The West Virginia Department of Tourism announced on September 26 “a new era” for Goldenseal, the state magazine of culture and history. “For the first time, Goldenseal content will be available for anyone to read online at no cost. The magazine will migrate from a paid print format to a[Read More…]
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Pay attention: West Virginia Fire Season begins today, October 1
Fall fire season began today, Wednesday, October 1, and continues through December 31, under the direction of West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF). During this time, residents must confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., according to the West Virginia State Code Chapter[Read More…]
County ambulance service now equipped with advanced ventilators
Morgan County EMS, with support from the Morgan County Commission and funding through the federal CARES Act, has purchased four Hamilton T1 ventilators to add to emergency medical care in the county. “The Hamilton T1 is a field-capable ventilator that delivers hospital-quality respiratory support in the challenging prehospital environment,” explained[Read More…]
State adds stop signs at Fairfax intersection near bypass
A new traffic pattern is in place at the intersection of Fairfax Street and Independence Street in Morgan County. The new pattern began on Wednesday, September 24. State highway officials said the intersection “has been converted to an all-way stop based on a recent study aimed at improving safety and[Read More…]
Bridges to history & local life: Preservationist puts Morgan County bridges on National Register of Historic Places
by Kate Shunney Local historian and preservationist David Abruzzi has succeeded in his most recent effort to list western Morgan County structures on the National Register of Historic Places. These structures, unlike his earlier projects, are not buildings but bridges across the Cacapon River in Great Cacapon and Largent. “Last[Read More…]
Bridge from 522 to I-70 see closures, rerouting some westbound traffic
Work on the U.S. 522 bridge over eastbound I-70 is about 75% complete, according to the MDOT website, and an estimated completion date is sometime in November of this year. Crews have completed the demolition of Stage 3 bridge deck, removed existing girders Stage 3, reconstructed abutments and pier caps,[Read More…]
West Virginia, county in drought again
Last Tuesday, September 23, 100% of Morgan County was considered to be experiencing Moderate Drought conditions and 82% of the county was in Severe Drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Several days of rain fell on our area this past week, which may change the designation for next week.[Read More…]
Robert Tilden Layton
Robert Tilden Layton 1934-2025 Robert (Bob) Tilden Layton, 91, Warfordsburg Pa., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the family farm where he was born, raised, and lived his entire life. Born January 11, 1934, in Amaranth, Pa., he was the son of[Read More…]
Zechariah Matthew Turner, Sr.
Zechariah Matthew Turner, Sr. 1990-2025 Zechariah Matthew Turner, Sr., 34 of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1990 in Morgantown, W.Va., son of Beth Ann Lowther and Travis Matthew Turner. Zechariah was a devoted husband and father. He loved the outdoors, which included[Read More…]
Clifford L. Moore
Clifford L. Moore 1948-2025 Clifford L. Moore, 77, of Martinsburg passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at his residence. Born May 2, 1948 in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Sampson and Zenzia Bageant Moore. Cliff was retired from Essroc having worked for Martin Marietta[Read More…]
