by Geoff Fox Tucked in the side parking lot of Rock Gap Mercantile, Debra Melson has a small trailer where she’s been serving hot and cold subs, Reubens, and other sandwiches since May 2025. Melson has been in the food business as a cook, chef, caterer, and other positions her[Read More…]
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Hessler sworn as new school board member, others take oath of office
One new member of the Morgan County Board of Education was sworn into office on Wednesday, July 1 and two other members took a new oath of office as they started a new term on the board following May’s election. Pam Hessler is the school board’s newest member, elected during[Read More…]
Nighthawks dodge rain drops for Independence Day concert in park
by Lisa Schauer People flocked to Berkeley Springs State Park to see The Nighthawks for an Independence Day concert on Saturday, July 4. The enduring rock, soul and blues band from D.C. entertained the crowd until forced to cover up their equipment at the end of the first set when[Read More…]
A flag-raising Fourth of July draws governor, celebrants
by Lisa Schauer The Town of Bath hosted a flag-raising ceremony at the Morgan County Courthouse on America’s Independence Day last Saturday, July 4, commemorating the 250th birthday of the nation and the town. Mayor Greg Schene welcomed West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, who spoke to the crowd of around[Read More…]
It’s carnival time! Fireman’s Carnival arrives at South Morgan next Tuesday, July 14
Morgan County’s fireman’s carnival will return to town earlier than usual this year, with South Morgan Volunteer Fire Department kicking off its 5th year of the event next Tuesday, July 14. The carnival runs through Saturday evening, July 18 at the fire company grounds on Winchester Grade Road. While the[Read More…]
Driver faces charges for fleeing
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department has charged a Berkeley Springs man with several traffic offenses after attempting to conduct a traffic stop on Winchester Grade Road at about 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2. While running stationary radar, police observed a black pickup truck towing a trailer without registration, according to[Read More…]
Storyteller Souter to share railroad songs & stories at Cacapon July 11
West Virginia performer and educator Mick Souter will visit Cacapon State Park on Saturday, July 11 for a 7 p.m. performance “All Aboard the Iron Horse: Songs and Stories about the History of America’s Railroads.” The concert will take place at the North Patio of the state park, adjacent to[Read More…]
Celebrating America’s 250th birthday
Caroline Belcher was having a glowing time watching the fireworks from the Canary Grill Friday night, July 3. The restaurant handed out the glow sticks to folks who attended. photo by Erin Belcher Private fireworks in Great Cacapon caught the eye of Shirley Gomez. Local photographer Brenda[Read More…]
Rhonda Sue Carter
Rhonda Sue Carter 1962-2026 Rhonda Sue Carter, age 64, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Falling Waters, W.Va. Born March 3, 1962, in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of Opal Marie Hawvermale McCusker of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and the late Gary Lester McCusker,[Read More…]
Roger Lyle Kerns
Roger Lyle Kerns 1949-2026 Roger Lyle Kerns, age 77, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Embassy of Woodland Park in Orbisonia, Pa. Born March 5, 1949 in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Robert Johnson and Carrie Blanche Divel Kerns. He worked[Read More…]
