Nannie M. Spears Nannie Mae Spears, 82, of Berkeley Springs, died Monday, June 1, 2026 at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cumberland, Md. Full obituary will be announced in The Morgan Messenger. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs.
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Brian D. Cain
Brian D. Cain 1958-2026 Brian Dale Cain, age 67, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born September 16, 1958 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Stanley Leo “Duke” and Phyllis Lorraine McBee Cain. He was a 1978[Read More…]
Tanouye & Smith deliver historic performances as Pirates shine at State Meet
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates delivered a performance for the ages at the WVSSAC Class A State Track and Field Championships, powered by two exceptional seniors whose efforts etched their names into program history. Leading the charge was Shayla Tanouye, who closed out one of the most decorated[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Track & Field shines with All-State finishes in Charleston
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians delivered a strong and promising showing at the 2026 WV Class AA State Track and Field Championships at Laidley Field, finishing 10th out of 20 teams overall with 29.5 points and highlighting a program on the rise with multiple All-State performances. Leading[Read More…]
66th annual Memorial Day parade marches on in Paw Paw
by Lisa Schauer More rain than shine, the 66th annual William H. Norton Memorial Day parade stepped off in Paw Paw on Saturday, May 23. Organizers said the parade has only been cancelled once in known history, during the pandemic of 2020. The traditional car, truck and tractor show at[Read More…]
Stanley Eugene Shoemaker, Jr.
Stanley Eugene Shoemaker, Jr. 1958-2026 Stanley Eugene Shoemaker, Jr., age 68, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at WeCare at Rolling Meadows in Waynesburg, Pa. Born January 30, 1958 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Stanley Eugene Shoemaker, Sr. and[Read More…]
Paw Paw school, families celebrate Class of 2026
Paw Paw High School held their Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2026 on Wednesday, May 20 in the high school’s gymnasium during a sunny evening following a stormy day. The class of 10 shared their motto of “Cherish Yesterday, Live for Today, Reach for Tomorrow.” Graduates include Marshall Carder,[Read More…]
Municipal sales tax drives revenue growth, budget adjustments for Town of Bath
by Lisa Schauer Driven by a new one-percent municipal sales tax this fiscal year, the Town of Bath budget has been revised for the seventh time, with one quarter’s earnings remaining. In a public meeting held on Tuesday, May 19, Council voted to submit a budget revision to the state[Read More…]
School board approves $34.7 million budget for 2027
by Kate Shunney Morgan County school board officials voted unanimously on Tuesday, May 19 to adopt their proposed 2027 Fiscal Year budget. No member of the public spoke during the Public Hearing about the budget at that meeting. The total estimated revenue and expenditures contained in the budget total $34,693,062[Read More…]
Knights place wreaths for Memorial Day
Members of the Knights of Columbus from St. Vincent de Paul shared in a prayer on Sunday, May 24 before setting Memorial Day wreaths in front of Berkeley Springs war memorials on the Fairfax Green. Fr. Steven Vallelonga offered the invocation, accompanied by members of Knights council and Bath Mayor[Read More…]
