In a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, the Morgan County School Board approved personnel actions as presented below. Professional Personnel The Morgan County School Board accepted the following resignations: Benjamin Hopkins, Multi-Cat/Autism/PSSN Teacher, Paw Paw Schools, effective end of day July 18, 2025. Taylor Tyser, Itinerant PSSN Teacher, Widmyer[Read More…]
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Your Winning Photos!
Local photographers submitted a colorful array of photos showing life and the seasons of Morgan County in this year’s 2025 Morgan County Photo Contest. Judging of the entries was delayed several times, but we are pleased to finally announce the winning photos and invite readers to choose the final winner[Read More…]
Box Tree Moth hits boxwoods in Morgan & Berkeley counties
by Kate Shunney Plant and bug experts in West Virginia are on alert about a new pest that is damaging boxwoods as they feed on the shrubbery and infest areas around them. Morgan County Extension Agent Cindy Smalley said she has gotten reports of defoliation of box woods in different[Read More…]
Watershed & Cacapon Institute partnering for tree planting effort
The Warm Springs Watershed Association is once again partnering with the Cacapon Institute to provide interested property owners 5’-8’ tall native trees at a cost ranging from $15-30. Applicants must agree to attend a one-hour tree planting demonstration when picking up their trees, as well as to care for trees[Read More…]
Paw Paw Lady Pirates Volleyball set for exciting season under veteran coach
by Jamie Harris As the 2025 volleyball season approaches, the Paw Paw Lady Pirates are ready to make waves on the court, led by longtime head coach Holly Palmer. This year’s campaign is extra special, marking the 35th anniversary of Paw Paw volleyball, a milestone that promises thrilling matches, fierce[Read More…]
Paw Paw Pirates Cross Country ready for a strong 2025 season
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates cross country team is charging into the 2025 season with confidence and high expectations. With a small but determined roster, the Pirates are ready to make every mile count and continue building the program’s tradition of grit and growth. Coaches Adam Carder and[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Cross Country gears up for 2025 Season
by Jamie Harris Berkeley Springs High School’s cross country program is ready to hit the trails this fall with high hopes and strong determination. Under the guidance of Coach Vickie Miller, in her first year as head coach but with eight years of overall cross country experience, the Indians are[Read More…]
Lady Indians ready to rise in 2025 volleyball season
by Jamie Harris Berkeley Springs High School’s volleyball program is on the move and this fall; the Lady Indians are determined to make a statement on the court. With Head Coach Ryan Fincham back for his second season at the helm (and eighth overall in coaching), the team enters the[Read More…]
Lady Indians Soccer ready to make noise this fall
The Berkeley Springs High School Lady Indians soccer team is gearing up for what promises to be an exciting season under the guidance of Head Coach Steve Havermale, who enters his seventh year leading the program and his 19th year in coaching overall. With a strong core of returning players[Read More…]
John L. Petersen
John L. Petersen 1943-2025 John Petersen, 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away at War Memorial Hospital on August 20, 2025. John was an avid pilot who flew off aircraft carriers as a Naval Flight Officer during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Naval Reserve after 29 years of[Read More…]
