The Morgan Messenger

07/10/2025

Thanks to WV Press Association for the share on our story about Cacapon's thriving pollinator meadow!

By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger Park Naturalist Valerie Chaney championed a pollinator plot a few years back at Cacapon State Park, in partnership

07/09/2025

Your weekly edition of The Morgan Messenger is in stores, in the hands of the postal service to get to home subscribers and online at www.morganmessenger.com for our digital readers. Read coverage of county and town government actions, meet the new principal of Warm Springs Intermediate School and see what's happening around the area this weekend so you can plan your outings and your local shopping!

07/04/2025

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

07/02/2025

Your weekly edition of The Morgan Messenger is in stores, heading to home subscribers and online at www.morganmessenger.com for our digital and out-of-town readers! Get the details about traveling on the 522 Bypass, see the Bath council now in place and get updated about fees, events, upcoming meetings and more! Celebrate Independence Day by subscribing to our independent, family-owned hometown newspaper, now in its 132nd year of publication!

06/27/2025

https://www.morganmessenger.com/2025/06/27/food-lion-recalls-in-store-baked-gourmet-chocolate-chunk-cookies-for-potential-peanut-contamination/

Food Lion notified customers on Friday, June 27 of a recall affecting Food Lion in-store baked Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Cookies after being alerted by supplier Rise Baking of potential peanut contamination in select lots of chocolate used to make the cookies. This recall affects only the products lis...

06/25/2025

This week's edition of The Morgan Messenger is on its way to home subscribers, online at www.morganmessenger.com and in local stores. Top stories recount a Bath council stir over public comments by a newly-elected councilwoman, reports on Friday's fatal crash on U.S. 522, has details about 4th of July events and highlights local coaches and athletes who have been honored recently for their achievements. Look inside for hometown merchant offers and phone numbers of local dependable service providers. Get your copy!

06/25/2025

https://www.morganmessenger.com/2025/06/25/part-of-522-bypass-opens-wednesday-morning/

After several false starts, the West Virginia Division of Highways on Wednesday morning opened up travel access to part of the U.S. 522 Bypass to the east of Berkeley Springs. A press release sent out by the DOH at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday said the bypass would be open by[Read More...]

06/23/2025

If the heat is getting to be too much, several cooling centers are operating in Morgan County.

06/20/2025

U.S. 522 in the area of Eddie's Tire south of town will be closed potentially for an extended period of time due to a serious accident around 9:30 a.m.

06/20/2025

Our Summer Outdoor Morgan County is tucked into this week's Morgan Messenger, and will be stocked in businesses and visitor's spots throughout the season. Grab a paper to get this special publication! It's your guide to sparking a summer explore close to home!

06/18/2025

Your June 18 edition of The Morgan Messenger is in stores, on its way to home subscribers and online at www.morganmessenger.com for our digital readers. Get election figures from the Town of Bath, read about the apprehension of a suspect in a February armed robbery and meet some of the folks retiring after decades of service to Morgan County Schools. Look inside for weekend event information, local happenings and special offers from your hometown service providers for lawn, garden, home and more.

06/16/2025

Anyone interested in donating for flood relief in the Fairmont area can do so at the old train depot/Travel Berkeley Springs office. Flash flooding in Fairmont on Sunday caused heavy damage and displaced many residents. Emergency officials believe there were fatalities associated with the flooding event.