by Jamie Harris This past Thursday night, October 5, the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians hosted the Southern Fulton Lady Indians in high school soccer action at Morgan Field. Berkeley Springs was looking to snap a seven game losing streak and pick up their fourth win of the season. Berkeley Springs[Read More…]
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Another weekend of wrestling in the books
Berkeley Springs High School junior Kollin Sullivan finished a tough weekend of wrestling at the I-64 Final Four duals and individual tournament. Sullivan finished in fourth place with an overall 7-5 (3-2 duals and 4-3 individual tournament). O
Where to get flu, COVID, RSV and other vaccines
by Kate Evans While a few area pharmacies and providers have the new 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine, most are still waiting to receive their first shipments of it. Below is information from some area providers and pharmacies on the seasonal influenza vaccines, updated COVID vaccine and other vaccines they carry.[Read More…]
‘Tis the season: Take steps to protect from respiratory illnesses
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…]
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…]