Editor’s note: This story was updated on Tuesday, March 31 with comments from additional health officials. by Kate Shunney Dr. Terrence Reidy, chief medical officer for the Berkeley-Morgan Health Department. The head of the Berkeley-Morgan County Health Department confirmed Sunday the first positive test of COVID-19 in a Morgan County resident. That is the disease […]

by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board held a second reading and adoption of the following policies at their March 3 meeting: sabbatical leave for professional educators and teachers’ aides, surviving spouse use of deceased spouse personal leave, job-related expenses, leave time for organ donation, audits, uniform records and accounts, system of accounting, authorization […]

by Jim Buzzerd   Milum A couple weeks ago, right before Coronavirus rudely interrupted our lives, the West Virginia University football program received a significant 2021 verbal commitment from Spring Valley tackle Wyatt Milum. Milum was a top target for Neal Brown and his staff as the coach, now entering his second season at the […]

by Geoff Fox Over the weekend, Washington County officials announced there have been two confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the county. On March 21, the first case confirmed in the county was a 50-year old woman who officials said was in good condition with mild symptoms and recovering at home. A second case was confirmed […]

by Kate Shunney A Berkeley Springs man has been charged with multiple felonies after leading police on a chase that extended into Virginia and then back again into Morgan County last Tuesday evening. The charges include attempted murder of a Sheriff’s deputy. Raymond W. Miller, 41, of Waugh Road was taken into custody on Tuesday, […]

Three Morgan County 8th graders have been chosen as the newest members of West Virginia’s Golden Horseshoe Society because of their outstanding knowledge of the Mountain State. All three are students at Warm Springs Middle School in Berkeley Springs. Alivia Arnold, Marley Heath and Audrey Helmick were announced as the county’s Golden Horseshoe winners late […]

A shortage of masks and other protective gear for medical personnel and first responders amid the spread of coronavirus cases has sparked an effort here and nationwide for individuals to make and donate fabric masks, booties and gowns. Helping Hands in Berkeley Springs – Let’s Sew is one such effort. Organized by Berkeley Springs resident […]

by Geoff Fox Since last Friday, Tina Crawford has been making these masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. So far, she has made about 40 masks for those in the medical profession. Some masks have even been sent to nurses in Texas. photo courtesy of Tina Crawford. Tri-State Health Center staff wear […]

by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners last Wednesday declare a county-level State of Emergency at the request from the Morgan County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Dick Myers, who leads that office, said the move would allow the county to Dick Myers, Morgan County Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. request supplies […]

In an effort to prioritize health and safety and in response to coronavirus, Maryland Health Connection opened an emergency special enrollment period for uninsured Marylanders. Maryland residents can enroll in a health plan now through Wednesday, April 15. Coverage will begin April 1, 2020, regardless of when a health plan is selected during that time […]