WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University will offer additional financial assistance to incoming first-time freshmen with the launch of the WVU Pledge, a last-dollar-in aid program for qualifying Promise Scholarship recipients, set to begin with the fall 2023 semester. “It is imperative that we remove as many barriers as possible to allow[Read More…]
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Facing with declining enrollment and financial shortfalls, WVU’s Gee sees smaller WVU in the future
See ‘State of the University’ address here: President Gee says ‘everything on the table’ in terms of cuts; announces new last-dollar-in scholarship program By Matt Young, WV Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – “It is time to truly transform our university into one of relevancy without losing sight of who we[Read More…]
West Virginia PEIA Finance Board public hearing set for Martinsburg; See plan handout here
Four meetings scheduled around the state; board decision expected on Thursday WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — In light of recent benefit changes enacted by the West Virginia Legislature, the state’s Public Employees Insurance Agency will be making changes to the Plan Year 2024 Financial Plan (effective July 1, 2023). [Read More…]
Chip Shots – Madness?
Madness? by Jim Buzzerd I’ve long said March Madness is a top two sporting event for me. If you like upsets, and who doesn’t, this year’s tournament did not disappoint. Upsets were so plentiful that all four number one seeds failed to make the Elite Eight for the first time[Read More…]
Lecias commissioned Chaplain in West Virginia National Guard
Rev. Michael Lecias, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, left, was commissioned as the first Catholic Chaplain in West Virginia National Guard history. Col. Jamie Bowen swore in Lecias on Monday, March 27, in a special ceremony at the church. Lecias was sworn with the rank of Captain.[Read More…]
Indian softball team sweeps Martinsburg in double header
Allison Gray hits for the cycle & Alaira Harrington hits HR The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians softball team was back in action this past week with a doubleheader at Martinsburg and a home contest with rival Keyser. On Monday, March 20 the Lady Indians traveled to Martinsburg for a double[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Academic Showdown Team heads to state finals
by Kate Evans Berkeley Springs High School Academic Showdown teams have been studying, researching and practicing answering questions on on a variety of topics all year in preparation for regional and state academic knowledge competitions. Their hard work has paid off with the Berkeley Springs High School Team 1 (Team[Read More…]
Local teen’s products rate high at FFA Ham, Bacon & Egg Show
by Kate Evans Berkeley Springs High School tenth grader Elle Arthur had a prime ham and two choice bacon sides entered in the FFA Tri-County Ham, Bacon and Egg Show and Sale at the Berkeley County Youth Fairgrounds Indoor Exhibit Building on Friday, March 17. FFA was formerly known as[Read More…]
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Maryland man charged with cyberstalking Morgan County victim
A Hagerstown, Maryland man has been charged with cyberstalking after using social media to harass and intimidate his ex-girlfriend. The U.S. Attorney’s office on Monday announced that the man h has been indicted on federal charges. Derik Wayne Bowers, 44, was indicted on one count of stalking by a federal[Read More…]
