Kate Evans

Some $587,850 in ambulance fees were received in the last year as of June 30, said Miriam Rider, Morgan County ambulance fee coordinator and sheriff's tax deputy.

Around 86% of the ambulance fees were collected, Rider said. That number was running about the same as the percentage of tax bills and fire fees that are delinquent, she said.

Beginning site preparation for the new

soccer field complex is moving along. However, last week nearly 300 abandoned tires that had been dumped on the land

Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue, Inc. volunteers will hold an adoption event at Berkeley Springs State Park this Saturday, August 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will share their retired greyhound racers and talk about the breed and adoption process to potential adopters.

Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded by Hettie and Bill Ballweber of Boonsboro, Maryland. Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue area representative Shelly Blankenship organized Saturday's adoption event.

The Morgan County Commissioners conditionally approved the Town of Bath's request to annex Greenway Cemetery after a public hearing on Friday, August 8.

Neighboring landowners J.C. Fisher, Betty Burton, Philip Stotler and Evelyn Stotler spoke at the hearing.

The 8th annual Morgan County Fair is back with fun for everyone.

The Morgan County Commission will discuss and vote on the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the sale of Morgan County War Memorial Hospital at their July 25 meeting. The action is scheduled for 4 p.m.

Carl M. Freeman Companies' petition to establish a Coolfont Community Enhancement District is still in the works.

Some 60 people attended the Morgan County Commission's public hearing at Berkeley Springs High School regarding the potential sale of Morgan County War Memorial Hospital.

Three planning commission members have been asked to attend the July 25 county commission meeting to be interviewed before their reappointments to the board are considered.

The Morgan County Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance authorizing lease revenue bonds to partially finance the new courthouse. The action was taken at their Friday, July 11 meeting.