by Kate Evans A triple onslaught of respiratory illnesses-COVID-19, seasonal influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a concern again as people start moving indoors as the weather gets cooler and the holidays move closer. Morgan County and Washington County are currently at a low level for COVID-19 infection. Health[Read More…]
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Bath council asks DOH to reinstall the crosswalks amid safety concerns
by Trish Rudder At the Bath Town Council meeting on October 3, Berkeley Springs Police Chief William Carper said the letter signed by all Town of Bath officials was sent to the state Division of Highways (DOH) informing them of the unsafe conditions in town without pedestrian crosswalks. Washington Street[Read More…]
Park wall & bridge work to get underway, depot stormwater contract approved
by Trish Rudder Construction work to repair crumbling retailing walls and sidewalks in Berkeley Springs State Park is set to begin on Monday, October 16. Pete Brown, co-head of the town Streetscape Committee, said on October 3 at the Town of Bath Council meeting that the bridge design was agreed[Read More…]
Morgan County’s best opens 48th Apple Butter Festival with sprinkly parade
Lieutenant Colonel Larry Willard Britton
Lieutenant Colonel Larry Willard Britton 1943-2023 Lieutenant Colonel Larry Willard Britton, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 after a short, but fierce battle with small cell lung cancer with his family by his side. The son of Ardeth Willard[Read More…]
Louise N. Hoard
Louise N. Hoard 1937-2023 On October 2, 2023, Louise Naoma Hoard went home to be with the Lord. In one moment she was holding her husband, Bob’s, hand and in the next moment she was holding Jesus’ hand. Louise was the daughter of Nellie Shay Reese and Russell Reese of[Read More…]
James Howard, Jr.
James Howard, Jr. James Howard, Jr., age 71, of Great Cacapon, W.Va. died on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Jimmy worked as produce manager at Giant Food until his early retirement. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He is survived by his[Read More…]
Maryland man charged with felony drug offense, two others arrested in Paw Paw
An Oldtown, Md. man is being held on a $50,000 bond after being charged with transporting drugs into West Virginia, and conspiring to bring the drugs to a Paw Paw residence. Police say the man is a corrections officer with the State of Maryland. Darrell C. Lavin, 29, was arrested[Read More…]
Circuit judge hands down sentences, revokes probation in variety of cases
Criminal cases from as far back as 2019 have moved through Morgan County Circuit Court to legal conclusions in recent months. Here are some of the cases that have been closed or resolved: A Big Pool man who fled from police in a high-speed chase in September of 2022 while[Read More…]
Indians Soccer takes down Keyser, Petersburg and North Marion
by Jamie Harris What a week it was for the Berkeley Springs Indians soccer team on the pitch. The Indians had a chance to add their win column as they played several teams that they had beaten earlier in the season. Last Tuesday, September 26 the Indians hosted the Keyser[Read More…]
