Randy E. Keefer 1958-2020 Randy Eugene Keefer, 62, of Hagerstown, Md., died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Born May 26, 1958 in McConnellsburg, Pa., he was the son of Estella Truax Keefer of Berkeley Springs and the late William Keefer. He was a graduate of Hancock High School class of […]

by Kate Shunney West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has issued an Executive Order that requires those in the state to wear a face covering while in buildings outside of their homes. The order takes effect at midnight and will be in force on Tuesday, July 7. Gov. Justice said he is making the move following several […]

by Jamie Harris Paw Paw High School senior Coby Ridgeway was a two year varsity baseball player for the Pirates. However it was on the basketball court where Ridgeway made the most memories. Ridgeway scored 287 points, grabbed 66 rebounds, 44 steals, 35 assists and 18 blocked shots. He was named to the PVC Division […]

by Kate Evans The Morgan County Schools strategic planning committee met on May 11 to discuss CARES funding possibilities, virtual school, homebound instruction, the Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP) and other issues. The committee considered how to use the preliminary ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) relief funding that totaled $486,909.  The recommended priority was remote […]

The Morgan County Fair Board has voted not to hold the Morgan County Expo this year due to public health and economic concerns. Fair officials said they plan to hold the 20th county fair/expo event in July of 2021. West Virginia University Morgan County Extension Agent Cindy Smalley said this in an announcement: “[T]he new […]

The National Park Service (NPS) invites public comment through July 25 on a proposal to improve visitor safety near the Paw Paw Tunnel Hollow in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This section of the park, between mile marker 155 and the downstream portal of the Paw Paw Tunnel, has experienced rockfalls and landslides […]

by GEOFF FOX Washington County received half of their usual funding for the annual Program Open Space Program this year, town officials have said. Hancock will be receiving $210,000 in grants for several local projects. Town Manager Joe Gilbert said the town received 40% of the money he asked for to fund three projects — excavation […]

by KATE SHUNNEY & KATE EVANS Federal funds authorized by the CARES Act to help offset expenses and economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have made their way to Morgan County in several ways, from stimulus checks to business loans. Local government agencies have also gotten federal funds to cover the costs of adjusting their […]

James E. Pons 1982-2020 James Edward Pons, age 38, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. died on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born March 23, 1982 in Hagerstown, Md. he was the son of James Lester Pons of Hagerstown, Md. and the late Debbie Davis Pons. […]

Morgan County’s Bicentennial celebrates Morgan County Day in Berkeley Springs State Park on Monday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beginning at noon is an hour of ceremonial speeches by state and local political figures from the park gazebo. Following the speeches, assembled public guests are invited to be part of a Bicentennial […]