Two Maryland residents have admitted to selling illegal narcotics in Berkeley County, West Virginia, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. Terrell Antonio Henderson, 34, of Halethorpe, Maryland, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the distribution of cocaine base. According to court records and his plea agreement, Henderson conspired with others[Read More…]
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Smith, Andrews & Close earn awards at State Science Fair
Students from all over West Virginia competed in the WV State Science and Engineering Fair at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center on Monday, March 9. A total of 227 students from 20 counties took part in the competition. In order to participate at the state level, students must have[Read More…]
Downtown curbs being upgraded for accessibility under state effort
by Lisa Schauer Work crews were spotted last week demolishing corner curbing and pouring new handicapped-accessible curb ramps in the Town of Bath and doing minor sidewalk ramping repairs. A worker said they had 30 curbs to do in this town. That includes installing red detection mats. The West Virginia[Read More…]
Decorating hearts at the Berkeley Springs Center
Girl Scout Troop 15151 recently visited Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center to make valentine’s day crafts with the residents, along with some additional Scout visitors. submitted photos
Future in question for historic Black church downtown
by Lisa Schauer “It doesn’t look like a church, but the owners want to donate it,” said John Bohrer, a member of the Historic Landmark Commission for Town of Bath. The Historic Landmark Commission seeks to preserve the town’s historic sites. Commission Chair Priscilla Jones introduced Bohrer before Bath council[Read More…]
Saturday poses busy day for first responders
An especially busy series of emergency calls on Saturday, March 14 sent the county’s fire, police and EMS agencies in multiple directions to assist residents. Calls included a structure fire on Brook View Acres off Henry O. Michael Road, a woods fire off the 900 block of Rockford Road in[Read More…]
Frances Catherine Younker
Frances Catherine Younker 1934-2026 Frances Catherine Younker of Hancock, Maryland, passed away on February 20, 2026, after several years of health challenges. She was born on November 20, 1934, to George and Pearl Caldwell in Hancock. She grew up on Casper Orchards and attended Hancock High School. She is survived[Read More…]
Rhonda Kay Dietrich
Rhonda Kay Dietrich 1951-2026 Rhonda Kay Dietrich passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born March 24, 1951 in Lerona, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Paul and Jessie Elaine Phillips Anderson.[Read More…]
Alexander H. MacDonald
Alexander H. MacDonald 1926-2026 Alexander H. MacDonald, age 99, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on February 25th, 2026 surrounded by his family in the VA Hospital in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born on July 1st, 1926 in Greenwich, Conn., he was the son of Elizabeth Seitz and Harry E. MacDonald. He[Read More…]
Terry Norman Fletcher
Terry Norman Fletcher 1940-2026 Terry Norman Fletcher, 85, of Berkeley Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born December 2, 1940 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Norman Leslie and Ameion Vivian Cain Fletcher. Terry attended Morgan County schools. He was employed[Read More…]
