rolling: Berkeley Springs extends dominant run with Senior Night triumph and road warrior win
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians are proving that championship teams find ways to win, no matter the circumstances. Riding a wave of confidence and momentum, the Lady Indians stretched their winning streak to 10 consecutive matches with a memorable Senior Night victory over the Moorefield Yellow Jackets[Read More…]
Indians capture historic Regional Golf Championship, advance to State Tournament Cayden Swink captures regional low medalist honors
by Jamie Harris On a picture-perfect autumn day at Cacapon State Park Golf Resort, the Berkeley Springs Indians golf team etched its name into school history by claiming the Class AA Region II Golf Championship on Monday, October 5. The Indians dominated the field with a winning team score of[Read More…]
County GOP to host “Proud to be an American” rally Oct. 24
Dems to join celebration by Kate Shunney The Morgan County Republican Executive Committee will host a rally in Berkeley Springs State Park on Saturday, October 24 to emphasize patriotic ideals and American opportunity, said organizer Glen Stotler. Stotler asked the Morgan County Commission to proclaim October 24 as “Proud to[Read More…]
Governor says plan will protect historic trees at former state nursery property
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has said publicly that there is a plan in place to protect historic chestnut and chinquapin trees that were developed at the Clements State Tree Nursery in Marson County as a data center development takes shape on the former state property. “I recognize the historical[Read More…]
All the fun squeezed into one day
51st annual Apple Butter Festival shined before the storm by Lisa Schauer Isaias, a major category 3 hurricane, hit Florida on Friday, October 9, its remnants carrying wind and heavy rain across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday, October 11. Yet on Saturday, October 10 Berkeley Springs’ 51st annual Apple[Read More…]
Senior Life Services considers closure of Paw Paw Senior Center, invites public comment
by Kate Shunney After nearly a year of uncertainty about the operations and services being offered at Paw Paw’s Senior Center, the Senior Life Services of Morgan County has set a public comment meeting on Monday, October 26 about closing the facility. The meeting will take place at 2 p.m.[Read More…]
