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Kearneysville Resident Arrested for Domestic Assault in Paw Paw

Kearneysville man jailed after assault in Paw Paw The Morgan Messenger | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 By Staff In a recent incident reported by The Morgan Messenger, a 36-year-old man from Kearneysville has been charged with domestic battery, his third offense, following an assault in Paw Paw. On November 16, police

Paw Paw Educator Megan Bennett Named State Finalist for National Teaching Award

Paw Paw teacher is state finalist for national science & math teaching award The Morgan Messenger | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 By Staff Megan Bennett, a dedicated science teacher from Paw Paw, has been named one of three state finalists for the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Presidential Awards for

West Virginia Secures Funding to Keep Harpers Ferry Open

Governor signs $98K donation agreement with feds to keep National Park sites in WV open The Morgan Messenger | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Staff On October 3, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $98,000 donation agreement with the National Park Service, marking West Virginia as the first state to ensure

Public Meeting in Berkeley Springs to Address PFAS in Water

DEP, water groups to host public meeting on PFAS chemicals in public water The Morgan Messenger | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, alongside local organizations like the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services, is set to host a public

WVPB Hosts Screening of Ken Burns’ American Revolution in Shepherdstown

WVPB to present preview of Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” and panel discussion at Shepherd University The Morgan Messenger | Tuesday, August 19, 2025 By Staff West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) is set to host a preview screening of Ken Burns' upcoming documentary, 'The American Revolution,' at Shepherd

Governor Morrisey Supports Morgan County's Industrial Development

Governor visits county, delivers EDA site prep grant The Morgan Messenger | Tuesday, August 19, 2025 By Staff Governor Patrick Morrisey visited Morgan County to support local economic development by announcing a $75,000 grant for site readiness at 522 Industrial Park. This initiative aims to enhance business growth in the

Community Alternatives to Violence Empowers Charles Town Residents

Community Alternatives to Violence offers a different choice The Morgan Messenger | Tuesday, August 5, 2025 By Staff Community Alternatives to Violence, led by Jo Elliot, offers essential support for individuals grappling with domestic violence issues in towns like Charles Town and Berkeley Springs. The program serves around 400 to 500