Judith S. Pennings Judith S. Pennings, age 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 15, 1941. Judie has always been a special soul. Her life began right around Valentine’s Day of 1941.[Read More…]
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Bonnie June Fritts
Bonnie June Fritts 1949-2024 Bonnie June Fritts, 75, of Hedgesville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 11, 2024, at her home. Born June 2, 1949, in Martinsburg, W.Va. she is the daughter of the late Lawrence Fox and Leola Nevel Fox. Bonnie was the owner of Fritts Mobile Home Parks for[Read More…]
Justin Kurt Botticher
Justin Kurt Botticher 1991-2024 Justin Kurt Botticher, age 33, of Berkeley Springs, died on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born April 14, 1991 in Winchester, Va., he was the son of Dirk and Debbie Sirbaugh Botticher. Justin graduated from Berkeley Springs High School. He joined the U.S. Army[Read More…]
Geraldine Marie Willard
Geraldine Marie Willard 1923-2024 Geraldine Marie Willard, age 100, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, October 7, 2024 at her residence while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 7, 1923 in the New Hope area of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of Oscar[Read More…]
Roger Lee Taylor
Roger Lee Taylor 1955-2024 Roger Lee Taylor, age 69, of Berkeley Springs, died on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. Born July 6, 1955 in McConnellsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Harry Herbert and Ruth Eleanor Truax Taylor. He[Read More…]
Charles Varnell Burkhart
Charles Varnell Burkhart 1939-2024 Charles Varnell Burkhart passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2024, with his devoted wife, Kathy, by his side. Born on January 8, 1939, in Berkeley Springs to his loving parents, Georgia (McCoy) and Chuck Burkhart, Varnell spent most of his life in his cherished[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Cross Country shines at Coach Charlie Kuh Invitational
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School Cross Country teams competed in the Coach Charlie Kuh Invitational, held at Keyser High School this past Saturday, October 5, showing tremendous improvement and achieving multiple personal and season records. On the girls’ side, Bella Shoemaker led the way with a strong[Read More…]
Philip Barbour overpowers Berkeley Springs 47-14 under the lights
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians hosted the Philip Barbour Colts under the lights of Morgan Field last Friday, October 4, in a tough battle that ended in a 47-14 loss for the home team. Philip Barbour set the tone early and proved to be a formidable opponent throughout[Read More…]
As spotted lanternfly infests region, ag experts ask public to help curb spread
by Kate Evans Residents should keep watching for signs of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) as the insect continues to expand its range and threaten fruit trees, hardwood trees and crops in many states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The insect was first found in Berks County,[Read More…]
49th Apple Butter Festival will fill the streets with hometown traditions
Berkeley Springs’ 49th annual Apple Butter Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13. A Craft Beer and WV Wine Garden will be open to kick off the weekend Friday, October 11 from 5-9 p.m., with craft breweries, local wineries, distilleries, and food trucks. A nostalgic hometown parade[Read More…]
