Dog Days Vegetable Soup What to do with all the extra vegetables from our gardens? We do not want them to go to waste. My Great-Grandmother, Arizona Henry, would can, freeze, and make soups with all her extra vegetables. Grandma always told me never to waste food because one[Read More…]
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CAMP JOY: 34 Years of faith, sweat and service
by Nancy Wheeler It’s a tradition that never grows old—because it’s built on mission. For 34 summers, CAMP JOY has brought together the spirited energy of nearly 100 teens and seasoned adults to repair homes, renew hope, and strengthen community ties throughout the tri-state region. During the week of July[Read More…]
Suspect in officer shooting, domestic is charged with attempted murder
by Kate Shunney A Morgan County Sheriff’s deputy was shot on Saturday morning while responding to a break-in at a home in the Spohrs Crossroads area east of Berkeley Springs. The deputy, Bradley Meacham, was treated and released from the hospital by lunchtime on Saturday, said Morgan County Sheriff Johnnie[Read More…]
Suspect shoots officer, is wounded during domestic call
A Morgan County Sheriff’s deputy was shot on Saturday morning while responding to a break-in in the Spohrs Crossroads area east of Berkeley Springs. The deputy, Bradley Meacham, was treated and released from the hospital by noon, said Morgan County Sheriff Johnnie Walter. Deputy Meacham, who is the most[Read More…]
Swimming spots locally are clean, say river monitors
Data gathered about the bacteria levels in local river water have put several swimming and boating spots in the “safe” category on a national water safety registry. The Potomac RiverKeeper Network contributes water samples regularly in the regional watershed. Their last sampling on July 18, 2025 showed trouble spots on[Read More…]
WVDNR opens applications for antlerless deer hunt lotteries
Hunters may now apply to hunt in 10 limited permit areas during the 2025 antlerless deer season, says the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Applications (WVDNR) must be submitted online at WVhunt.com by midnight on September 5. “We’re proud to offer hunters opportunities that not only support West Virginia’s[Read More…]
Pantry outreach in Great Cacapon continues Louise Spring’s legacy of giving
by Kate Shunney “On weeks when it looks like we can only feed 10 people, 10 people come,” Eric Thompson says of his work at Louise’s Cupboard, a food pantry outreach in Great Cacapon. Thompson leads me into the storeroom of the pantry, two rooms into the rectory of Calvary[Read More…]
Co. 2 firefighters visit Energy Express
by Lisa Schauer Firefighters Bradley Kidwell and Tommy Bailey with the Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Department delighted children at the Energy Express summer program on Wednesday, July 16. Pulling up to Warm Springs Intermediate School in Engine 21, the firefighters began unpacking giveaway items, and Bailey’s protective gear as children[Read More…]
School board hires psychologist, other personnel for the school year
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved the following professional and service personnel actions at their July 1 meeting. Personnel actions included approving resignations and retirements, hiring a school psychologist, teachers, aides and substitute teachers and employing bus drivers and coaches. Miranda Chaney was hired as county school[Read More…]
Town council votes to continue Bath Streetscape project
by Lisa Schauer On Wednesday July 15, Bath town council members approved funding agreements as part of an application for grants to continue construction of new and replacement sidewalks, curbs and lighting in various locations in Bath. Funding agreements are required by the West Virginia Division of Highways to apply[Read More…]
