by Lisa Schauer For the 39th year, Saturday Concerts in the Park are coming to Berkeley Springs State Park this summer. Produced by Morgan Arts Council, the summer music series has become a staple of the season. “This is our gift to the community,” said Jordan Warren, Executive Director of[Read More…]
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Paw Paw pair jailed on burglary charges
A 911 caller from Great Cacapon alerted police to a burglary that took place at a residence on Rocky Pine Lane on Monday, May 4 at about 5:30 p.m. The caller said they check on their cousin’s home there about once a month. This time, they saw signs of forced[Read More…]
Discharge at natural gas facility closes down U.S. 522 temporarily on Sunday
by Kate Shunney Discharge from a valve at a natural gas pipeline connection point along Hancock Road in northern Morgan County on Sunday caused the temporary closure of U.S. 522 in both directions as gas company workers responded to the site. The discharge was detected by a passerby, as it[Read More…]
Larry Joe Field
Larry Joe Field 1942-2025 Larry Joe Field died May 12, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on October 25, 1942 in York, Neb., to Joe and Jeanne Field and was raised in Grand Island, Neb., and always called GI home as he traveled the world. Larry joined the[Read More…]
Maryland seeking $1.2 million to study future of Hancock Bridge, develop options for rehabilitation, expansion
by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney Hancock town officials last week confirmed that the Maryland Department of Transportation is now ready to prepare a plan to rehabilitate or replace the 90-year-old bridges that carry U.S. 522 over Hancock, regional trails, the Potomac River and CSX railways. The results of a[Read More…]
Debra Ann Shambaugh
Debra Ann Shambaugh 1955-2026 Debra Ann Shambaugh, age 71, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at her home in Magnolia, W.Va. Born April 3, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Marion A. and Essie Brown Shambaugh. Debbie was a graduate of Paw Paw High[Read More…]
Melvin J. Shives, Jr.
Melvin J. Shives, Jr. 1932-2026 Melvin J. Shives, Jr. (Jimmy), born September 5, 1932, died June 9, 2026, he was the son of Melvin and Rosella Shives of Needmore, Pa. He was married to Doris Wagner on June 2, 1952. Jimmy was owner and operator of Shives Excavating and Shives[Read More…]
Police investigate tractor trailer accident
by Geoff Fox Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a tractor-trailer accident that tied up traffic on Interstate 68 in the early hours of Sunday morning, June 7. According to a Maryland State Police spokesperson, troopers from the Hagerstown Barrack responded to westbound I68 around 1:54 a.m. near[Read More…]
Free summer concerts return to the Ice House
The Morgan Arts Council (MAC) announces the continuation of its free Friday Night concerts at the Ice House on the Charlotte’s Cafe Garden Stage, part of its MAC Summer Series. This year will be a promising and unforgettable season of live music. The first show of the season is Friday,[Read More…]
Starliper is among Girl Scout Women of Distinction named for 2026
Each year, Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital (GSCNC) honors Women of Distinction who are leaders in their communities and model the positive impact Girl Scouts can make. This year, they are proud to recognize Angelina Gray, Trish Starliper and Mary Shipe Duke. Trish Starliper (Morgan) of Berkeley Springs has demonstrated exceptional[Read More…]
