Jennings E. Gilpin 1939-2024 Jennings E. Gilpin, 85, of Morgantown, West Virginia departed this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. He was born February 7, 1939 at Mt. Gay (Logan County), West Virginia, was the son of the late Jesse Francis Gilpin and Edith[Read More…]
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Ernest Francis Robinson
Ernest Francis Robinson 1947-2024 Ernest Francis Robinson, age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at War Memorial Hospital. Born March 10, 1947 in McCoole, Md., he was the son of Harry W and Lucy Belle Riggleman Robinson. He served with the United States Navy.[Read More…]
Philip Matthew Hofe
Philip Matthew Hofe 1957-2024 Philip Matthew Hofe, age 66, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born June 28, 1957 in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Melvin Richard and Norma Louise Miller Hofe. He was[Read More…]
Laverne White Rogers
Laverne White Rogers 1931-2024 Laverne White Rogers, 92, of Martinsburg, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Hospice of the Panhandle. She was born July 13, 1931 in Logan County, Oklahoma to the late James Franklin White and Nellie Verona Moffitt White. She earned her Bachelor of Science[Read More…]
Arthur Lee Conkey, Sr.
Arthur Lee Conkey, Sr. 1940-2024 Arthur Lee Conkey, Sr., age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home. Born March 20, 1940 in Bath N.Y., he was the son of the late George Alexander Conkey and Juanita Gould Conkey Hallett. He was a graduate.[Read More…]
Lady Indians take win over East Hardy
by Jamie Harris Last Friday, April 5, the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians softball team was finally able to get on the field and play a game. With all the rain early in the week the Lady Indians were not able to play their earlier scheduled games. So a trip to[Read More…]
Indians Baseball stuns Hancock for first win of the season
by Jamie Harris Last Thursday, April 4, the Berkeley Springs Indians baseball team traveled to Hancock, Md., for a game against the Hancock Panthers. Back on March 21 the Panthers had shut out the Indians 9-0 at Morgan Field. The Indians headed into the game looking for a little pay-[Read More…]
Herb-lovers reading group forms, kicks off April 16
A reading and study group for people interested in herbal lore, medicinal herbs and herbal properties will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at Cacapon State Park lodge under the direction of local herbalist Iris Kirsch. The group is free and open to the public. The first meeting[Read More…]
Total eclipse stirs curiosity here
by Geoff Fox Midafternoon turned into late evening on Monday as a total eclipse darkened the skies on April 8. The eclipse itself started just after 2:30 p.m. in the area. Around 3:19 p.m., the sun was 92% totally eclipsed. It lasted until after 4 p.m. Schools in the area[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Farmers Market opens new season under blue skies
by Lisa Schauer Fair weather greeted visitors to the 22nd annual opening day for the Berkeley Springs Farmers Market on Sunday, April 7. Fourteen vendors were set up under colorful tents with menus and displays of locally grown items ranging from pork, beef, chicken, and lamb to mushrooms, goat cheese,[Read More…]
