The major tannery industry during the 19th and 20th centuries is the topic of the second Bicentennial lecture highlighting Morgan County’s historic economic sectors: Tanning Leather in Berkeley Springs and Paw Paw. Jeanne Mozier delivers the lecture via live stream on Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m. at the Museum of the Berkeley Springs. Mozier is […]
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County schools will stay closed this year; officials address grades, graduation
by Kate Evans West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced in a Tuesday, April 21 press conference and press release that all state pre-k-12 schools will remain closed through the end of the 2019-2020 school year due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Justice said that he had hoped schools could reopen so kids could see their […]
Commission keeps tax rates level for 2020-2021
Morgan County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday, Morgan County Courthouse April 21 to keep tax rates at their current level for county property owners for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2020. That tax rate is 14.3 cents per $100 of assessed value. The vote came with no discussion, or questions from […]
Town aims to keep viral cases low, plans for local recovery
by Geoff Fox Hancock Mayor Ralph Salvagno said local people need to stay “vigilant” to keep the number of coronavirus cases low in the coming weeks. On April 15, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued an executive order for Marylanders to wear a face covering when inside any retail establishment or when riding any form of […]
Local nursing home to extend testing for residents, staff under state order
by KATE SHUNNEY Berkeley Springs Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility on Autumn Acres Road, will be one of the state’s nursing facilities to extend COVID-19 testing to all patients and employees. The center is owned by Stonerise, which operates 17 facilities in West Virginia. On Friday, April 17, Governor Jim Justice ordered that all […]
Chip Shots
by Jim Buzzerd A couple more recruits A few weeks ago I mentioned the commitment of four-star Spring Valley tackle Wyatt Milum to play football at West Virginia University. Since then the Mountaineers have received two more commitments from highly touted prospects. Ohio running back Jaylen Anderson has pledged to WVU as has Alabama quarterback […]
Four Berkeley Springs anglers named to Bassmaster All-State Fishing Team
Forty nine of the most outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. Representing Berkeley Springs High School and the only four selected from West Virginia are First Team – Trevor Albanese and Sam Ambrose. Honorable Mention […]
Cherry Run fire being investigated as arson
by KATE EVANS A suspicious early morning April 16 structure fire at 3394 Cherry Run Road is currently under investigation by West Virginia Assistant Fire Marshal George Harms as suspected arson. Harms is asking the public for their help and information regarding the fire. Harms said that the fire involved an outbuilding across from a […]
Maryland launches one-stop unemployment application, adds staff and hours to meet claims
The Maryland Department of Labor (Labor) last week provided important updates about the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Eligible Marylanders began seeing their additional $600 per week payments on Friday, April 17. This Friday, April 24, the department will be launching a new one-stop unemployment insurance application to […]
Cacapon renovations to keep lodge closed
Work continues at a slower pace on the northern addition to the Cacapon State Park lodge. by Kate Shunney Even when West Virginia State Parks can reopen their facilities under the governor’s direction, Cacapon State Park’s lodge will stay closed to undergo renovation work, said Park Superintendent Scott Fortney. Construction continues at a slow pace […]
