by Trish Rudder Secured by grant funding and leftover hotel/motel funds from the last fiscal year, the Town of Bath is at work building a new website with help from the design firm Lovely Pixels. Councilwoman Mary Lynn Hickey, who heads up the Grants Committee for the town, said the[Read More…]
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Maryland clears up cross-state confusion about side-by-side utility vehicles on Maryland roads
by Geoff Fox A popular vehicle used in West Virginia to get around town is not allowed on the streets of Maryland, according to the Maryland Attorney General. This has become a point of confusion and friction in nearby Washington County. The vehicle in question is a side-by-side utility vehicle.[Read More…]
Blaze claims Treetop House, center of resurrected Coolfont Resort
by Kate Shunney Local residents, workers, visitors to Berkeley Springs and the area’s business community are mourning the loss of the iconic Treetop House at Coolfont Resort to a Sunday evening fire that quickly consumed the wood lodge building. Firefighting agencies from four states responded to Cold Run Valley Road[Read More…]
Roger Sampson Harvey
Roger Sampson Harvey 1937-2025 Roger Sampson Harvey, age 88, of Hancock, Md., went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Williamsport Retirement Village in Williamsport, Md. Born January 16, 1937 in Garrett County, Md., he was the son of Charles Arthur and Pearl Adilla Martin Harvey.[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Indians Basketball splits road games, improving to 7-3
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians basketball team hit the road last week for two challenging matchups, finish- ing with a 1-1 record to push their season record to 7-3. The Indians traveled to Southern Fulton, Pa., on Tuesday, January 14, seeking redemption against the Southern Fulton Indians, who[Read More…]
James E. “Jim” Mahan III
James E. “Jim” Mahan III 1944-2025 James (Jim) Edward Mahan III, 80, of Winchester, Va., who retired in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at The Village at Orchard Ridge Assisted Living in Winchester, Va. Jim was born on March[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Lady Indians fall in back-to-back matchups
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians basketball team faced a challenging week, dropping two contests against Clear Spring and Frankfort. Despite the losses, the young squad showed flashes of promise and resilience. In a home game on January 15, the Lady Indians suffered a 35-51 defeat to Clear[Read More…]
Indian Grapplers take down competition with second-place finish at Braxton County Invitational
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians wrestling team showcased their strength and determination this past weekend, finishing in second place at the prestigious Braxton County Invitational, held on Friday, January 17, and Saturday, January 18. Known as one of the toughest Class A/AA wrestling tournaments in West Virginia, the[Read More…]
Donald Yancy
Donald Yancy 1964-2025 Donald Yancy, 84 of Hagerstown, Md., passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025. Don was born in Clinchmore, Tenn. on November 18, 1940. On January 26, 1964 he married Evelyn Evans Yancy. They were married for 56 years and had 3 children Kimberly Cotterman of Wilmington, N.C., Kellie[Read More…]
Valley Health now accepting applications for 2025 Community Partnership Grant program
Valley Health is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 application period for our Community Partnership Grant program. From January 15 to February 25, local non-profit organizations are invited to apply for one of eleven one-year grants totaling $200,000. These grants are designed to address critical health needs within[Read More…]
