by Trish Rudder The Bath Town Council unanimously passed the first hearing on April 17 to the Boot Drive amendment to Ordinance Sec. 66-27 that will allow solicitation by the Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Department (BSVFD) to fundraise within the town limits on U.S. 522. The following stipulations will apply: The fire department will be […]

by KATE EVANS The Morgan County School Board formally adopted the same proposed regular state school levy and special levy rates for Fiscal Year 2019 that they approved earlier at their March 22 special meeting at Pleasant View Elementary. The board has adopted the same levy rates for the last four fiscal years. The school […]

The Morgan County Partnership is sponsoring the After Glow After Prom Party at Berkeley Springs Bowl  on Valley Road on Saturday, May 5. The party will feature several giveaways, including Amazon gift cards and prizes donated by local businesses and individuals, photo-booth, bowling, a DJ, arcade games, tons of food and more. This event is […]

by KATE SHUNNEY A Kanawha County Circuit judge will preside over a hearing on Thursday, May 3, over the question of whether local pharmacist Tally Reed is eligible to be a primary candidate for a seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates representing the 59th district. Two residents of the 59th district, which includes […]

by KATE SHUNNEY Cell phone provider U.S. Cellular is asking the Washington County Board of Zoning to grant them a special exemption in order to build a 195’ communications tower on the west side of Sideling Hill, just beyond the mountain’s rock cut and visitor’s center. According to an April 12 project document, the monopole […]

by Kate Evan The Morgan County School Board will hold its second public hearing on the 2018-2019 school calendar during its Tuesday, May 1 meeting to provide information on the calendar and to hear public comment.  The meeting will take place at the school board office at 7 p.m. The school board will approve the […]

by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School Lady Indians Tennis Team improved their record to 11-2 over the last two weeks. The Lady Indians started things off with a 6-1 win over Martinsburg, 6-1 win over St. Mary’s, 4-3 win over Keyser,  5-2 win over Central Catholic, 4-3 win over Oak Glen, 7-0 win […]

by Jim Buzzerd Spring football The West Virginia University Football Team finished up drills an cancelled the Gold-Blue game scheduled for April 7. As you well know, winter has been hanging on for dear life around here this year and with snow forecasted for much of West Virginia that weekend the game was scratched. With […]

by GEOFF FOX A contingency of residents joined Hancock town officials in addressing Washington County Public Schools officials during the Tuesday evening, April 17 Board of Education meeting in Hagerstown about a teacher reassignment from Hancock to Clear Spring and rumors that Hancock High School might be slated for closure. The teacher move in question […]

Morgan County officials have set the dates of two public hearings to collect comments from county residents about a proposed dilapidated buildings ordinance. The first of two hearings will be held on Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at Warm Springs Middle School in Berkeley Springs. The proposed ordinance sets forth rules about how the […]