Berkeley Springs News Archives

“Are you arguing for them or against them?”

Demand for homes keeps rising in the Eastern Panhandle, but some residents of the region can't bear to bid farewell to orchards and barns. via The West Virginia Record

“Dr. Berens' entire office staff should receive training on the proper disposal of medical waste”

Medical waste in downtown yards came from Dr. Berens' office - by Kate Shunney - 3/26/2008 An investigation by the Morgan County Health Department into the origins of medical trash found spread across six lots ... via The Morgan Messenger

“A courthouse is a cornerstone of any county. You want to make sure that you do it right”

' Funding for a new courthouse in Morgan County got a big boost Monday with an announcement by U.S. Representative Shelley Moore Capito that a loan has been approved for the project. via Martinsburg Journal

“I'm ready to move on to what's next”

Rayloc closes its doors, leaving a work force looking for what's next - by Geminisse McCarty - 3/19/2008 Rayloc, one of the last of Hancock's large employers, shut down operations on Monday after 36 years in ... via The Morgan Messenger

Paw Paw fires are being investigated - by Kate Evans - 3/19/2008 Two Paw Paw fires that occurred six hours apart last Thursday at the same apartment complex are under investigation by the state fire marshal's ... via The Morgan Messenger

“I would like everyone to create their own list of issues that Morgan County needs to address”

Land Use Committee holds its first meeting - by David Abner - 3/12/2008 Thirteen members of the Morgan County Land Use Advisory Committee attended the group's first meeting Thursday, March 6 at the Cacapon ... via The Morgan Messenger

“The worst part was we never got an explanation of why they picked Hancock to close”

The sky was a bright blue above the wooded horizon as the parade of cars sped out of the Rayloc parking lot Monday afternoon, most passing through the company's gates for the last time. via Herald-Mail

“I was concerned about the health and welfare of the people”

Bloody gauze, needle tips and used finger sticks called lancets were among the hazardous medical waste materials found Thursday morning on properties along U.S. 522, the main road through town. via Herald-Mail

“Holy is the song of birds and blessed is the night and day in which they sing. For love lifted me. Love will lift you too.”

With passionate words and conviction in his voice, the Rev. Edward Scott gave the Big Read's keynote speech Tuesday night at Mary Baldwin College. via Staunton Daily News Leader

Wells drilled in Rock Gap promising as public water - by Kate Shunney - 3/5/2008 More than six years of study about Morgan County's geology, water resources and future water needs have finally led to the ... via The Morgan Messenger

“Sometimes they wear themselves out”

Area called 'ripe' for economic development - by Kate Evans - 3/5/2008 Morgan County Administrator Bill Clark feels our area is ripe for economic development and that the county is beginning to attract ... via The Morgan Messenger

Residents told to hook up to sewer - by by Kate Shunney - 2/27/2008 Property owners and residents situated along nearly nine miles of new public sewer lines in Berkeley Springs will soon receive notices in ... via The Morgan Messenger

Yesterday, Marisa told you about the 2008 Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting this past week , Los Angeles and Clearbrook, British Columbia beat out 120 other entries, including ones from Macedonia and ... via Slashfood

If L.A. tap water can win an international taste test, why can't it get any respect? Maybe, in part, because the stuff that pours into your sink at home isn't exactly the same as that tested in Berkeley ... via Los Angeles Times