Two Baltimore-based drug trafficking organizations that supplied large amounts of fentanyl to West Virginia and caused at least two deaths have been dismantled, according to Department of Justice officials who unsealed separate federal indictments on January 11. Thirty-four people from Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia were indicted on charges related[Read More…]
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Free local business seminars offered at Blue Ridge CTC
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce and Blue Ridge Community & Technical College are pleased to announce the 2023 Morgan County Business Seminar Series. These interesting and informative discussions will be held at Blue Ridge Community & Technical College at the Pines Opportunity Center in Berkeley Springs, and begin[Read More…]
Bath Landmarks group gears up to educate citizens on local historic value, aid town projects
by Trish Rudder One of the outcomes of the January 12 Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) meeting was a decision by members to design and distribute a pamphlet about the HLC, its historic properties and the value of maintaining history in the Town of Bath. Member Zachary Salman offered to design[Read More…]
Schools continue to tackle attendance & chronic absenteeism
by Kate Evans Attendance and chronic student absenteeism continues to be a problem at Morgan County Schools, but it is improving overall. Morgan County Schools Attendance, Maintenance and Safety Director Jeromy Duelley gave a presentation at the December 20 Morgan County School Board meeting about the measures schools are taking[Read More…]
Paw Paw health clinic drops plans for specialty center, citing costs
by Kate Evans Mountaineer Community Health Center in Paw Paw has dropped their plans to build a medical specialty building in the parking lot behind the health center due to lack of funding. Mountaineer Community Health Center is located on the top floor of the Paw Paw Senior Center. Health[Read More…]
Robert Michael Donadieu
Robert Michael Donadieu 1944-2023 Robert Michael Donadieu, age 78, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Winchester Medical Center, surrounded by his loving wife, Rita Donadieu, and several other adoring family members. He was prayed into an eternity with his Savior Jesus Christ by his grandson[Read More…]
Joseph Matthew Unger, Jr.
Joseph Matthew Unger, Jr. 1961-2023 Joseph Matthew “Joey” Unger, Jr., age 61, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at War Memorial Hospital. Born April 17, 1961 in Winchester, Va., he was the son of Joseph Matthew Unger, Sr. and the late Loretta Marie Richmond Unger. Joey was[Read More…]
Robert S. Bollinger
Robert S. Bollinger 1941-2022 Robert Shank Bollinger, age 81, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 10, at 10 a.m., at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, 1800 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, where Pastor Larry[Read More…]
John W. Hovermale
John W. Hovermale John Wayne Hovermale, 58, of Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Everyday Outdoors: Bucks I Have Known, Part II
Bucks I have known: Part II This is the second in a multi-part series of columns about memorable deer that stand out from decades of whitetail hunting. The Battle Buck If a person hunts long enough, they will experience some unbelievable things involving wild animals. Some true stories are crazier[Read More…]
