As 2026 begins, the U.S. Drought Monitor reports that Morgan County and the surrounding counties of the panhandle and Potomac Highlands remain in drought. Officials with the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin are watching streamflow and groundwater levels, in addition to drought reporting, to plan water resources for[Read More…]
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Preparing for demolition
On Thursday, January 15, the Pallet Factory Bridge over Sleepy Creek was still largely intact but preparations have been underway for demolition of the 1925 structure. Contractors last week removed the asphalt and other road surface layers from the bridge and shortened the bridge wing walls below to lay a[Read More…]
Matthew L. Harvey sworn in as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia
United States Attorney Matthew L. Harvey took his formal oath of office in a special ceremony at Shepherd University on Friday, January 16. U.S. Attorney Harvey was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on June 30, 2025, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 7, 2025. U.S. District Judge[Read More…]
Janet Lynn Arnold
Janet Lynn Arnold 1959-2026 Janet Lynn Arnold, age 66, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born December 21, 1959 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Clyde Sirbaugh, Jr. and the late Bernice Darlene Gaither Sirbaugh. She[Read More…]
Indians run record to 6–3 after roller-coaster week on the hardwood
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians boys’ basketball program endured a week of highs, lows, comebacks and standout performances as the varsity squad pushed its season record to 6–3 following a split against Keyser and Clear Spring. On Tuesday, January 6, the Indians loaded the buses and traveled to[Read More…]
Paw Paw Pirates surge to 3–4 after back-to-back home victories
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates gave their fans plenty to celebrate this week as they defended the Pirate Cove with two impressive home wins, improving their season record to 3-4 and showcasing the kind of momentum that can change the trajectory of a year. Behind the sizzling play[Read More…]
Rhoten claims gold as Lady Indians shine at Pen Mar Invitational
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians wrestling team hit the road Friday, January 9, traveling to St. Mary’s High School to compete in the annual Pen Mar Lady Blue Devils Invitational. Against a competitive field of programs from across the region, the Lady Indians once again proved they[Read More…]
C&O towpath getting resurfaced in Hancock area
by Geoff Fox The C&O Canal towpath from the 123 mile marker in Hancock to the 155 mile marker at the Paw Paw Tunnel, is currently being resurfaced in a project that will run through early summer. A subsequent phase will focus on Lock 42, which is the 89-mile marker,[Read More…]
Community prevention & intervention work fight against human trafficking in West Virginia
by Lisa Schauer Human trafficking is on the rise in West Virginia, paralleling the opioid epidemic, according to Legal Aid of West Virginia, and West Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force. But human trafficking, including sex trafficking and labor exploitation, might be hard to spot. It doesn’t look as portrayed in[Read More…]
School board crafting excess levy call for 2026 ballot
by Kate Shunney County voters will select their favored candidates for various offices during primary election voting on May 12 of this year, and will also decide whether to continue a local education levy for Morgan County Schools for the next four years. School Superintendent David Banks briefed members of[Read More…]
