Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley 1939-2025 Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley, age 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Moran Manor in Westernport, Md. Born May 14, 1939 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ralph William and Letha Geneva Stotler. She was[Read More…]
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Michael K. Kesner
Michael K. Kesner 1954-2025 Michael Keith Kesner, 70, of True, died Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House. No services at this time and memorial service may be held at a later date. Arrangements were handled by Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, Hinton, W.Va.
Connie W. “Junie” Ryan, Jr.
Connie W. “Junie” Ryan, Jr. 1939-2025 Connie William “Junie” Ryan, Jr., 85, of Paw Paw, W.Va., died on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Facility, Winchester, Va. Junie was born March 2, 1939, in Morgan County, W.Va, the son of the late Connie W. Ryan,[Read More…]
Madeline Parr
Madeline Parr 1923-2025 Madeline (Nelson) Parr passed from her earthly life on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Cynthia Weidner, in Paw Paw, W.Va. Madeline was 101 years, 11 months, and 10 days old. She passed into the waiting arms of Jesus, and her beloved husband,[Read More…]
State health officials say Norovirus cases rising, urge caution & prevention steps
Amid an increase in Norovirus cases across the U.S., the West Virginia Department of Health is urging residents to remain vigilant against this highly contagious virus. Commonly known as the “stomach bug,” norovirus spreads quickly in communities, especially in close-contact settings such as schools, nursing homes, and daycare centers. In[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Indians claim third place at Tri-State Shootout
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians basketball team show- cased resilience and determination over the holi- day break and into the new year. Finishing third in the Tri-State Shootout on December 27-28 at Berkeley Springs High School, the Indians bounced back from a tough opening loss to Southern Fulton[Read More…]
Paw Paw Pirates face tough holiday stretch
Tanouye hits career milestone by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates basketball team faced a challenging holiday stretch, dropping three consecutive games to see their season record fall to 1-6. Despite the tough losses, senior standout Donovan Tanouye provided a bright spot for the team, reaching an incredible career milestone.[Read More…]
Those goals to have a happy, healthy year are within reach
by Kate Evans It’s that time of year to take stock of all the things you can do to have the healthiest, happiest year ahead. Most people have New Year’s resolutions for losing weight, exercising more and eating healthier. Here are some recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and[Read More…]
Group to place memorial bench at courthouse honoring 1992 Air Guard crash victims
by Kate Shunney A group of volunteers and Air National Guard veterans has been working for more than a year on an effort to create a local memorial for the six Air Guard crew members killed when their C-130 crashed along Fairview Drive in Berkeley Springs on October 7, 1992.[Read More…]
State highlights free services during Mental Wellness Month
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) joins national efforts to recognize January as Mental Wellness Month, promoting mental health awareness, emotional well-being, and encouraging West Virginians to seek help when needed. Mental Wellness Month highlights the importance of maintaining good mental health by[Read More…]
