Kate Shunney

An investigation by the Morgan County Health Department into the origins of medical trash found spread across six lots in downtown Berkeley Springs points to Dr. Andrew Berens' medical office on North Washington Street as the source of the waste.

The Morgan County School Board's financial future crystallized at the 11th hour last week. The five-member board voted unanimously to keep their special levy rate at 85% while funding a growing school budget.

The levy vote took place Thursday, March 20 after a Wednesday night budget workshop. Board member Larry Omps was absent from the vote.

Part 2: Technology gives teachers new way to reach students.

Wendy Johnson recently helped set up Greenwood School's new computer lab with 28 work stations equipped with updated hardware and Windows XP operating systems.

Administrators at Berkeley Springs High School ushered in a new class schedule this week, aimed at giving failing students a chance to salvage their grades.

Principal George Ward said Monday that students would meet for an additional 30-minute class period each day, either receiving tutoring in subjects they were failing or engaging in club activities like FFA or student council.

Health Department officials, firefighters, police and a Washington County Hazmat team took charge of a block of downtown Berkeley Springs last Thursday, March 13, to remove pieces of medical waste and documents spread across six lots.

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Members of the Oasis Team gave school board members an update at the February 5 meeting about efforts toward alcohol and drug prevention for Morgan County's young people.

Oasis Director Jackie Fischer introduced volunteers and staff members who talked about their roles in prevention programs.

After 13 years of Energy Express at Paw Paw Elementary, the eight-week reading and nutrition program won't be available to children this summer.

The aim of Energy Express is to give both nutritious meals and reading practice to rural, lower-income children.

Workers on the second shift at Rayloc's Hancock plant were met at the gates last Tuesday, January 15 and told they and most of their co-workers would be out of a job in two months.

In a letter signed by company executive Rick Borman, Rayloc employees were notified that production work at the Hancock plant would cease March 17, putting 260 people out of work.

School officials began their January 8 board meeting by recognizing eight Headstart employees for reviving a school volunteer in June 2007.