Eighty-two people have been indicted by a federal grand jury for a drug trafficking operation that distributed fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in the Eastern Panhandle. The United States Attorney’s Office announced that an indictment was unsealed on January 24, charging individuals from Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia with drug trafficking.[Read More…]
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Magistrate court case info across state now accessible online for free
Docket information about public cases filed in West Virginia Magistrate courts is now available online to the public for free, following an announcement on January 25. “The Magistrate Case Record Search system greatly improves access to court records. The Supreme Court continues to fulfill its commitment to make the court[Read More…]
Curl up with a good book this winter
by Kate Evans If you’re looking for a relaxing pastime this winter, reading a good book on a snowy, chilly day in a cozy arm chair can fit the bill. Here’s a collection of books to check out that includes new releases, classics, biographies and adult and children’s books that[Read More…]
Bath officials propose higher parking fines downtown
by Trish Rudder The Bath Town Council has proposed an ordinance to raise the downtown Berkeley Springs parking violation fines for the first time in 14 years. If passed by the council, the new fines would take effect May 1 and remain in place through April 30, 2026. A first[Read More…]
West Virginia DMV launching Digital Vehicle Registration and Mobile ID
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is expanding their digital-focused services with two exciting new initiatives: digital vehicle registration cards and the West Virginia Mobile ID. Starting today, West Virginians renewing their vehicle registration online can opt for a secure digital registration[Read More…]
School board votes 4-1 to use $95K in ARP funding for teaching assessment at high school & middle school
by Kate Evans Morgan County School Board members voted 4-1 to approve partnership with the company Instructional Empowerment at a total cost of $95,449 to conduct onsite assessments at Berkeley Springs High School and Warm Springs Middle School and a district-level workshop with American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding. The vote[Read More…]
Parent asks school board to end high school vaping problems
by Kate Evans At the January 23 Morgan County School Board meeting, a parent of a Berkeley Springs High School students raised concerns about students vaping in the high school bathrooms. Parent Sean Bartley said his daughter calls him every single time about not being able to use the restroom[Read More…]
Bath council approves adding parking app option for downtown spaces
by Trish Rudder The Bath Town Council approved adding an app-based program call ParkMobile to enhance parking. They said they wanted drivers not to worry about feeding the meter to avoid a violation. At the January 23 meeting, Berkeley Springs Police Chief Bill Carper said the meters can still use[Read More…]
2024 races swell in final week of candidate filing period
by Kate Shunney Morgan County ballots for the May 14 party primary and non-partisan election attracted more ink in the last week of candidate filing, as prospective politicians made their races official before the filing deadline on Saturday, January 27. Few surprises popped up in federal and state races in[Read More…]
Robert Donald Hoard
Robert Donald Hoard 1937-2024 January 24, 2024, Retired Master Chief Robert “Bob” Hoard, 86, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully at his son’s home with his beloved children, Brenda and Michael, present after a sudden decline in his health. His family is deeply saddened by his death. Bob was[Read More…]
