by Geoff Fox Midafternoon turned into late evening on Monday as a total eclipse darkened the skies on April 8. The eclipse itself started just after 2:30 p.m. in the area. Around 3:19 p.m., the sun was 92% totally eclipsed. It lasted until after 4 p.m. Schools in the area[Read More…]
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Berkeley Springs Farmers Market opens new season under blue skies
by Lisa Schauer Fair weather greeted visitors to the 22nd annual opening day for the Berkeley Springs Farmers Market on Sunday, April 7. Fourteen vendors were set up under colorful tents with menus and displays of locally grown items ranging from pork, beef, chicken, and lamb to mushrooms, goat cheese,[Read More…]
Chamber & Blue Ridge to host array of business seminars
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce and Blue Ridge Community & Technical College have announced their first round of classes for 2024. These interesting and informative seminars are free for West Virginia residents or those who work for West Virginia businesses and will be held at Blue Ridge Community[Read More…]
Spongy moths could cause extensive tree defoliation this year
by Kate Evans Some Morgan County residents are reporting high numbers of spongy moth egg masses this year after last year’s deluge of caterpillars, pupae and adult moths that caused tree defoliation. The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) was formerly known as the gypsy moth. West Virginia officials are concerned about[Read More…]
Paw Paw Schools highlights accomplishments, goals and growth
by Kate Evans Paw Paw Schools Principal Melinda Kasekamp shared highlights of their school year, academic growth, challenges and goals in her Strategic Plan Update presentation at the March 19 Morgan County School Board meeting. Paw Paw Schools has 158 students, including 79 elementary (k-6) students and 79 high school[Read More…]
Paw Paw woman charged in conspiracy to bribe jail employee to deliver drugs
A Paw Paw woman has been charged with multiple felonies after delivering drugs and cash as part of a scheme to get drugs into the Eastern Regional Jail. Tabatha N. Lewis, 38, was arrested on March 7 shortly after 10 p.m. at the Berkeley Springs Sheetz by Senior Trooper B.A.[Read More…]
Partial solar eclipse will be seen here on Monday, April 8
People in 15 states will have the opportunity to see a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 where the moon will completely block the sun, showing the sun’s corona. The total solar eclipse will be visible along a narrow band stretching from Texas to Maine in the United States.[Read More…]
Weber Brothers releasing third CD from their Water Street Trilogy
by Kate Evans The Weber Brothers, internationally renowned band and local favorites, are releasing their third CD of their “Water Street Trilogy” called “I’m Free” on April 5. The first and second CDs of the trilogy- “Wild As the Wild Dogs” and “In the Tangled Web” received high acclaim. “Wild[Read More…]
Lady Indians Softball picks up two wins
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians softball team was back on the diamond this past week with two homes, a trip to Moorefield and a one-day tournament at Hancock. Berkeley Springs was able to go 2-3 on the week to improve their season record to 3-8. On Monday,[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs State Park blossoms for town’s annual Easter egg hunt
by Lisa Schauer Berkeley Springs State Park dressed in her Easter best with a display of cherry blossoms, daffodils, and other spring flowers for the town’s annual Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday, March 31. Easter is celebrated by Christians around the world as the day Jesus was resurrected. Berkeley[Read More…]
