A single-family residence in the 400 block of Oakland Road was destroyed by fire last Wednesday, January 21 shortly after 1 p.m. The home occupants and their pets were all able to escape the home before it became fully involved. According to homeowners Kevin and Sara Smith, the fire started[Read More…]
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Following cold weather safety tips can avoid severe winter dangers
by Zac Swaim As winter weather settles into West Virginia, residents in Morgan County are dealing with snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures expected to persist into next week. Last weekend’s storm created hazardous travel conditions and increased the risk of power outages. The ongoing cold temperatures can still lead[Read More…]
Morgan claims first Braxton Invitational Title
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians wrestling team showcased toughness and tenacity this past weekend at the annual Braxton County Invitational, one of West Virginia’s most demanding midseason tournaments. Widely known as a grinder due to its deep, high‑caliber Class A and Class AA competition, the two‑day event tested[Read More…]
Theresa Grace DiRodio
Theresa Grace DiRodio June 29, 1973 – December 23, 2025 Theresa Grace DiRodio passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52. She was raised in Maryland and moved to West Virginia in 1993. She owned a small farm in Berkeley Springs with her partner of 19 years, James Hendershot who[Read More…]
Briget Jean Tobin
Briget Jean Tobin 1974-2026 Briget Jean Tobin, age 51, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at War Memorial Hospital. Born February 11, 1974 in Fall River, Mass., she was the daughter of James and JoAnne Michelle Wyman Cabral of Hedgesville, W.Va. Briget graduated from Crossland[Read More…]
Indians drop two one‑point heartbreakers, slip to 6–5
by Jamie Harris The past week proved to be a gut‑punch for the Berkeley Springs Indians varsity basketball team, who suffered back‑to‑back one‑point losses—both in the final moments—to fall to 6–5 on the season. On January 13, the Indians traveled to Moorefield to face the Yellow Jackets in what quickly[Read More…]
Vernie Richard Arnold, Sr.
Vernie Richard Arnold, Sr. 1937-2026 Vernie Richard Arnold, Sr., age 88, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. Born February 24, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles Edward and Wabana Ellen Smith Arnold. He attended of[Read More…]
Lady Indians drop two home contests to regional foes
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians basketball team faced a challenging week on their home court, falling in back‑to‑back matchups against regional opponents Moorefield and Frankfort. On January 13, Berkeley Springs welcomed the Moorefield Yellow Jackets, but the Lady Indians were unable to climb out of repeated double‑digit[Read More…]
Barbara Marie Michael
Barbara Marie Michael 1939-2026 Barbara Marie Michael, age 86, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes on Friday, January 16, 2026 War Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born April 23, 1939 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. she was the daughter of[Read More…]
Micheria Jo Merica
Micheria Jo Merica 1948-2026 Micheria Jo Merica, age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at her home. Born September 23, 1948 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of Joseph Lott and Mildred Marie Michael Shambaugh. She was a member of Mt. Olivet[Read More…]
