Beverly May Myers Cleary 1935-2026 Beverly May Myers Cleary, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Born April 3, 1935, in Bino, Pa., she was the daughter of the late James B. and Lena M. (Harbaugh) Myers. Beverly spent much of her[Read More…]
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Hazel Irene McFadden
Hazel Irene McFadden 1934-2026 Hazel Irene McFadden, age 91, of Staunton, Va. and formerly of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Shenandoah House in Fishersville, Va. Born July 7, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert Thomas Corbin and Mary Ann Katherine Shade[Read More…]
Dayton Leon Close
Dayton Leon Close 1933-2026 Dayton Leon Close, of Martinsburg, W.Va., made his final journey across that river to join those who went before him on February 25, 2026, at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Facility, with his loved ones by his side. Born February 16, 1933, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va.,[Read More…]
Brian Keith Golden
Brian Keith Golden 1968-2026 Brian Keith Golden, age 57, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born November 16, 1968 in McConnellsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert Dale Golden, Sr. and the late Nora Lee Younker Fleece. He[Read More…]
Red-hot Indians push win streak to five as Hoover emerges, Stotler continues standout season
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians are on a tear, extending their winning streak to five games and improving to 12–6 on the season with only three regular‑season contests remaining. Their recent surge has been powered by the breakout emergence of Brennan Hoover, who has delivered back‑to‑back standout performances[Read More…]
Pirates split four-game stretch, improve to 9–11 on the season
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates boys basketball team battled through a demanding four-game slate this past week, finishing 2–2 and pushing their season record to 9–11. The Pirates picked up a dominant road win at Harman and a strong home victory over Bishop Walsh, while falling to East[Read More…]
Indians hunt more than myths in Flatwoods: Berkeley Springs claims third at Class AA Division II Regionals
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians didn’t make the trip to Flatwoods in search of the legendary Flatwoods Monster. They came for something far more real, a top‑four team finish and tickets to the 2026 WV State Wrestling Championships. The Tribe grapplers delivered. With grit, resilience and six state[Read More…]
Eight Morgan County students will head to state Science Fair
Morgan County Schools sent 19 students and their projects to the 2026 West Virginia Region 8 Science and Engineering Fair at Ranson Civic Center on Thursday, February 5. Students competed with students from seven surrounding counties along with homeschool and virtual school students. Morgan County students brought home several medals[Read More…]
Churches, help us update your listing
Each weekly edition of The Morgan Messenger includes the Church Page (usually page 6 in most weeks) which lists local and area houses of worship, their service times and contact information, along with a clergy member’s name. We always aim to share the most accurate information with our readers, so[Read More…]
Snowfall may offer boost for local soil ahead of growing season
by Zac Swaim This winter’s snowfall may have slowed travel and daily routines, but for gardeners and farmers it could be a welcome development as spring and the planting season approaches. After a growing season marked by dry stretches mixed with heavy downpours, steady winter snow provides a different kind[Read More…]
