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…]
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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…]
Slifer, Posdziech attend Sheriff’s Association Youth Leadership Academy
During the week of July 13 -18, Morgan County youth Mathew Slifer and Anna Posdziech attended the West Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Youth Leadership Academy, that was hosted by Glenville State University. During their stay the local students had the opportunity to participate in many events that will help them be[Read More…]
Pleasant View to host first Cruise-in August 16
The Pleasant View Community Center will host its first Cruise-In for a Cause on Saturday, August 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the center, located at 10525 Martinsburg Road in Hedgesville. In the event of rain, the cruise-in will be held on August 23. Vintage and classic cars can[Read More…]
Pennsylvania joins Maryland and West Virginia in banning handheld devices while driving
A new law went into effect last month for Pennsylvania drivers prohibiting the use of handheld cellphones while driving. Effective June 5, the state of Pennsylvania began the “Paul Miller’s Law” that prohibits the use of handheld devices while driving, but also while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red[Read More…]
