by Kate Shunney A parcel of land behind and to the east of the Senior Center that could connect that property to a future North Berkeley Rail Trail has caught the eye of Morgan County Commissioners. County officials said the lots just south of the center is where a spur[Read More…]
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Sheriff’s Office, county employees answer call for flood relief to Upshur Co.
Extreme flooding that struck the Buckhannon/Weston area of north central West Virginia last week is responsible for at least two deaths and the displacement of nearly a thousand families around the Buckhannon-Weston area. Last Wednesday, July 22, Morgan County Sheriff Johnnie Walter answered a call for help and supplies from[Read More…]
Carroll Philip Peck
Carroll Philip Peck 1946-2026 Carroll Philip “John Gobble” Peck, age 79, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at War Memorial Hospital. Born December 9, 1946 in Great Cacapon, W.Va., he was the son of the late Curtis Brook and Eva Zorich Peck. He attended Berkeley[Read More…]
Doris Diorio
Doris Diorio February 24, 1940-July 21, 2026 Doris Ann Diorio, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on February 4, 1940, in Trenton, Mich., Doris lived a life filled with love, creativity, and dedication to her family and[Read More…]
Blue Ridge CTC opens welding lab here, sparking interest in vital career
by Lisa Schauer “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” said Brad Close, who is on the Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Board of Governors, in his remarks at the July 21 grand opening of the college’s new welding laboratory at Pines Opportunity Center in Berkeley Springs. As president[Read More…]
Whodunnit? Crosswalk lines appear, then covered up
by Lisa Schauer Early last week, eagle-eyed motorists spied a new pedestrian crosswalk on N. Washington Street across from The Country Inn, where a crosswalk once was, before it was paved over a couple years ago. In a public meeting held at Bath Town Hall on Tuesday, July 21, Councilwoman[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors
The Berkeley Springs–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has announced its Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 period. Together, these volunteer leaders bring valuable experience, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to strengthening our local business community. Terri Beard of CNB Bank, Inc. has been elected to serve another year as[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Indians Soccer opens season under first-year Head Coach Jamie Hiles
by Jamie Harris Excitement is building for the Berkeley Springs High School boys soccer program as the Indians prepare to begin the 2026 season under the leadership of first-year head coach Jamie Hiles. The Indians will hold their first official practice on Monday, August 3, from 6-8 p.m. at the[Read More…]
Indians and Lady Indians Cross Country ready to hit the ground running in 2026
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School Indians and Lady Indians Cross Country teams are preparing to begin the 2026 fall season as athletes report for their first official practice under second-year head coach Vickie Miller on Monday, August 3. The opening practice will take place from 8-9:30 a.m.[Read More…]
Indians Golf Team set to tee off 2026 Season with August 3 opening practice
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School Indians Golf Team is preparing to begin its 2026 fall campaign with the official start of preseason practice on Monday, August 3, at the Cacapon State Park Golf Resort. The Indians will hold their first practice session from 2-6:30 p.m., with players[Read More…]
