David Ray Ambrose II 1971-2024 David Ray Ambrose II, of Gaithersburg, Md., peacefully passed away on July 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. David was born on January 5, 1971 in Winchester, Va., and lived his formative years in Martinsburg, W.Va., graduating from Martinsburg High School in 1989 then[Read More…]
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Woofter comes on board as new Warm Springs Intermediate Assistant Principal
by Kate Evans Warm Springs Intermediate School in Morgan County has a new second in command, as of the start of July. The school serves county students in grades three through five. Joy Woofter was hired as the new Warm Springs Intermediate School Assistant Principal effective July 2. Woofter has[Read More…]
Great turnout for Berkeley Springs High School Baseball Camp
by Jamie Harris This past Saturday, July 20, Berkeley Springs High School hosted its annual baseball camp, drawing a significant number of young athletes to Morgan Field. Organized by Indians Head Baseball Coach Quintin Thompson, the event was a resounding success, highlighting the community’s passion for baseball and commitment to[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Indians Boys Basketball shines at Keystone State Camp
by Jamie Harris This past weekend, the Berkeley Springs Indians Boys Basketball Team show- cased their prowess at the prestigious Keystone State Camp. This invitation-only event proved to be a significant opportunity for the team, resulting in an impressive 6- 1 record throughout the tournament. Among their notable victories was[Read More…]
Pluto to show free movies at the Star this weekend
Star Theatre will be hosting free movies for all residents THIS WEEKEND (July 27 and 28), courtesy of Pluto TV. The theater is a part of free streaming service Pluto TV’s Summer of Cinema campaign, which supports independent and family run theaters across the country. As part of the free[Read More…]
Free Summer Concert Series this weekend
The Morgan Arts Council (MAC) announces that the MAC Summer Music Series will have two concerts this weekend, Friday on the Charlotte’s Cafe Garden Stage at the Ice House and Saturday in the Berkeley Springs State Park. On Friday, July 26, concertgoers will listen to the return of Proverbs on[Read More…]
Public water meters being checked for inaccurate readings
by Trish Rudder Some 80 public water meters have been replaced over the last two months said Berkeley Springs Water Works superintendent Rick Mayhew. He said the Warm Springs Public Service District general manager Scott Crunkleton brought it to the town’s attentions and said the meters could be off. The[Read More…]
The 2024 Morgan County School Board
New Morgan County Schools Superintendent David Banks (left) is seen with the current 2024 school board members in a formal portrait by the school system. From left to right: new board member Chuck Bergen, board vice-president Laura Smith, board president Aaron Close, board member Justin Litten and board member John[Read More…]
Work, service & impact of local businessman prompts bank resolution
Recognizing the widespread impact, longtime contributions and influence of the late real estate developer J. Philip Kesecker, the Board of Directors of CNB Bank made an official resolution in Kesecker’s honor and presented it to members of his family at their most recent board meeting. Charles Trump IV, board president[Read More…]
Algae, moss cleaned from park run & new sand added
by Trish Rudder About eight tons of white sand was added recently to the run in Berkeley Springs State Park after removing algae and moss by the Berkeley Springs Water Works, the town-owned water department. The donated sand was from U.S. Silica and the process should be finished soon, said[Read More…]
