by Kate Shunney Citing added costs and a multi-step process for food establishments and organizations, the Morgan County Commission declined the recommendation of the joint Berkeley-Morgan County Health Department to reinstitute a food handler’s card policy. Morgan and Berkeley Counties are the only two counties in West Virginia not to[Read More…]
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U.S. 522 bridge among poorest in Maryland
by Geoff Fox There are 2,574 bridges in the Maryland State Highway System, 24 of which are rated as poor. One of those 24 is the U.S. 522 bridge connecting Maryland and West Virginia in Hancock. The number of “poor” rated bridges decreased from 143 in 2005 to 20 in[Read More…]
Local Mountain Mama Quilters award Quilt of Valor # 500
The Mountain Mama Quilters Quilt of Valor Group #24479 in Berkeley Springs awarded Albert Beyner a Quilt of Valor in Chester, West Virginia on Saturday, September 12. His is the 500th quilt that has been made by this local group since they formed. Leader Dottie O’Toole met Veteran Beyner back[Read More…]
Statewide home energy rebate programs to lower utility costs for West Virginia families
Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the statewide launch of West Virginia’s Home Energy Rebate programs, expanding access to home efficiency upgrades designed to lower utility costs and help West Virginia families keep more of their hard-earned money. West Virginia has been allocated $88 million through the federal programs. “Affordability is[Read More…]
Apple Butter Festival to host Baking Contest once again
Apple pie may be the classic, but at the Apple Butter Festival Baking Contest, apples can become just about anything. Cakes, cookies, breads, muffins, pastries, apple dumplings and plenty of creations that don’t fit neatly into any category are all welcome when the Baking Contest returns Saturday, October 10 as[Read More…]
Gary Allen Weller
Gary Allen Weller 1964-2026 Gary Allen Weller, age 62, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, W.Va., with his loving wife at his side. He was born June 25, 1964 in McConnellsburg, Pa., to Ernest and Helene Weller. Gary was[Read More…]
Roof leak caused electrical trouble that shut Intermediate School for days
by Kate Shunney Warm Springs Intermediate School was closed to students and faculty for four days as a major electrical problem shut down power to the building completely. Students at the county’s grade 3-5 school have been out of the classroom last Wednesday through Friday, and then again on Monday,[Read More…]
Tri-State health centers reopen after temporary closure under federal direction
by Kate Shunney Patients of Tri-State Community Health Centers in Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; Hancock and Cumberland, Md. and McConnellsburg, Pa. were not able to seek medical care at those centers for most of last week, as the clinics were closed under short notice because of administrative issues. On Monday, two[Read More…]
Pirates battle Cacapon: Paul and Clegg take on Berkeley Springs Invitational
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates cross country team put its toughness and determination on display Saturday as runners Braylen Paul and Joah Clegg represented Paw Paw at the Berkeley Springs Invitational at Cacapon State Park. The Berkeley Springs Invitational provided the Pirates with a demanding early-season test, as[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs battles to two-win week, caps it with thrilling 1-0 victory
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians boys soccer team proved this past week that it can win in more ways than one. The Indians showcased an explosive offensive attack in a nine-goal performance to start the week, faced adversity in a tough loss two days later, and then answered[Read More…]
