Founded in 1893 by S.S. Buzzerd
Photographer Mark Schwenk of Berkeley Springs has had three of his photographs selected to be included in the inaugural Nature Photography Competition & Exhibition this fall at Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland. “Mark Schwenk has an eye for conservation and forest restoration close to home,” said gallery director Christopher Sloan in[Read More…]
by Jamie Harris Tradition, experience and determination are once again fueling the Paw Paw Lady Pirates volleyball program as long-time Head Coach Holly Palmer prepares to lead her team into the 2026 season. Entering her 20th season at the helm, Palmer has built one of the area’s most respected volleyball[Read More…]
by Jamie Harris The 2026 high school soccer season opened with drama, determination and plenty of excitement Thursday evening, August 20, as the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians traveled to Kingwood to face the Class AAA Preston Lady Knights in a challenging season opener. When the final whistle sounded, the scoreboard[Read More…]
by Jamie Harris A new season brings a new voice on the sidelines, but the expectations remain sky-high for the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians volleyball program. First-year head coach Becky Barkley has spent the opening weeks of preseason evaluating a team determined to build upon one of the most successful[Read More…]
A decades-old tradition in the southern end of Morgan County is returning this Labor Day weekend. South Morgan Volunteer Fire Company’s Annual Yard Party will be held on Saturday, September 5 starting at 1 p.m. Ham and chicken dinners will be served from a 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The[Read More…]
Morgan County magistrate Vince Shambaugh will have a hearing before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on September 2 regarding his temporary suspension with pay from the bench back in June. Shambaugh’s suspension came from an order from the Judicial Disciplinary Counsel in response to accusations that he[Read More…]
by Kate Shunney West Virginia’s State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has selected a group of state students to be part of a new Super STARS (Students Taking Action for Readiness and Success) Council. She announced the 15 student members during the August meeting of the West Virginia Board[Read More…]
A crash in the early morning hours of Saturday claimed the life of the driver, who has yet to be publicly identified by police pending a positive ID by the State Medical Examiner. On Saturday, August 15, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department responded to a traffic crash in the 9900[Read More…]
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Schools officials heard strong support for the Berkeley Springs High School softball program and some frustration from members of the public about what they felt was a lack of attention and investment in the sport at the high school. During a school board meeting on[Read More…]
One of the oldest continually operating businesses in Morgan County has entered a new era with new owners. Local businessman Jay Patel purchased Hunter’s Hardware, located on Washington and Independence Streets, from Danny Davison on July 23. Patel has owned and operated the 7-11 in downtown Berkeley Springs for more[Read More…]
