Once again, the Paw Paw Parade Committee has organized and will host Morgan County’s largest Memorial Day event, to be held this Saturday, May 23. The 66th Annual William H. Norton Memorial Day Parade will begin at 1 p.m. and proceed through town. Prior to the parade, several memorial events[Read More…]
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History isn’t pretty: insights from West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference
by Lisa Schauer Hundreds of preservationists and other enthusiasts of historic buildings attended the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia’s annual conference last week, held in Morgan County for the first time in the organization’s 44-year history. The conference was headquartered at Cacapon State Park but brought participants into downtown Berkeley[Read More…]
Unger is Emergency Telecommunicator of the quarter
Morgan County Emergency Communications Center (MCECC) has named Khloe Unger as the Emergency Telecommunicator (ETC) of the Quarter for January through March 2026. Unger excelled throughout her training and continues to put forth outstanding effort to improve her skills. She is recognized for her excellent call-taking abilities, reliability in completing[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Pride announces Summer Free Events
Berkeley Springs Pride is hosting numerous free events for the public throughout the summer season. They have announced the following upcoming events: Friday, June 12 — Fab Friday Youth Pool Party, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at Berkeley Springs State Park – ages 12-18 Friday, June 26—Pride Kick Off Party at The[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs sophomore competes in National Geography Bee
Berkeley Springs High School 10th grader Oliver Jurick was one of 38 national finalists to compete in the National Geography Bee last Saturday, May 16 in Cambridge, Mass. Jurick qualified for the national geographic knowledge competition after participating in several rounds of qualifiers at Berkeley Springs High School and through[Read More…]
Morgan County voters renew special school levy, favor incumbents, add Hessler to school board
by Kate Shunney Voters in Morgan County turned out in modest numbers for the May 12 primary election in this mid-term season, casting ballots during 10 days of early voting and on Tuesday, May 12 at 13 precincts around Morgan County on a clear and sunny day. According to preliminary[Read More…]
Ercel Buford Ruppenthal III
Ercel Buford Ruppenthal III 1939-2026 Ercel Buford Ruppenthal III, lovingly known to friends and family as “Sandy,” was born on December 25, 1939, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 10, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful Christian whose life was[Read More…]
County used $3.47 million in ARPA funds in compliance with law, say state auditors
by Kate Shunney The office of West Virginia State Auditor Mark Hunt has returned an audit of Morgan County’s use of COVID recovery funds, finding county officials complied with the federal rules for spending and tracking $3.47 million between May of 2023 and December 31, 2025. At the end of[Read More…]
Senior Life Services looks to extend reach through community centers, bigger meal routes
Morgan County’s agency serving older adults is planning an expansion of their nutrition and social services into more communities around the county, they announced last week. “Senior Life Services of Morgan County is pleased to announce an exciting expansion of its programs and services in the upcoming fiscal year. Building[Read More…]
Barbara Haskell
Barbara Haskell Barbara (Bobbi) Haskell, 71, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in the home she built, with her husband of 50 years by her side, surrounded by those who loved her most. She is survived by her devoted husband, Marty, and her loving children, Christopher Haskell and Tiffany[Read More…]
