Morgan Messenger
Serving as the primary source of local news for Morgan County, West Virginia, this weekly publication has provided community coverage and public notices since its founding in 1893. It remains a notable fixture of Berkeley Springs journalism, focusing its editorial efforts on regional government, local sports, and the grassroots developments of the surrounding Appalachian area.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN WEST VIRGINIA
Appalachian geography historically fostered a localized press network of independent daily and weekly publications that are increasingly consolidating under regional owners like Ogden Newspapers and HD Media. The primary statewide publication is the Charleston Gazette-Mail, formed by the merger of the historically liberal Charleston Gazette and the conservative Charleston Daily Mail. Further north, the family-owned Dominion Post serves Morgantown with a conservative editorial stance, while Wheeling-headquartered Ogden Newspapers publishes the oldest continuously operating daily, The Intelligencer. Serving the flagship university community, The Daily Athenaeum operates as an independent student-run alternative. Paperboy indexes 33 West Virginia newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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VIEW OBITUARIES ↗Morgan Messenger — Today’s Headlines
- Valley Munch adds sub & sandwich options on southern end of county
- Hessler sworn as new school board member, others take oath of office
- Nighthawks dodge rain drops for Independence Day concert in park
- A flag-raising Fourth of July draws governor, celebrants
- It’s carnival time! Fireman’s Carnival arrives at South Morgan next Tuesday, July 14
- Driver faces charges for fleeing
- Storyteller Souter to share railroad songs & stories at Cacapon July 11
- Celebrating America’s 250th birthday
