Rev. Stephen Vallelonga delivered a blessing to veterans during the Knights of Columbus’ annual Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony on Sunday, November 9. Knight Larry Landon welcomed everyone and said a few words about how people from Morgan County, especially those on the three memorials, defended or country. Town of[Read More…]
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Warm Springs Middle School program connects students & veterans
by Lisa Schauer Vietnam veteran Gray Jones was the guest speaker at Warm Springs Middle School’s annual Veterans Day program, held on the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corp, on Monday, November 10. Jones served 13 years in the U.S. Marines, arriving at Parris Island in 1966. He[Read More…]
Bath Tree Board continues work to keep healthy trees thriving
by Kate Lehman The Town of Bath has secured two grants totaling nearly $35,000 from the West Virginia Division of Forestry. These funds will support the efforts of the Town of Bath Tree Board to protect and maintain the town’s tree canopy, which is an important factor in helping the[Read More…]
Indians Soccer players earn All-PVC honors
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians boy’s soccer team capped off an impressive season with two players earning spots on the 2025 All-Potomac Valley Conference (PVC) Team, a testament to their skill and determination in one of West Virginia’s most competitive divisions. Leading the charge was Kyle Bland (#9),[Read More…]
Lady Pirates advance in Region II Tournament with dominant win over Pocahontas
by Jamie Harris The #3-seeded Paw Paw Lady Pirates came out swinging in the Class A Region II tournament on Thursday, October 30 held at Pendleton County, sweeping #6 Pocahontas County in straight sets to keep their postseason hopes alive. Paw Paw delivered a commanding performance, winning 25-14, 25-9 and[Read More…]
Lady Indians Volleyball make history with regional win over Moorefield
by Jamie Harris In a thrilling display of resilience and teamwork, the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians volleyball team made program history Tuesday night, October 28, sweeping Moorefield 3-0 (28-26, 25-21, 29-27) in the opening round of the Class AA Region II Volleyball Championships at the Berkeley Springs High School gym.[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs falls to Lewis County on Halloween night, drops to 2–7
by Jamie Harris Under the crisp autumn skies of Morgan County, the Berkeley Springs Indians suffered their sixth consecutive defeat, falling 33–7 to the Lewis County Minutemen on a festive Halloween night at the Morgan Field. The loss drops the Indians to 2–7 on the season, a stark contrast to[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Cross Country shines at State Championships
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School Indians made their mark at the Class AA State Cross Country Championships held Saturday, November 1, on the notoriously challenging course at Cabell Midland High School. Leading the way for the Lady Indians was sophomore standout Bella Shoemaker, who delivered an exceptional[Read More…]
Hedgesville man arrested after evading police
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department has charged a Hedgesville man in connection with a crash that took place on Monday, November 3 around 1:30 a.m. in Berkeley Springs. According to a criminal complaint filed in Morgan County Magistrate Court by Deputy R.W. Diehl, the driver of a blue truck was observed[Read More…]
West Virginia makes changes to SNAP on November 1 to comply with federal work rules
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), will implement federally mandated changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) policy for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD), effective November 1. These changes are required under federal law H.R.1 and ensure the state remains compliant with[Read More…]
