The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has announced the creation of the “Mountains are Always Free” Photo Contest, which will run through the end of February. The contest is intended to showcase the best of winter in West Virginia State Parks, Forests, and Rail Trails. “West Virginia state park areas[Read More…]
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Public health officials say influenza A causing more severe illnesses now
by Kate Shunney The appearance of influenza in the general population is expected in mid-December, with increased circulation at holiday gatherings that spread germs among people. That prediction has come true locally. Public health officials in Morgan County confirm that’s what’s being seen now, with local residents reporting the spread[Read More…]
Police chase leads to local man’s arrest
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department has charged a Berkeley Springs man with multiple offenses, following a pursuit through the woods on Monday, December 22. According to a criminal complaint filed in Morgan County Magistrate Court by Deputy Ryan Diehl, police were dispatched to a residence on Pious Ridge Road for a[Read More…]
County Animal Control officer pulls man from burning trailer
by Kate Shunney A Morgan County man survived a trailer fire on December 29 due to the actions of a county Animal Control officer who stopped and pulled the man from the flaming residence. Morgan County Animal Control Officer Ivory Brown called the structure fire into the 911 center around[Read More…]
Local student stuffs stockings for others as Christmas giving project
Sharing Christmas cheer and treats became Kapree Lewis’ holiday project this year, and was a resounding success as she and her family stuffed 57 stockings to be shared with youth in the region being served by CASA of the Eastern Panhandle. In a post sharing the photo and news of[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Raisin-filled cookies
Raisin-Filled Cookies My great-grandmother, Arizona Henry, loved Christmas because it meant making cookies with her friends. My sister Lisa and I were always sent to the other room while Grandma and her friends baked cookies all evening. Occasionally, they would bring us a bowl or spoon to lick, still coated[Read More…]
Bath drafting ordinance to address vacant structures
by Lisa Schauer The Town of Bath could be imposing fines and liens on vacant structures deemed unsafe as inspected by police and fire officials, Councilman Ryan Kessel announced in a public meeting on Tuesday, December 16. Kessel said he is working on a new town ordinance to address the[Read More…]
County will draft changes to ambulance fee ordinance, adding proposed commercial fee
by Kate Shunney After two public hearings and recurring discussions over the last several months, Morgan County Commissioners have decided to amend the county’s ambulance fee ordinance to apply the fee to commercial properties. They’ll hold another public hearing about the specifics of the change in the new year, then[Read More…]
Schools suspend surveys after controversy over 4th grade questions
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Schools won’t be using student survey tools for the remainder of the academic year after controversy arose around questions included in a survey of 4th graders and middle school students. Superintendent David Banks made the announcement at the December 16 school board meeting. A student[Read More…]
First Day Hikes set at WV State Parks
West Virginia State Parks will host First Day Hikes at 24 state parks and forests on Jan. 1 to help visitors kick off 2026 with time spent outdoors. These free guided hikes are part of a nationwide initiative to bring people together to connect with nature, explore park trails and[Read More…]
