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WEB4 days ago · Donald James Sharp. Donald James Sharp 1935-2024 Donald James Sharp, age 89, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at his home. Born July 31, 1935 in Marlinton, W.Va., he was the son of the late Charles Jack and Ora Belle Thompson Sharp. He attended Calvary Bible Church.
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WEBOct 2, 2024 · Laura Lee Robair Bivens 1964-2024 Laura Lee Robair Bivens, age 60, of Hancock, Md., passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born Sunday, March 15, 1964, in Bethesda, Md. She was the daughter of the late Elaine Golden Weller. Laura was a 1982 [Read More…]
Drought assistance available for farmers through Farm Service …
WEB3 days ago · Contacts. Farmers and agricultural producers should call Barbie Elliott at the USDA Farm Service Agency in Martinsburg at 681- 304-247-3002 to inquire about drought disaster assistance. For loan questions and requirements, call Carol Woods, farm loan analyst, at 681-247-3003. Woods will then refer their application to …
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WEB4 days ago · Virginia woman sentenced for role in drug trafficking operation. Hailey Lynn Oliff, 28, of Mount Jackson, Virginia, was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for her role in a drug trafficking operation in Berkeley, Hampshire, and Morgan Counties. According to court documents and statements made in court, Oliff was one of the distributors of ...
County officials move to hire Wellness Center manager, expect …
WEB3 days ago · Morgan County officials last Wednesday took another step toward opening a Morgan County Wellness Center under public ownership, approving a job posting for Manager of that facility. That move followed an approval by the Morgan County Commission on October 2 to pay a $35,500 invoice to Griffith ...
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WEBSep 1, 2024 · By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s lawmakers are looking at ways to increase mental health support for the state’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. On Sunday, during the first day of August’s legislative interim meetings, members of the Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire ...
As spotted lanternfly infests region, ag experts ask public to help ...
WEB3 days ago · The spotted lanternfly was first sighted in Berkeley County in October 2019 and in Jefferson County in May 2021. The insect was first reported in Morgan County in September 2021. Washington and Frederick Counties were added to the Maryland quarantine list for spotted lanternfly in January 2022. Washington, Frederick, Carroll and …
Opinion: We’re still here, and that’s because of you
WEBNov 14, 2023 · Here we are, 130 years later, still printing The Morgan Messenger each week. It’s a powerful statement about this county, the Buzzerd family and our newspaper staff that we’re still here. We know the main ingredient for success – still – is the support of our community. A weekly newspaper that’s been owned and operated by multiple ...
Philip Barbour overpowers Berkeley Springs 47-14 under the lights
WEB3 days ago · The Berkeley Springs Indians hosted the Philip Barbour Colts under the lights of Morgan Field last Friday, October 4, in a tough battle that ended in a 47-14 loss for the home team. Philip Barbour set the tone early and proved to be a formidable opponent throughout the game, steadily building a lead that Berkeley Springs couldn’t overcome.
Police commended for school threat response, safety campaign …
WEBSep 24, 2024 · Police commended for school threat response, safety campaign begins. Morgan County School Superintendent David Banks addressed recent school threats with school board members at their meeting last week. Those social media threats involved Berkeley Springs High School, Warm Springs Middle School and Warm Springs Intermediate School.