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Hard work, dedication and school pride have paid off for Berkeley Springs High School sophomore Aubrey Norcross, who was selected to the 2026 Potomac Valley Conference (PVC) Cheer Squad following her performance at the 2026 Potomac Valley Conference Cheer Championships held this past Saturday, October 17. Norcross represented the Lady[Read More…]
by Jamie Harris A rare Friday night volleyball showdown between Morgan County rivals delivered all the drama fans could ask for as the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians overcame adversity, battled back from a 2-1 deficit, and outlasted the upset-minded Paw Paw Lady Pirates in an unforgettable five-set thriller. After dropping[Read More…]
Nancy Tucker Jones 1941-2026 Nancy Tucker Jones, age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born November 4, 1941, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Evan and Jessie English Tucker. In[Read More…]
by Jamie Harris The road to the postseason became much steeper for the Berkeley Springs Indians on Friday night, October 16. Facing a medicore Class AAA Hampshire squad on the road, the Indians saw a critical opportunity slip away in a 27-13 setback, a defeat that may have dealt a significant[Read More…]
Ruth M. Ramsdell 1934-2026 Ruth M. Ramsdell, 92, passed away on October 15, 2026 at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. She was born October 8, 1934 in Williamston, Mich., to Ray and Mae Combs. She had a long career as a Medical Records[Read More…]
Linda Limon Hofe 1953-2026 Linda Limon Hofe, born June 14, 1953, in Big Spring, Texas, passed away on October 14, 2026, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Linda was a devoted and loving mother, proud grandmother, and great-grandmother whose family was the center of her life. She is survived by her husband[Read More…]
Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Sunset Drive on Friday, October 16 at around 8 p.m. and located a large collection of weapons. At the scene, police discovered 13 automatic and semiautomatic firearms, including rifles and handguns, along with several hundred rounds of ammunition, and[Read More…]
The 51st annual Apple Butter Festival included several opportunities for the public to show off their varied talents. The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce released the following list of festival parade and contest winners last week. Parade winners Best Theme: Sir Reginald and Morgan County Fall Softball Junior Team[Read More…]
The Morgan County Commissioner proclaimed October to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month in West Virginia and October 13 to be Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Morgan County. At the request of the Morgan County CEOS, commissioners made the designations and reminded the public of several key aspects of health awareness.[Read More…]
Staff members of The Morgan Messenger newspaper were awarded First Place for General Excellence for large weekly newspapers in West Virginia at the annual West Virginia Press Association’s convention and awards ceremony held last Saturday, October 17 at the University of Charleston. General Excellence awards are given to papers who[Read More…]
