On the evening of April 30, staff of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, in coordination with West Virginia partners, deployed a bright green dye into the lower Lost River. The dye will help scientists understand how water travels underground in a complex geological environment, said event leaders.[Read More…]
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USAID to tour Berkeley Springs Water Works
by Trish Rudder The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will tour the local water department, Berkeley Springs Water Works on Wednesday, May 8. The independent agency of the federal government, which is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid, is hosting its Global Water Workshop from May 5-11 at[Read More…]
Starting Points marks 25 years of service to families and children
by Kate Evans Since 1999, Starting Points of Morgan County has developed programs and worked with local residents and partners to build strong family systems that protect children, boost parenting success and create a stronger community. This month, Starting Points is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a family resource center[Read More…]
School board prepares to hire new superintendent
by Kate Evans Morgan County School Board members are getting ready to hire a new superintendent for Morgan County Schools. School board president Aaron Close said on Monday that the board had interviewed all four finalists for the superintendent’s position and made an offer to one of the finalists last[Read More…]
Darren Lynn Barney
Darren Lynn Barney 1965-2024 Darren Lynn Barney, age 58, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went home to be with Jesus and to sing in the Hallelujah Band on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born September[Read More…]
Thomas John Riggleman, Sr.
Thomas John Riggleman, Sr. 1929-2024 Thomas J. Riggleman, Sr., 94, of Berkeley Springs died Friday, May 3, 2024. Born August 18, 1929 in Moorefield the son of Brown and Dale Riggleman. After serving in the United States Army, he worked for General Motors and then as an independent truck driver,[Read More…]
Shirley Ann Phares
Shirley Ann Phares 1944-2024 Shirley Ann Phares, 79, of Charles Town, W.Va., passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, W.Va. Born December 5, 1944 in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late Omer Whisner and Mabel Dawson Whisner. She is survived by her[Read More…]
Nancy Carol Atkinson Dillon
Nancy Carol Atkinson Dillon Nancy Carol Atkinson Dillon, age 78, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, died on May 1, 2024 at home. Mrs. Dillon was born in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of the late Raymond and Juanita Atkinson. She graduated from Thomas Dale High School, Chester, Virginia and the Smithdeal-Massey[Read More…]
Barry Todd White
Barry Todd White 1967-2024 Barry Todd White, 57 of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died early morning, Saturday, April 27, 2024. Born April 22, 1967 in Charleston, W.Va. He grew up in nearby Clendenin, W.Va. He was a 1985 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School. He earned his bachelors degree in Business Management[Read More…]
Susan Squire
Susan Squire 1951-2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Susan Squire, who passed away peacefully at her home in Hedgesville, W.Va. on April 29, 2024 at the age of 72. Susan was born on July 2, 1951 in Buffalo, New York to the[Read More…]
