What will 2025 bring for you? Are you thinking about what goals to set for the New Year? Whatever your goals, make sure that you consider your health. You might try new recipes, take a short walk daily, quit tobacco, or lose a few pounds. My Great Grandmother, Arizona[Read More…]
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School roof replacements not funded by SBA; school board weighs state retirement & law impacts
by Kate Evans Morgan County Schools Superintendent David Banks said at the December 17 school board meeting that the county did not receive funding from the West Virginia School Building Authority for the roof replacement NEEDS Project that they submitted for the intermediate school, middle school and high school. The[Read More…]
A snowy start to 2025!
Monday, January 6 was supposed to be a time to return to work and school after a long holiday break, but Mother Nature had something else on tap. Morgan County Schools and the Morgan County Courthouse were shut down on Monday as a large winter weather storm settled into the[Read More…]
Supreme Court appoints advisory committee to propose revisions to Code of Judicial Conduct
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on December 30 announced the appointment of an eight-member advisory committee to propose recommended rule changes to update the West Virginia Code of Judicial Conduct. “In order to promote and maintain the public’s trust in a fair, transparent, independent and impartial judiciary,[Read More…]
No mail going on Thursday, January 9
A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter. Along with many other federal closures, the U.S. Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity this Thursday, January 9. The Postal Service will continue to accept and[Read More…]
Dianna Marie Diehl
Dianna Marie Diehl 1948-2024 Dianna Marie Diehl, age 76, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center. Born August 16, 1948 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Calvin Julian and Helen Marie Waugh Weber. Dianna was a high[Read More…]
Mary Ann Yost
Mary Ann Yost 1951-2024 Mary Ann Yost, age 73, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Blue Ridge Hospice in Winchester, Va. Born March 3, 1951 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late William Charlie and Anne Mary Mencer Dailey. Mary[Read More…]
Online real estate fraud stopped by local agent
by Kate Shunney A Morgan County real estate agent tipped off a Maryland man that a property he’s owned in Great Cacapon for 40 years had been put up for sale, alerting him to what turned out to be an attempted real estate fraud. Marlin Strand, who has owned his[Read More…]
Paw Paw Lady Pirates shocks Berkeley Springs in a monumental victory
by Jamie Harris In a stunning turn of events, the revived Paw Paw Lady Pirates basketball pro- gram defeated their Class AAA Morgan County neighbor, the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians, on Friday night, December 20, at the Berkeley Springs High School gym. This victory marks a significant milestone for the[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs High School Wrestling shines at Jefferson Duals
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School Indians wrestling team showcased their talent at the Jefferson Duals held December 20-21 at Jefferson High School in Charles Town. Competing against a strong field of 24 teams from Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, the Indians delivered an impressive performance, going undefeated[Read More…]
