by Kate Shunney Ongoing efforts by watershed volunteers, the Town of Bath and the Morgan County Commission to reduce the effects of periodic flooding in downtown Berkeley Springs could move from planning discussions to solutions with the help of federal water resources funding. At their September 3 meeting, county officials[Read More…]
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Morgan County Schools to hold training for PASS Program
Interested volunteers needed Morgan County Schools is conducting a training for volunteers interested in joining the PASS Program (Providing Academic and Social-Emotional Support), an initiative designed to provide mentorship to local students in Morgan County’s six schools. “By dedicating just 30 minutes a week during normal school hours through the[Read More…]
Rachel Rosalie Gray
Rachel Rosalie Gray 1927-2026 Rachel Rosalie Gray, age 99, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, September 4, 2026 at her home. Born September 3, 1927 in Sylvan, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Effie C. Rager Shives. Rachel was a high school graduate. She[Read More…]
Bath touts beautification in North Berkeley
by Lisa Schauer In a public meeting on Tuesday, September 1, Bath Town Council announced several improvements and milestones in the North Berkeley area of the town. The announcements come as plans proceed for a North Berkeley Rail Trail trailhead at the town’s historic train depot. The trailhead will serve[Read More…]
Soup & auction event returns Sept. 18 to support Meal Time Community Kitchen
An annual dinner, auction and community event that raises funds for a year-round free meal kitchen in Morgan County is returning again this month. The Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held on Friday, September 18 from 5-7 p.m. the American Legion Post 60 in Berkeley Springs. Attendees receive an artist’s[Read More…]
County Commission to oppose Bath water moratorium in state filing
by Kate Shunney At their September 2 regular meeting, Morgan County commissioners discussed and ultimately decided to officially oppose the Town of Bath’s recent request to temporarily block any new water taps onto the county’s main public water system. On August 26, the Town of Bath as Berkeley Springs Water[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs insurance company picked for national industry recognition
by Kate Shunney Spotlighting customer service and adoption of new technology to streamline operations, the Insurance Business Review has chosen RWR WV as their Top Business Insurance Agency for 2026. Gracing the front cover of the insurance trade publication is some of the staff of RWR WV, standing on the[Read More…]
Health Department proposes a return to food handler cards, citing rise in food-borne illnesses
by Kate Shunney Cara Harding, Sanitarian for the Berkeley and Morgan County Health Departments, has asked the Morgan County Commission to approve a health board proposal to require food handler permits for all food workers in Berkeley and Morgan county establishments. At a September 2 county meeting, Harding reviewed the[Read More…]
Mark Fenton McBee
Mark Fenton McBee 1963-2026 Mark Fenton McBee, age 62, died on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his home in Hedgesville, W.Va. Born on August 15, 1963, he was the son of Douglas MacArthur “Mac” McBee and the late Patience Hendershot McBee. Mark was a graduate of Martinsburg Christian Academy. He[Read More…]
Grand jury indicts 22 in September term
The Morgan County Grand Jury met for their September term on Tuesday, September 1 before Circuit Judge Debra McLaughlin and returned 23 separate indictments for 22 individuals. Indictments are not convictions, but mean the Grand Jury found enough evidence to advance the cases in Morgan County Circuit Court. Each individual[Read More…]
