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by Jim Buzzerd Basketball items The biggest question surrounding next season’s West Virginia University basketball team is just who will be on it. We know Derek Culver, Emmitt Mathews and Jordan McCabe won’t be returning. We know Gabe Osabuohien plans to use his free year allowed by the NCAA due to COVID19 and return next […]

Washington County residents still have multiple vaccination options

Washington County Health Department continues to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout the area. Some vaccinations are available by appointment, while others may have access through mobile community vaccine clinics. Individual health providers, clinics and pharmacies Register for an appointment by calling 240-313-3456. A person can assist in registering or residents can self-register. Drive-thru Vaccination Clinics […]

Paw Paw to hike sewer rates under new ordinance

 by Kate Shunney Town of Paw Paw officials have given public notice that residents on their municipal sewer system will likely see a rate increase by the end of July. On June 3, town council members adopted an ordinance that will increase sewerage rates by 52%. The proposed rate will go into effect 45 days […]

Bath considers new demo rules

by Trish Rudder The Bath Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance relating to non-emergency demolition of buildings within the town. The proposed rules would require a property owner to get a permit to take down a building, and to follow certain safety and environmental procedures during demolition work. At the June 1 […]

Lions to host free shredding event & Hancock PD Rx disposal

The Hancock Lions Club is holding a free paper and document shredding event on Saturday, June 19 at the CNB Bank parking lot on East Main Street from 12 noon until 3 p.m. Individuals can bring up to three boxes of paper items to be shredded.  There is no charge for the service, but the […]

Hancock takes West County Championship

Hancock Little League’s Yankees brought home the West County Championship after a sweeping victory on Friday, June 4. The Yankees beat out Clear Spring Little League’s Orioles 21-0 at the 2021 Showcase. The Hancock Yankees (formerly the Dodger in 2020) faced off against the Orioles in the West County Championship in hopes of bringing home […]

Paw Paw Senior Center reopens in phases for meals, socializing

by Kate Evans Paw Paw Senior Life Services is welcoming back its clients as the Paw Paw Senior Center reopens for eating meals at their facility on Winchester Street three days a week for two weeks, then fully reopens five days a week on Monday, June 22. The center has been closed to senior citizens […]

School board adopts student-created “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” statement

by Kate Evans Members of the Berkeley Springs High School Interact Club — a Rotary International youth leadership club — created a “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement” for Morgan County Schools that the school board unanimously approved at its May 25 meeting. The student club worked on the statement as part of their World Affairs […]

Hancock council votes 3-2 to fire town manager; Councilman Murray resigns

by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney Hancock Councilman Leo Murray resigned his seat on the town council following a split vote on a personnel action at the Hancock town meeting last Tuesday, June 8. Murray resigned after an extensive closed session that lasted about an hour. Officials voted on allowing the town’s attorney to proceed […]

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