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…]
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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…]
WVU physicians urge caution as state whooping cough cases continue to rise
Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or whooping cough, so they can take precautions and seek treatment, when necessary, to avoid further spread of the infection. Since early November, the number of identified cases of whooping cough in the West Virginia[Read More…]
State offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday
West Virginia state government employees will be given off Christmas Eve, following a proclamation by Governor Patrick Morrisey. The executive announcement gives state employees an “extended Christmas holiday,” the governor’s office said on Friday. That means state offices won’t be open on Wednesday, December 24, including DMVs and Department of[Read More…]
Paw Paw woman arrested on multiple drug charges
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department has charged a Paw Paw woman with multiple drug offenses, following an ongoing investigation. Kimberly D. Hayes, 46, was arrested by warrant on Wednesday, December 17. She has been charged with four counts of delivery of a controlled substance, and two counts of conspiracy. According to[Read More…]
Girl Scouts decorate resident doors for the holidays
Girl Scout Troop 15151 visited Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center this month to decorate doors for some of the residents for the holidays. Pictured are Kyra Barney, Gabriella Miller and Emma Kelley. photos by Laura Chalupka Girl Scout Troop 15151 visited Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center this month to decorate doors for[Read More…]
Debra Lynn Chapman
Debra Lynn Chapman 1957-2025 Debra Lynn Chapman, 68, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. died on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at her home. Born June 26, 1957 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Stanley Leo “Duke” and Phyllis Lorraine McBee Cain. Debra was a graduate of Berkeley[Read More…]
Dana Franklin Stiles
Dana Franklin Stiles 1953-2025 Dana Franklin Stiles, 72, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. died on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Hospice of The Panhandle Inpatient Facility in Kearneysville, Md. Born July 9, 1953 in Nelsonville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Franklin David and Janice Virginia Martindale Stiles. He[Read More…]
