Patricia Kay Everitt 1948-2023 Patricia Kay Everitt, age 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Md. Born June 19, 1948 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late John Russell and Frances Isabelle Crouse Eaton. She was[Read More…]
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Jo Ann Curtis
Jo Ann Curtis 1928-2023 Jo Ann Curtis, age 94, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Care Facility in Kearneysville, W.Va. Born November 25, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Markorie Critzer Utley. She was[Read More…]
Sandra Lee Affeldt
Sandra Lee Affeldt 1942-2023 Sandra Lee Affeldt, age 80, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. She was born August 6, 1942 in Harrisburg, Pa. She was a Christian. Sandy was a secretary of the[Read More…]
State awards $35 million contract for northern end of bypass
by Kate Shunney Once work began on the southern end of a 3.4-mile section of a new four-lane U.S. 522 bypass around Berkeley Springs, many people were surprised to find out that the northern end of the bypass was not included in the scope of work for contractors. Many wondered[Read More…]
Chip Shots – Tragic Monday
Tragic Monday by Jim Buzzerd Monday’s plan was to watch the West Virginia University men’s basketball game against Oklahoma State then sit down and write about WVU’s two game road trip to open Big 12 play. As the final seconds of West Virginia’s second consecutive loss ticked off the clock[Read More…]
Everyday Outdoors: Bucks I have known
Bucks I have known: Part I The Whitetail Deer is the most widely hunted big game animal in North America. Most hunters who have spent any amount of time pursuing these magnificent animals have stories — about ones they have taken, ones they have missed, and ones that simply[Read More…]
Indians win Tri State Shootout Tournament, fall in double overtime at North Marion
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians hosted the Tri State Shootout on December 27 and 28 at the BSHS gymnasium. On opening night Boonsboro and Southern Fulton squared off in the first game, while Berkeley Springs faced Northern Garrett in the nightcap. After Boonsboro pulled away from Southern Fulton[Read More…]
A crunchy, slushy Potomac
Robert White sent us this photo of the Potomac River from the Cherry Run public boat ramp, taken on Friday, December 30 when temperatures were just starting to rise. The Potomac was full of ice floes after arctic temperatures during the last week of December.
Police searching for woman in connection with drug death
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a woman wanted in relation to a drug delivery that resulted in a death. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on November 23, 2021, charges were filed against Leslie Ann Brubaker for drug delivery resulting in death, along with numerous other drug related charges. An[Read More…]
Strengthen your body to increase your balance and prevent falls
by Kate Evans In winter as inclement weather sets in, it’s even more important to deliberately stay physically active and healthy. Strengthening our bodies and working on balance and flexibility can improve health, prevent falls and reduce injuries. Strength training Strength training or resistance training includes exercises that improve strength[Read More…]
