by Jamie Harris On Tuesday, August 27, the Berkeley Springs High School Lady Indians soccer team traveled to Ridgely, for a thrilling showdown against sectional rival, the Frankfort Falcons. The Lady Tribe delivered a commanding performance, securing a 6-2 victory and showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength. Sophomore Circe[Read More…]
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BSHS Athletic Boosters crowns Delilah Rhoten as 2024 Miss Indian
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Athletic Boosters hosted their fifth annual Miss Indian contest this year, featuring three determined participants who competed to support the school’s athletic programs. Seniors Delilah Rhoten and Tenacious Ray spent their summer raising funds through various activities from May 23 to August 23. The[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Indians fall to Petersburg Vikings in season opener
by Jamie Harris Last Friday night, August 30, the atmosphere at Morgan Field was electric as the Berkeley Springs Indians kicked off the 2024 football season, hosting the Petersburg Vikings. The Indians were eager to start strong and catch the Vikings off guard, but Petersburg had other plans. The Vikings’[Read More…]
Fireman’s Carnival overcomes summer storms
Five days of carnival fun became six last week as summer storms interrupted evening activities several times at South Morgan Volunteer Fire Department. Carnival organizers extended the event into Sunday to make up for time lost, especially on Saturday evening when a severe thunderstorm barreled through the region. Fire department[Read More…]
9-11 Memorial Garden to break ground in Berkeley Springs
by Lisa Schauer The Morgan County CEOS Garden Club is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 9-11 memorial garden at the old War Memorial Hospital complex on Wednesday, September 11. The ADA accessible community garden will be located at the WVU Extension Office, 80 War Memorial Trail in Berkeley[Read More…]
Public shares concerns about high school football, baseball complex safety
by Kate Evans Several community members spoke during the public comment section of the Morgan County School Board’s August 20 meeting asking how they could partner with the school board to make the baseball/football complex at Berkeley Springs High School safer for student athletes. Mandi Michael raised concerns about the[Read More…]
Morgan County School Board meetings will be live-streamed and recorded, per new state rule
by Kate Evans Morgan County School Board meetings will soon be live-streamed and recorded so the public can view the meeting at a later time. School board president Aaron Close said at their August 20 meeting that they were doing a trial run that evening and noted the microphones on[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats –Beef or Venison Vegetable Soup
Beef or Venison Vegetable Soup As we transition into the fall season, my Great-Grandmother, Arizona Henry, would start the season by making a huge pot of her delicious vegetable soup. She would begin with all the ripe tomatoes sitting around on the porch. Grandma saved leftover broth that was stored[Read More…]
A Cacapon couple: Pair returns to park to celebrate 65 years of marriage
by Trish Rudder Patricia and Gary Greene have been married 65 years. Last Thursday, August 29, they celebrated their marriage of August 29, 1959 at Cacapon Resort State Park where they spent their honeymoon all those years ago. Both from Silver Spring, Maryland they were married in the Episcopal Church[Read More…]
2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines are approved and will be available
by Kate Evans The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved updated vaccines against Covid-19 this week. Officials recommend getting the updated COVID vaccine with your updated flu shot. When to get your shot depends on your age, your health, if you’ve recently had COVID and if you have any[Read More…]
