WV Press Release Sharing WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice, West Virginia Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., federal, state, and local officials took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the grand opening of the 1,875-foot Wellsburg Bridge connecting the communities of Wellsburg, W.Va., and Brilliant, Ohio. Hundreds of people[Read More…]
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U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $11.9 million to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in West Virginia
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $11,977,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for four West Virginia projects. The funding will upgrade and improve water and wastewater infrastructure for communities across the state. “The Appalachian Regional[Read More…]
Keyser routs Indians on Hall of Fame Night
The atmosphere last Friday night, September 15, at Morgan Field was electric as the stands were packed for a Friday night showdown between the Berkeley Springs Indians and the visiting Keyser Golden Tornado. The game held a special meaning as it was the Hall of Fame Night and members of[Read More…]
Paw Paw Lady Pirates pick up two wins at PVC Volleyball Championships
by Jamie Harris This past Saturday, September 16, the Paw Paw Lady Pirates traveled to East Hardy High School for the 2023 PVC Volleyball Championships. The one-day tournament featured East Hardy, Paw Paw, Pendleton County, Petersburg, Tucker County, Tygarts Valley and Union. In game one the Lady Pirates swept Tucker[Read More…]
BSHS Hall of Fame inducted on September 15
Man charged in assault of elderly woman
A man who previously lived in Mineral County and had moved in with two female relatives in Berkeley Springs has been charged with felony strangulation and violent crimes against the elderly. Dylan S. McCusker, 24, known to have an Elk Garden address, was arrested on Monday, September 11 by a[Read More…]
Clark receives Chamber’s “Morganite” award
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioner Bill Clark was the surprise star of the evening on Thursday, September 14 as the Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce honored local people who have made an extraordinary contribution to county residents and the business community. Nine honorees took the spotlight in a[Read More…]
EPEC to lead community conversation on human trafficking
The Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC) will hold a public forum talk and training session about how to recognize and prevent human trafficking in Appalachia. The session will be held on Saturday, September 30 at the Star Theatre in downtown Berkeley Springs from 4 to 6 p.m. This community conversation[Read More…]
Paws, Claws and Stalls Pet Lodge opens
by Kate Evans If you’re looking for a special place to board your animals while you have to be away for vacation or business, the Paws, Claws and Stalls Pet Lodge in southern Morgan County may be just what you’re looking for. The pet lodge opened six months ago and[Read More…]
Day of Caring gives boost to projects around Morgan County
Volunteers added hands, time and talents to multiple community projects around Morgan County last Tuesday, September 12 during the United Way’s annual Day of Caring. Event coordinator Cindy Smalley said the following businesses and groups contributed their time and labor to community improvement efforts: –Valley Health – provided lunches, –Morgan[Read More…]
