Angela Renee Largent 1969-2026 Angela Renee Largent, 57, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. She was born June 11, 1969, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va and was the daughter of James Largent of Cumberland, Md. and Rosella Marie Blubagh Walsh[Read More…]
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Dolly A. McCarty
Dolly A. McCarty 1937-2026 Dolly A. McCarty, 89, of Hagerstown. Md., passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, in Williamsport, Md. Dolly was born in Orchard Ridge to Frank Weller and Frances Weller-Funk on July 27, 1937. She proudly called herself a “Pig Skinner.” She attended school in Hancock, Md.[Read More…]
Donald C. Stotler
Donald C. Stotler Donald Charles Stotler, 84, of Great Cacapon, W.Va. died Friday, October 2, 2026 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Services will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs.
John DeMarinis, Jr.
John DeMarinis, Jr. 1935-2026 John DeMarinis, Jr., age 91, Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Harmony at Martinsburg and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born April 5, 1935 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late[Read More…]
Leslie Evangeline McManus
Leslie Evangeline McManus 1949-2026 Leslie Evangeline McManus, 77, of Paw Paw, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. She was born on January 14, 1949, in Paw Paw, and was the daughter of the late[Read More…]
West Virginia tracks uptick in meat allergy disease from lone star ticks
by Mark Richardson West Virginia News Service West Virginia is seeing a sharp rise in alpha-gal syndrome as lone star ticks spread across the state. The tick-borne condition can make people allergic to red meat, dairy and other products from mammals. Reactions can include stomach problems, hives, wheezing and trouble[Read More…]
Black bear activity increases in region as they prepare for hibernation
Wildlife experts remind the public that black bears are changing their feeding habits now as they get ready for upcoming hibernation. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says black bears are beginning a period of increased feeding activity in preparation for winter. As fall weather settles in, bears will travel[Read More…]
State releases sample ballot tool online ahead of Nov. 3 election, reminds voters of deadlines & Amendment 1
West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner has released the 2026 General Election Sample Ballot Lookup Tool that allows voters to view their sample ballot before the November 3 General Election. Voters can enter their first name, last name, date of birth, and home county to see a list of[Read More…]
Town of Bath National Historic District shrinks by 14 buildings due to fire, alterations & disrepair
by Lisa Schauer More than a dozen contributing buildings within Bath’s historic district have been lost since the town was included on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. According to documents amending the record for Town of Bath’s National Historic District, 14 contributing buildings have been destroyed by[Read More…]
“Holy Mother of Bingo!” mystery theater at Berkeley Springs High School
by Lisa Schauer Get ready for audience participation, including five live bingo games, at Berkeley Springs High School auditorium during three live performances of “Holy Mother of Bingo!” A murder mystery set in a present-day small-town parish, the play is “all about community and coming together. It is uplifting,” said[Read More…]
