State’s infant mortality rate and abortion laws discussed By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va – Due to a delay in properly reporting specific death-related information to the state’s governing bodies, there is a possibility that West Virginians have been missing out on prevention and treatment care.[Read More…]
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W.Va. Legislative Interims: DHHR plan draws criticism from Committee on Government and Finance
Report opposes separating the DHHR into multiple entities By Matt Young, WV Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – The recently released W.Va. DHHR “Organization Assessment & Strategic Plan” remained a major point of contention amongst state legislators on Sunday, as both Meghan Bourne of the McCrystal Group and DHHR Cabinet[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Interims: WVDNR outlines scope of operation in Wildlife Management Areas, other programs
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Natural Resources oversees 112 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), encompassing 1,485,920 acres located throughout the state, and focuses on habitat and forest management, according to information provided Sunday during the West Virginia Legislature’s November Interim meetings. Members[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Interims: Report finds ‘Better delivery of service to West Virginians’ key for DHHR
By Matt Young, WV Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – With the recent release of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources report – “Organization Assessment & Strategic Plan” – the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability (LOCHHRA) heard testimony Sunday from both Meghan Bourne[Read More…]
County prepares to welcome state lawmakers
WV Legislature holds interim meetings at Cacapon Morgan County’s business, tourism and elected officials are preparing to host West Virginia lawmakers early next week while legislators hold their regular interim committee meetings at Cacapon State Park November 13-15. In between committee meetings and government business updates, lawmakers will be guided[Read More…]
Our Opinion: A chance to see how it works
County residents have a unique chance coming up to see how West Virginia government works at the state level. Members of the state Legislature will come to Cacapon State Park on Sunday, November 13 for three days of committee meetings. These interim meetings are set each year for lawmakers to[Read More…]
Morgan County Sheriff’s Report
30 October 2022 Deputy Knotts worked GHSP Patrols. 3 citations issued. Deputy Hedrick arrested Benjamin C. Norton, 34, for possession with intent to deliver controlled substances. Deputy Diehl investigated a crash on Martinsburg Road. Lt. Place investigated harassment by electronic device. Deputy Hedrick responded to a disturbance on Cassidy Lane.[Read More…]
Bath Christmas 2022 schedule of events taking shape
by Trish Rudder Christmas lanterns have gone up along downtown Berkeley Springs streets this week, marking the early start of the local holiday season. Bath Christmas Project, Inc., a local non-profit organization that decorates the town and provides events for the upcoming holidays, is finalizing their list of Christmas events[Read More…]
Bath’s Historic Landmarks Commission gets solid footing after a dormant year
by Trish Rudder It has taken more than one year for the Bath Town Council to have a functioning Historic Landmarks Commission whose job is to protect and preserve the town’s historic structures. At a meeting on October 27, the commission members got some points from Meredith Dreistadt, Certified Local[Read More…]
Chip Shots – Smoke, no fire
Smoke, no fire by Jim Buzzerd What happens when the West Virginia University football team with just one conference win plays winless in conference Iowa State? The answer is the Mountaineers found a way to lose 31-14. West Virginia has now lost three in a row and is 3-6 overall[Read More…]
