Dalton Lee Colley 1994-2025 Dalton Lee Colley, age 31, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his home. Born June 9, 1994 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Bryan Edward and Karen Lee Buckley Colley. He was a graduate of Old[Read More…]
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Small Business Admin. opens access to federal disaster loans for May floods
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia who sustained economic losses caused by flooding, excessive rain and flash flooding that occurred May 13-14, 2025. The disaster declaration covers[Read More…]
Glenna J. Davison
Glenna J. Davison 1937-2025 My wonderful life by Glenna J. Davison. This starts out when I came into this world in 1937. I never thought I would make it to 1947 then 1957. But then I met Larry in 1954 and we’ve been together ever since. He has always been the[Read More…]
Emory Harrison Fleegle, Jr.
Emory Harrison Fleegle, Jr. 1947-2025 Emory Harrison Fleegle, Jr., age 78, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his daughter’s home. Born May 9, 1947 in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Emory Harrison Fleegle, Sr. and Hallie Jane Corbett Fleegle. Emory attended[Read More…]
Local man sentenced to federal prison for coercion of minor
A Berkeley Springs man — Joel Galen Patton, 40, — has been sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. Patton was talking to who he believed to be a 14-year-old female online, requesting nude photos of the teen, as well as sending[Read More…]
Beatrice “Betty” Kreinik
Beatrice “Betty” Kreinik 1934-2025 Beatrice “Betty” Kreinik, 90, of Hedgesville, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at her home. Born November 30, 1934 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Ernest Beshi and Josephine Marchese Beshi. She was an activist for human rights and animal rights. A first generation American,[Read More…]
Ricky Eugene Unger
Ricky Eugene Unger 1960-2025 Ricky Eugene Unger, age 65, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at his home. Born July 9, 1960 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Melvin Edgar Unger, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., and the late Bernadine Mason Unger. He was[Read More…]
DNR reminds new hunters to complete hunter education before fall seasons
As excitement builds for fall hunting in West Virginia, the Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding anyone born on or after January 1, 1975, that completing a hunter education course is a legal requirement before buying a hunting license. “Hunter education is the foundation of safe and responsible hunting,”[Read More…]
County seeks public input on recreation center uses
by Lisa Schauer Morgan County Wellness Center, the county’s first public indoor fitness and recreation center, is seeking public input on potential uses for the 10,000 square foot facility. Located in the former Rankin Fitness Center in Berkeley Springs, the center was purchased by the county back in March. Since[Read More…]
Eric Glascock
Eric Glascock October 16, 1974-July 24, 2025 Eric Glascock, 50, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2025. Born and raised in Berkeley Springs, Eric was known for his strong work ethic, his big heart and his love for the outdoors. He was preceded in death by[Read More…]
