Robert Donald Hoard 1937-2024 January 24, 2024, Retired Master Chief Robert “Bob” Hoard, 86, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully at his son’s home with his beloved children, Brenda and Michael, present after a sudden decline in his health. His family is deeply saddened by his death. Bob was[Read More…]
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Mary Elizabeth Forsberg
Mary Elizabeth Forsberg 1928-2024 Mary Elizabeth Forsberg, 95, passed away on January 20, 2024, in North Port, Fla. She was born on February 6, 1928, in Opelika, Ala. to Henry and Eugenia Boner. She graduated from Opelika High School in 1946 and attended nursing school at Auburn University. She started[Read More…]
Margaret Louise Swisher
Margaret Louise Swisher 1939-2024 Margaret Louise Swisher, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Hancock, Md., on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Born December 10, 1939, in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Norval and Mary Hull. Margaret was a graduate of Hancock High School in Hancock,[Read More…]
Karen Elizabeth Ingram
Karen Elizabeth Ingram 1960-2024 Karen Elizabeth Ingram, age 63, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center. She was born May 12, 1960 in Birmingham, England. Karen was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she worked as the administrative assistant. She was a[Read More…]
George Lynn Compton
George Lynn Compton 1947-2024 George Lynn Compton, 76, of Berkeley Springs, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. Born December 2, 1947, he was the son of the late George Joseph Compton and Lottie Compton. Lynn owned All Star Autobody in Hagerstown, Md. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.[Read More…]
Woman reunites with birth son with help of local co-workers
by Kate Shunney A part-time hostess at The Country Inn received unex- pected help in flying to Colorado to reunite with her birth son this month. Patricia White said she was contacted six months ago about her biological son after his son took a DNA test that led the family[Read More…]
State agencies highlight fire safety precautions
In the wake of several recent fatalities related to house fires, the West Virginia Department of Health, W est Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office, and West Virginia Emergency Management Division are joining forces to remind West Virginians about fire safety practices. Sherri A. Young, D.O., MBA, FAAFP, Cabinet Secretary for[Read More…]
Biddy Buddy results
Minor Division grades 2 and 3 All games rescheduled. Major Division grades 4 and 5 Warriors 26 vs. 76ers 4 Warriors – Ryder Lee Walls 14, Ashton Mullen 10, Parker Yost 2. 76ers – Braxton Maconaughey 4. Pirates 32 vs. Swishers 5 Pirates – Aubry Paul 10, Josiah Heath 8,[Read More…]
His was the first name on the list
by Terry Golden The Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society members research local history and enjoy sharing their findings with others. Recently as the Society was preparing to celebrate the grand opening of The Berkeley Springs Depot, one of our members, Terry Golden, took a look at The Depot’s role[Read More…]
Commissioners approve board members, contracts & discuss sports field rents
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners recently approved several appointments and re-appointments of citizens to volunteer county boards. Commissioners re-appointed John Coleman to the Civil Service Commission. They appointed James Steiner, Bernard Hook Jr. and Dale McConnell to the Fire Board to serve three-year terms expiring December 31, 2026. Thomas[Read More…]