Morgan County Sheriff's Department

07/04/2026

06/19/2026

The office will be closed today in observation for West Virginia Day! The deputies can alway be contacted through the non emergency number at 304-258-0305 or for emergencies call 911. 

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day, June 14, 2026

Historical Facts About the U.S. Flag
January 1, 1776: The first United States flag, the “Grand Union,” was displayed by George Washington. It became the unofficial national flag, preceding the 13-star, 13-stripe version.
June 14, 1777: The Stars and Stripes were adopted by the Continental Congress as the Flag of the United States.
June 14, 1877: Flag Day was observed nationally for the first time on the 100th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes—and continues today.
June 14, 1937: Pennsylvania became the first state in the United States to celebrate Flag Day officially as a state holiday.
July 4, 1960: The new 50-star flag was flown for the first time—the flag that still flies today.

05/21/2026

Thank you to Warm Springs Intermediate School for the invite to participate in career day!

05/18/2026

We’ve had reports of paving crews going door-to-door in the area. Just a reminder to please be cautious when dealing with anyone offering services like this.
Before agreeing to any work, make sure the company is properly licensed and insured. Don’t feel pressured to make a quick decision, take your time and verify who you’re dealing with.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.

05/18/2026

We just want to send a big thank you to Morgan County Animal Control and Morgan County Dispatch for the thoughtful treats in honor of National Police Week. Your support and kindness truly mean a lot to all of us.
We appreciate everything you do for our community and for keeping us going—thank you again!

05/15/2026

📰This week's Morgan Messenger is all around town, at your favorite store or gas station, grocery outlet and butcher shop! Pick up a copy because you're going to need it to plan which local event to attend this weekend -- there's a lot going on! You can also stay up to date on high school sports, top news headlines and find out about local home & garden service providers. There's a special article about birding 🦅along the Cacapon River to read as a treat over your morning coffee, and much more! Check out our online edition at www.morganmessenger.com if you're on the road, out of town or just curious about the paper 🧐