by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians golf team put together an exciting week on the links, highlighted by a runner-up tournament finish and several impressive individual performances. The Indians opened the week with a strong showing at the Jefferson Invitational at Locust Hill, where Berkeley Springs battled through the[Read More…]
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Berkeley Springs Cross Country turn in strong times at Bearcat Invitational
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians and Lady Indians cross country teams made the trip to Grafton this past Saturday for the Bearcat Invitational and came away with plenty to celebrate. Competing against one of their larger fields of the season, Berkeley Springs runners battled through a boys’ race[Read More…]
Indians stun Class AAA #8 Grafton, 27-26, with comeback for the ages
by Jamie Harris There is something about Morgan Field under the Friday night lights. Something about the roar of the home crowd. Something about wearing the blue and gold with Berkeley Springs across the chest. And something about a group of Indians refusing to believe the game was over. On[Read More…]
Modern yoga makes a connection in Morgan County
by Lisa Schauer From the southern end of Morgan County to its northern part, in chairs, churches, studios, parks, and on trails, modern yoga is making a connection with residents and visitors. Some people seek yoga for relief from stiffness, aches and pains, while others are in search of enlightenment[Read More…]
Fall Fire Season begins October 1; outdoor burning restrictions in place
Fall fire season begins today, Wednesday, October 1, and continues through December 31, according to the West Virginia Division of Forestry. During this time, residents must confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., according to the West Virginia State Code Chapter 20-3-5. Fires set[Read More…]
County opts not to bring back food handler cards proposed by Health Department
by Kate Shunney Citing added costs and a multi-step process for food establishments and organizations, the Morgan County Commission declined the recommendation of the joint Berkeley-Morgan County Health Department to reinstitute a food handler’s card policy. Morgan and Berkeley Counties are the only two counties in West Virginia not to[Read More…]
U.S. 522 bridge among poorest in Maryland
by Geoff Fox There are 2,574 bridges in the Maryland State Highway System, 24 of which are rated as poor. One of those 24 is the U.S. 522 bridge connecting Maryland and West Virginia in Hancock. The number of “poor” rated bridges decreased from 143 in 2005 to 20 in[Read More…]
Local Mountain Mama Quilters award Quilt of Valor # 500
The Mountain Mama Quilters Quilt of Valor Group #24479 in Berkeley Springs awarded Albert Beyner a Quilt of Valor in Chester, West Virginia on Saturday, September 12. His is the 500th quilt that has been made by this local group since they formed. Leader Dottie O’Toole met Veteran Beyner back[Read More…]
Statewide home energy rebate programs to lower utility costs for West Virginia families
Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the statewide launch of West Virginia’s Home Energy Rebate programs, expanding access to home efficiency upgrades designed to lower utility costs and help West Virginia families keep more of their hard-earned money. West Virginia has been allocated $88 million through the federal programs. “Affordability is[Read More…]
Apple Butter Festival to host Baking Contest once again
Apple pie may be the classic, but at the Apple Butter Festival Baking Contest, apples can become just about anything. Cakes, cookies, breads, muffins, pastries, apple dumplings and plenty of creations that don’t fit neatly into any category are all welcome when the Baking Contest returns Saturday, October 10 as[Read More…]
