By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Children and Families, on Tuesday, heard testimony from human service professionals, on topics ranging from adult healthcare, to the state’s foster care system. Legislative Healthcare Advisor Jeremiah Samples was first to address the committee, and[Read More…]
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Nesting bald eagles spotted along Sleepy Creek
by Lisa Schauer A pair of bald eagles has built a huge nest atop a tall sycamore tree at the edge of a hayfield along Sleepy Creek’ s middle branch in south Morgan County. At about five feet wide and four feet high, the eagles’ nest has grown nearly two[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Health Committee looks at use of opioid lawsuit settlements
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With over $867 million coming to the state from opioid lawsuit settlements, an ever-increasing need for effective statewide substance abuse recovery facilities, continual mental health support for residents, and strong medical cannabis permit guidelines, the Legislative Joint Committee on Health had[Read More…]
Chip Shots – Huggins hits portal gold again
Huggins hits portal gold again by Jim Buzzerd For the second time in as may weeks West Virginia University basketball coach Bob Huggins has pulled a top player out of the transfer portal. The latest example comes in the form of a commitment from center Jesse Edwards, a Syracuse transfer[Read More…]
Three recognized for Child Abuse Prevention work in county
Morgan County Starting Points named three individuals as “Whirlwinds of Change” for their work preventing child abuse and creating community assets to strengthen local families during the annual Partners in Prevention breakfast on April 5. Starting Points director Audrey Morris recognized Amber Guthrie, Cynthia Robertson and Jamie Hedrick for their[Read More…]
Ailor wins business plan contest & scholarship
Two high school students, one from Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, and the other from Eldersburg, Maryland, were awarded scholarships by the Shepherd University College of Business for their participation in the College’s Financial Plan and Entrepreneurship Scholarship Contest. Austin Ailor of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, a senior at Berkeley Springs[Read More…]
Martinsburg VA starts PGA HOPE golf program at Cacapon for veterans
The Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) has established a partnership with PGA HOPE, which teaches the sport of golf as therapy to veterans. Their newest chapter will operate at Cacapon State Park’s golf course. “The program aims to enhance physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being, and is led exclusively by[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs FFA alumni group forms to support student members
Over the last couple months, a number of local professionals, ag business owners, and former Vocational Ag students along with current FFA members and local FFA advisor and High School teacher Dave Aberegg have been working to charter a local Berkeley Springs FFA Alumni Association to support and aid the[Read More…]
Merki & Webster unopposed in Bath election
Eight candidates seek five seats on council by Trish Rudder Ten people are running for the Bath Town Council election this year that will be decided on Election Day, Tuesday, June 13. The candidate filing period closed April 12. There are eight town residents running for five Bath Town Council[Read More…]
Bath town budget increased 4.4% for next fiscal year
by Trish Rudder The Town of Bath budget of $913,731 was increased by $38,557 or 4.4% for fiscal year 2023-24. The budget goes into effect July 1 and ends June 30, 2024. The bulk of the town’s revenue comes from a projected property tax collection of $184,926 and an unassigned[Read More…]
