Suspects indicted in a federal drug case were picked up around the Eastern Panhandle today, Thursday, November 30, as officers from multiple police agencies swept the region following the unsealing of a grand jury indictment. Five of the 26 individuals named in the case are Berkeley Springs residents. Twenty-six people[Read More…]
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Dr. Keith A. Hickman joins Parkersburg Family Care Dental
WV Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Coplin Health Systems is pleased to welcome dentist Keith A. Hickman, DDS, to Parkersburg Family Care Dental. Dr. Hickman is excited to join the clinic’s dental team and looks forward to helping people improve their smiles. “I am especially passionate about teaching patients about good[Read More…]
WV State Parks offering holiday deal on gift cards
West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia State Parks is offering a special promotion that rewards shoppers for purchasing state park gift cards by adding an extra amount to the card balance. The promotion is valid on gift cards purchased online at WVstateparks.com between Nov. 20 and[Read More…]
Hedgesville family wins 15th annual Big Tree Contest with massive Black Walnut
The 2023 Big Tree Contest winner was J. Roland Gonano and his family for finding the largest Black Walnut tree in the Eastern Panhandle area, the species designated for this year’s annual and 15th year of the contest. The tree had a circumference of 203 inches, a height of 71[Read More…]
In case you forgot…top tips to dodge seasonal illness
by Kate Evans As flu season gets rolling and COVID-19 and RSV cases rise, it’s important to know that preventing the flu, COVID, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and other respiratory illnesses involves the same basic measures. Follow the below advice from health officials to stay healthy year-round: –Wash your[Read More…]
Farmer’s Market & MCAFF donate to Community Garden
The Berkeley Springs Farmer’s Market board of directors and the Morgan County Association of Farms & Food (MCAFF) delivered a donation in the amount of $2,000 to the Bath Community Garden to support its upkeep and operation. The presentation took place at the November 21 Bath Town Council meeting. The[Read More…]
Special vehicle parade rolls for Lee
by Lisa Schauer Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60 was the setting for a special vehicle parade and celebration of life held on Sunday, November 26 in memory of Hobart Lee Delph, a 19-month old boy who passed away in early November. Motorcycles, jeeps, four-by-fours, antique cars, trucks, police vehicles, fire[Read More…]
Shop safely online this holiday season with these top cybersecurity tips
by Kate Evans As many Americans shop for holiday gifts online, hackers and scammers will be looking for weaknesses in their devices or internet connections or trying to elicit personal and financial information through fake websites or charities. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officials say the best defense is[Read More…]
What’s this winter going to be like? Well, it’s really anyone’s guess.
by Kate Evans If you’re wondering what kind of winter weather we’re going to have, it’s really hard to say. Colder days and nighttime lows have been settling in on a regular basis now and that big four-letter word “snow” is lurking. Parts of Morgan County got a skiff of[Read More…]
County kicks off holidays this weekend
If you’re looking to boost your holiday spirit, Morgan County is offering all the ingredients this weekend. Several community groups will host major Christmas events to kick off the season for residents and visitors. Festivities start this Friday, December 1 at 5 p.m. in downtown Berkeley Springs with the free[Read More…]
