by KATE SHUNNEY Frontier Communications announced on April 14 they have filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of New York. Company officials, in a statement from Norwalk, Conn., said the “financial restructuring plan” with its bondholders would allow it to reduce debt “by more than $10 billion and provide significant financial flexibility” that […]

by Kate Evans Berkeley Springs High School driver’s education and health class students got to experience the challenges of driving under the influence in the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration’s new DUI simulator on March 12.  Health and driver’s education teacher Holli McCumbee said the DUI simulator program is primarily for sophomores and juniors. […]

Like all public service agencies, Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC), is having to adjust the ways they help clients in the times of “Stay at Home” orders and no in-person meetings. Their services are in even greater demand now, said Executive Director Katie Spriggs. EPEC works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, […]

by Geoff Fox Hancock town officials have voted to repay a $600,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) because the improvements it paid for have been used in connection with the Harvest medical cannabis operation. The grant was received to revamp and repair the former Fleetwood Building, known as the […]

by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners have approved and signed an Emergency Order to impose rules meant to help stem the spread of the highly-contagious coronavirus between county residents. The order passed last Tuesday, three days after West Virginia Governor Jim Justice directed tighter rules about gatherings and business operations on the Eastern Panhandle, one […]

by Kate Shunney Paw Paw-based Mountaineer Health Clinic is one of 28 health centers in West Virginia to receive $22,161,110 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. The Morgan County clinic will receive $540,805. Hancock-based Tri State Community Health Center is one of 17 Maryland clinics to receive federal funding […]

Hancock-based Tri State Community Health Center is one of 17 Maryland clinics to receive federal funding to respond to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Tri State will receive $819,410 in federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the grants on […]

by Geoff Fox Town officials discussed their recently-released pandemic response document during the April town meeting, held via teleconference to reduce personal contact. Mayor Ralph Salvagno said the purpose of the document was to have something in place should methods of communication between the state, county, and town be overwhelmed. It would also provide a […]

The April term of the Morgan County Grand Jury, which was set to meet on Tuesday, April 7, has been postponed until May 6. Prosecuting Attorney Dan James said he’s hopeful the court will hold the Grand Jury meeting next month so that several criminal cases can be presented. West Virginia Supreme Court officials have […]

About 64 million households across the nation are receiving a paper questionnaire in the coming days as the U.S. Census Bureau continues to ensure responding to the census is easier than ever. Of the nation’s households, 46.2% have already responded to the 2020 Census. The remaining households will receive a paper questionnaire starting April 18. […]