Ramona Kaye Kesselring 1966-2024 Ramona Kaye Kesselring, age 57, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born December 18, 1966 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Chester Allen Elwood Younker[Read More…]
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Sherry Lynn Cain
Sherry Lynn Cain 1956-2024 Sherry Lynn Cain, age 68, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center. Born June 25, 1956 in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Lester Cletus and Marvalene Marie Michael Cain. She attended Hope Community Church in[Read More…]
Keith Edward Moats, Jr.
Keith Edward Moats, Jr. 1988-2024 Keith Edward Moats, Jr., age 35, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore, Md. Born December 26, 1988 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of Keith Edward Moats, Sr. and Robin Lynn[Read More…]
Kirk Irvin Light
Kirk Irvin Light 1951-2024 Kirk Irvin Light, age 73, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born July 8, 1951 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Bruce Irvin[Read More…]
Judge appoints Vince Shambaugh as Morgan County Magistrate
23rd Circuit Court Judge Laura Faircloth has appointed retired Morgan County sheriff Vince Shambaugh to the bench as Morgan County’s next Magistrate, following the resignation of Magistrate-elect K.C. Bohrer from the position. Bohrer announced on December 6 that he would not take office in January due to his close ties[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Wrestling Team competes at Washington Elite Opener
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School wrestling team showcased their skills at the Washington Elite Opener, earning several placements in a competitive field of twelve teams from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. 120 lbs: Elijah Parsell placed seventh. Parsell finished strong with a victory by fall in[Read More…]
Paw Paw Christmas Gnome Hunt returns bringing more family fun
by Kate Evans The Paw Paw Christmas Gnome Hunt is back this year with more children and families enjoying the fun than before. Devin Abe and the Paw Paw PTO are leading the event. Game organizer Tina Badley, Morgan County Starting Points program coordinator, said that the gnome game began[Read More…]
Bohrer won’t take the bench as Magistrate, citing close ties to law enforcement
by Kate Shunney Morgan County’s outgoing Sheriff K.C. Bohrer was preparing for a career shift to the judiciary after being elected as one of two county magistrates in May. But training to take the bench in January has resulted in Bohrer offering his resignation as magistrate-elect to Judge Laura Faircloth,[Read More…]
Sager sentenced for role in drug trafficking organization
A West Virginia man has been sentenced for his role and a Virginia woman has admitted to her involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy operating in Berkeley, Morgan, and Hampshire Counties. Andrew Scott Sager, 55, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for possession with[Read More…]
School board honors student achievements, Seely Foundation for grants
by Kate Evans More than 140 Morgan County elementary, middle and high school students were recognized at the December 3 Morgan County School Board meeting for their academic and sports achievements during the previous year. Some 99 students honored had received the highest level of achievement in at least two[Read More…]
