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by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved the following actions at their regularly scheduled Tuesday, July 1 meeting. Assistant Superintendent Jeromy Duelley presented the Morgan County Roof Improvement 2025-2026. He noted that Morgan County Schools had been awarded funding for the project and will be replaced during the[Read More…]
by Jamie Harris As the summer winds down and the greens beckon, two rising stars from Berkeley Springs are poised to make their mark on the upcoming high school golf season. Incoming freshman Cayden Swink and sophomore Owen Gray have al- ready showcased their talents at the recent Drive, Chip[Read More…]
Eleanor K. Mock 1924-2025 Eleanor K. Mock, 101, Windber, Pa., passed away July 3, 2025 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Born April 18, 1924 in Conemaugh Township, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Lloyd S. Sr. and Edna (Stahl) Keafer. Preceded in death by first husband, Earl S. Hostetler; second husband,[Read More…]
David Michael Darsch 1957-2025 David Michael Darsch, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and Barcelona, Spain, died on July 5, 2025 at 10:22 a.m. in New York City. He was 68 years old and had lived life to the absolute fullest. He died following a severe and sudden illness. Dave seemed to[Read More…]
Norma Lee Offord 1933-2025 Norma Lee Offord, age 92, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born April 26, 1933 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late James Albert “Hickory” and Mary Elizabeth[Read More…]
On Sunday July 6, police observed a black Subaru with no inspection sticker traveling south on Valley Road, and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Colleen F. Stender, 40, of Hedgesville. The odor of marijuana was emanating from her vehicle, according to a criminal complaint filed in[Read More…]
Travel Berkeley Springs presented their annual free fireworks celebration on Thursday evening, July 3 at Widmeyer Elementary to celebrate the nation’s independence from the British monarchy 249 years ago. Families gathered on the grounds of the school and on surrounding hillsides to take in the public display after dark, with[Read More…]
by Charles Young, WV News Reprinted with permission The public soon will be able to see how cities and counties have used their share of opioid settlement funds, according to officials with the West Virginia First Foundation. The foundation is in the process of collecting reports from city and county[Read More…]
Be the Hero with Watermelon We will be attending picnics this summer as we celebrate holidays from July 4th to Labor Day. We love attending family reunions, church picnics, river outings, pool parties, and more. My suggestion is that you be the hero who brings a healthy dish. Let others[Read More…]
In Loving Memory of Robert Allen Willard April 29, 1939-June 24, 2025 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Robert Allen Willard, who peacefully left us on June 24, 2025 at 3:42 p.m., surrounded by family. He was 86 years old. Born on April 29, 1939 in Boissevain, Va., Robert[Read More…]
