The West Virginia Division of Forestry today announced that nominations are open for the next round of honorees for West Virginia’s Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame highlights the people, businesses, organizations, institutions and foundations that have significantly contributed to agriculture, forestry, and family life in[Read More…]
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Fitness center members ask county to help find solution to closure, lack of services
by Kate Shunney Working out in the Valley Health fitness center was about more than physical wellness, local residents told the Morgan County commissioners last Wednesday. The sudden closure of the Berkeley Springs center by Valley Health, effective February 1, has left more than 200 members without the many benefits[Read More…]
Wendell L. McCoy
Wendell L. McCoy Wendell Lewis McCoy, 72, of Berkeley Springs, died on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Full obit will be in next weeks Morgan Messenger. Arrangements will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union[Read More…]
Irvin “Duffy” Kidwell
Irvin “Duffy” Kidwell 1945-2023 Irvin “Duffy” Kidwell, 77, of Paw Paw, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home. Born on August 21, 1945 in Paw Paw, W.Va., he was the son of the late Herbert and Ruth (Sisler) Kidwell. Irvin married Charlene Duncan of Levels, W,Va.,[Read More…]
A Capitol idea! WV Press invites you to show your pet
Governor Justice’s ‘Babydog’ is the most famous but not the only pet with a Capitol connection WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s “Babydog” clearly is the most famous dog in the state, but she is not the only pet connected to the State Capitol. Numerous[Read More…]
GameChanger launches ‘One Pill Can Kill’ in West Virginia
Initiative addresses dangers of counterfeit pills and deadly fentanyl WV Press Release Sharing FAIRMONT, W.Va. – In its continuing effort to address substance misuse and the counterfeit pill and fentanyl crisis in West Virginia, GameChanger is launching the “One Pill Can Kill” campaign to encourage parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, and students to start[Read More…]
Opinion: Artistic voices raise the creative economy in West Virginia
By Adam Booth & Monica Wilson Editor’s Note: This is an open letter to WV State Legislators, Mayors, County Commissioners and Local Leaders Listen to the voices of the West Virginia artists! From storytellers, dancers and musicians to photographers, painters, and writers, artists have something to say every day. Arts[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: WVU and Marshall provide updates to the Senate Finance Committee
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Higher education is facing major changes, challenges and opportunities. The presidents of WVU and Marshall delivered that message to the West Virginia Legislature’s Senate Finance Committee on Thursday. West Virginia University President Gordon Gee celebrated his 79th birthday on Thursday by[Read More…]
Garage blaze spreads into woods, tops Warm Springs Ridge
A blaze that destroyed a garage along Cold Run Valley Road west of Berkeley Springs has been pushed by high winds into the woods and spread over the top of Warm Springs Ridge. Dozens of fire units from as far away as Fayetteville, Pa. have joined the effort to contain[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia is a national leader in childhood immunizations – let’s stay protected
By Charles J. Mullett, MD, PhD, FAAP Chair, Department of Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine Kathryn S. Moffett, MD, FAAP Division Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, WVU School of Medicine, and Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine West Virginia has long led the nation[Read More…]
