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MATEWAN, W.Va. — A Matewan native is attending medical school at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) without the burden of tuition and fees thanks to a medical scholarship program offered by The Health Plan (THP). WVSOM first-year student Lenzie Stiltner has been awarded The Health Plan Scholarship,[Read More…]
by Kate Lehman The Town of Bath has secured two grants totaling nearly $35,000 from the West Virginia Division of Forestry. These funds will support the efforts of the Town of Bath Tree Board to protect and maintain the town’s tree canopy, which is an important factor in helping the[Read More…]
by Jamie Harris The #3-seeded Paw Paw Lady Pirates came out swinging in the Class A Region II tournament on Thursday, October 30 held at Pendleton County, sweeping #6 Pocahontas County in straight sets to keep their postseason hopes alive. Paw Paw delivered a commanding performance, winning 25-14, 25-9 and[Read More…]
by Jamie Harris Under the crisp autumn skies of Morgan County, the Berkeley Springs Indians suffered their sixth consecutive defeat, falling 33–7 to the Lewis County Minutemen on a festive Halloween night at the Morgan Field. The loss drops the Indians to 2–7 on the season, a stark contrast to[Read More…]
The Friends of the Cacapon River is hosting the fourth annual Cacapon River Environmental Short Film Festival. The free event will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Historic Star Theater in Berkeley Springs. The festival will celebrate the beauty of our West[Read More…]
by Lisa Schauer Police officer Joshua Stangle was sworn in at Bath Town Hall on Wednesday, October 29. Mayor Greg Schene administered the oath of office. “We are grateful to have Officer Stangle here to help keep our community safe. We hope he stays for a long time,” said Schene.[Read More…]
New AARP caregiving data finds that 26% of adults in West Virginia — approximately 375,000 people — are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses and other loved ones. The data was released last week in a report from the agency titled “Caregiving in the[Read More…]
Girl Scout Troop 15151 celebrated the birthday of founder Juliette Gordon Lowe by filling the Blessing Box on Washington St. with snack bags that included cracker packs, puddings, and other goodies along with a note. Pictured, back row from left, are: Kyra Barney, Troop leader Clarissa Steele, Coral Hobday, Presley[Read More…]
A Civil War event commemorating Brevet General Simon Forester Barstow will be held at Greenway Cemetery on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Guests should arrive 15 minutes early. Dr. Daniel Murphy will act as master of ceremonies. The Civil War Trails organization, based in Williamsburg,[Read More…]
Jessey A. Messner, 32, of Berkeley Springs pleaded guilty to sexual assault in the third degree at Morgan County Circuit Court on Friday, October 31. Messner was indicted on multiple felony charges in January of 2024 related to the case. In July 2023, Messner took two teenage females riding around[Read More…]
