by Lisa Schauer If Berkeley Springs State Park had a house, The Flashbacks would have brought it down during a live concert on Saturday, August 29. Impromptu line dancers, shaggers, air guitarists, and free spirits filled the sidewalk to dance. A large and enthusiastic crowd sat in stadium chairs on[Read More…]
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Commission approves tower lease, grants letters of support to county projects
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners approved a cell tower lease and added their written support to a number of public projects and grant applications during their mid-August meeting. The Commission authorized a five-year lease with AT&T for the company to place cell phone equipment on the county’s cell tower[Read More…]
Yard Square quilts to be auctioned for charity Saturday
The Delectable Mountain Quilt Guild of Berkeley Springs will be holding their 21st Annual Yard Square Quilt Auction on Saturday, September 5 at 2 p.m. at the Star Theater in Berkeley Springs. This annual event has raised over $118,000 for community charities through the creation and sale of 1,045 quilts.[Read More…]
Everyday Outdoors: Bucks I have known — Double Deuce
Bucks I have known: Double Deuce This is the last in a multi-part series of columns about memorable deer that stand out from decades of whitetail hunting. This will be the last of the “Bucks I Have Known” series. Writing these stories has brought back a lot of great memories,[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs photographer selected for international nature photo exhibition
Photographer Mark Schwenk of Berkeley Springs has had three of his photographs selected to be included in the inaugural Nature Photography Competition & Exhibition this fall at Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland. “Mark Schwenk has an eye for conservation and forest restoration close to home,” said gallery director Christopher Sloan in[Read More…]
Lady Pirates set sail for another championship chase under veteran Coach Holly Palmer
by Jamie Harris Tradition, experience and determination are once again fueling the Paw Paw Lady Pirates volleyball program as long-time Head Coach Holly Palmer prepares to lead her team into the 2026 season. Entering her 20th season at the helm, Palmer has built one of the area’s most respected volleyball[Read More…]
Freshman Maya Souders scores first career goal as Berkeley Springs earns tie at Preston
by Jamie Harris The 2026 high school soccer season opened with drama, determination and plenty of excitement Thursday evening, August 20, as the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians traveled to Kingwood to face the Class AAA Preston Lady Knights in a challenging season opener. When the final whistle sounded, the scoreboard[Read More…]
New era, same high expectations: Barkley’s Lady Indians ready to rise
by Jamie Harris A new season brings a new voice on the sidelines, but the expectations remain sky-high for the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians volleyball program. First-year head coach Becky Barkley has spent the opening weeks of preseason evaluating a team determined to build upon one of the most successful[Read More…]
Indians ready to ignite a new era: Berkeley Springs Football charges into 2026 season
by Jamie Harris There is a different energy surrounding the Berkeley Springs Indians football program this fall. The buzz starts with first-year Head Coach CJ Watts and extends throughout every workout, practice and meeting. After two weeks of camp, one thing has become clear: the Indians are embracing a new[Read More…]
Town of Bath seeks temporary moratorium on water service
by Lisa Schauer The Town of Bath is seeking a temporary stop to new water hook-ups to the public water system from the state’s Public Service Commission, Mayor Greg Schene announced in a town council meeting on Tuesday, August 18. Members of the Bath council voted last week to file[Read More…]
