Joan Marie Raynor 1937-2023 Joan Marie Raynor, 86, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on November 7, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. Joan was born on October 6, 1937, to Joseph and Ethel Boyle in Freeport, New York. She was preceded in death by her[Read More…]
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Deborah Kay Barnes
Deborah Kay Barnes 1961-2023 Deborah Kay Barnes, age 62, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Evergreen Rehab & Nursing in Winchester, Va. Born July 10, 1961 in Winchester, Va., she was the daughter of Allen Richard Speelman of Cross Junction, Va. and the late Phyllis[Read More…]
Step into Depot history this Saturday
Old train depot photos lent to Fred Newbraugh for his book “Warm Springs Echoes” show the Berkeley Springs Depot was in use during World War I where soldiers would have boarded the train in Berkeley Springs to travel to far-away places to defend America. A Grand Opening of the renovated[Read More…]
Teen Court has new coordinator as program approaches 15th year
by Kate Evans Morgan County Teen Court has continued to be a successful alternative for juvenile offenders who have gotten in trouble with the law. The program began in January of 2009 and offers youth a hearing and sentencing by their peers. Teen Court gives young offenders a second chance. [Read More…]
Commissioners take steps to claim added state funds for county EMS & fire services
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners set up a new fund account and approved an invoice to the state on November 1 for new money available for emergency medical services (EMS) employee salaries. County officials created the “County Fire Protection Fund” to hold money that will be given to counties[Read More…]
State residents can get free tutoring for test prep, jobs and more
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced that the State has entered into a partnership with Tutor.com to provide expert online tutoring, test prep, and job support for West Virginia public library patrons across the state through a new program: TutorWV. The program is accessible via a dedicated website: TutorWV.com.[Read More…]
Town of Bath to take over Deck the Meters effort downtown
The Berkeley Springs – Morgan County Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday that the downtown holiday “Deck the Meters” festivities will be managed by the Town of Bath this season. “The Chamber of Commerce has been the proud organizer of the Deck the Meters program for the last six years,[Read More…]
One park bridge to be replaced
Two pedestrian bridges in Berkeley Springs State Park over Warm Springs Run have been removed as part of park upgrades. Only one will be replaced. Park officials confirmed that drawings showing the scope of work in the downtown park call for the southern bridge to be replaced as work continues.[Read More…]
CNB spreads good deeds
Last Friday, November 3, CNB Bank joined a community bank effort around the country to put acts of kindness in motion as part of the Best Day Ever! event. Banking partner Kasasa and CNB employees worked together to reach their goal of performing 100,000 acts of kindness in a single[Read More…]
High school adds fluffy friend to staff
Skye, therapy dog buddy, arrives at Berkeley Springs High School by Kate Evans A female Brown Labradoodle called Skye is a new four-legged friend for students at Berkeley Springs High School. Skye was welcomed at a pup rally assembly on Tuesday, October 31 along with representatives of West Virginia’s First[Read More…]
