Founded in 1893 by S.S. Buzzerd
Roy Bobby Hovermale 1936-2026 Roy Bobby Hovermale was born December 11, 1936 on Highland Ridge in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. He passed from this life into his forever eternity on June 4, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was under the care of Dr. Andrew Berens and had daily care[Read More…]
by Lisa Schauer For the first time since the completion of the U.S. 522 bypass, a preliminary planning study of Warm Springs Run has been conducted, paid for by the USDA. The purpose of the study is to analyze the run’s flood risks, according to project leader Rebecca MacLeod with[Read More…]
Proudly display your American flag on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14 to show your support for our great nation. If you have a worn out flag: Under the U.S. Flag Code, an unserviceable American flag should be retired in a dignified manner. The most common methods are burning (the preferred[Read More…]
Nannie Mae Spears 1933-2026 Nannie Mae Spears (Cameron), 92, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on June 1, 2026, at Allegany Health in Cumberland, Md. Born on November 14, 1933, in Front Royal, Va., she was the daughter of the late Scott Glenn Cameron and the late Brucie Mae Mahoney[Read More…]
Aaron Matthew Barker 1978-2026 A superhero has passed. Aaron Matthew Barker went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born April 15, 1978 in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Johnny E. Barker, Jr. and the late Linda Kay (Clingerman) Barker. Aaron was full[Read More…]
Kathi R. Boyle Kathi R. Boyle died at the age of 79 on May 30, 2026 in Monroeville, Pa., after a brave run-in with ALS. Kathi had limitless social energy and a gift for making meaningful connections between people and with resources to enrich other’s lives. She claimed responsibility for[Read More…]
Unfortunately, more and more Americans are suffering daily setbacks. Multiple pressures are piling onto people – high grocery prices, very high fuel prices, more restrictions on social benefits, job losses to technology, high interest rates, very limited affordable housing options and unaffordable medical care costs. The average person’s paycheck has[Read More…]
by Geoff Fox After the Civil War ended, the United States military entered numerous skirmishes and battles out west with various Indian/Native American. One is more well-known than the others. That was the Battle of Little Big Horn, also known as Custer’s Last Stand. The battle, which took place in[Read More…]
West Virginia State Police have charged a Berkeley Springs man with violating two protective orders, a bond violation, as well as charges of battery and destruction of property. Anthony A. Britti, 48, was initially arrested by warrant on Saturday, May 23 following a verbal disturbance at a residence on Burnt[Read More…]
The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (WVABCA) is expanding its public safety and enforcement responsibilities following passage of House Bill 5437, known as the “Vape Safety Act,” which provides the agency with new authority to regulate, license, and enforce operating requirements for qualifying vape and smoke shops across the[Read More…]
