Robert Stephan Lustig 1946-2023 Robert (“Bert”) S. Lustig, 76, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. died on Friday, June 23, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. On the Summer Solstice, June 21, he was very content to be standing in the flowing water of the North Branch of the Potomac River,[Read More…]
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Luella Y. Andrews
Luella Y. Andrews Luella Yost Andrews, 88, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, Md. Full obit will be in next week’s Morgan Messenger. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Allyn Michelle Patterson
Allyn Michelle Patterson 1966-2023 Allyn Michelle Patterson, 57, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, with her husband by her side. Born in March of 1966 in Rockville, Md., Allyn was the daughter of Thomas Sidney Fitzgerald, Sr. (deceased 2021), and Dolores Sicilia Fitzgerald (85). After[Read More…]
Roger John Michael
Roger John Michael 1949-2023 Roger John “Kat” Michael, age 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at his home. Born February 13, 1949 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Paul Roger and Mary Catherine Weaver Michael. He was a Christian. Kat[Read More…]
Summertime calls for tick awareness, and vigilance over tick-borne diseases
by Kate Evans Plentiful spring rains encouraged an environment in which ticks are thriving this year. Health officials are advising people to be on the lookout for ticks when outdoors. Keep checking for ticks on yourself, your children and pets and watching for symptoms of tick bites, Lyme disease and[Read More…]
Kollin Sullivan wins Melee Til Midnight Championship
Two weeks ago Berkeley Springs High School junior Kollin Sullivan (left, center) wrestled in the Melee Til Midnight tournament held at George Mason University Field House. Sullivan finished his 16 man bracket with a 4-0 record to take home the individual 165 lb. high school division title. photoby Jamie Harris
Registration open for free MC After 3 Summer Camp
Registration is now open for the 10th year of MC After 3 Summer Camp. The camp runs for two weeks at Cacapon State Park. Students who will be going into sixth grade to 12th grade can register for one or both weeks of the camp. It begins on July 24[Read More…]
What’s going on for the 4th of July?
Fireworks in Berkeley Springs Free public fireworks will be on display this Sunday, July 2 at Widmyer Elementary in Berkeley Springs starting at 9 p.m. Travel Berkeley Springs, with funding from the Morgan County Commission, presents the annual fireworks event. A note for those who will attend: parking at the[Read More…]
Morgantown woman creates top West Virginia Birthday Punch
First Lady Justice has announced the winner of her West Virginia Birthday Punch Contest. Cindy Scott of Morgantown was named the grand prize winner with her recipe – “Mountain Mama’s Refresher.” Scott joined First Lady Justice onstage, along with her college friend, Sandy Murcock. The two collaborated on the punch[Read More…]
Great Cacapon Vol. Fire Dept. to receive $51,000 federal training, gear grant
Funds from several federal agencies will help three West Virginia fire companies get equipment and train their members. Great Cacapon’s fire department is one of those companies. They will receive a $51,428 grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Fire company members said the grant will primarily be[Read More…]
