by Lisa Schauer After a 10-year absence, Energy Express, a statewide summer program for K-5 students created by WVU Extension Service in 1994, is back in Morgan County. This time, it’s been redesigned as a pilot site with Morgan County Schools, Morgan County Extension Office, and AmeriCorps, a federal agency[Read More…]
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Chamber picks 2025 board
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has selected its 2025 Board of Directors from among the organization’s members. “These individuals bring their expertise, time, and commitment to further the Chamber’s mission of supporting a thriving and collaborative business community,” said Chamber Executive Director Happy Rone. Terri Beard of CNB[Read More…]
Hedgesville man charged with strangulation
On Saturday, July 12 at about 1 p.m. police responded to a 911 call about a domestic disturbance that occurred around 11 a.m. in the 100 block of Arrowhead Trail in Hedgesville. Law enforcement officers made contact with the suspect, identified as Justin A. Gould, 40, of Hedgesville. Gould claimed[Read More…]
The Critton Hollow String Band celebrates their 50th year of performing
by Kate Evans The legendary and treasured Critton Hollow String Band has performed their traditional music all over the Morgan County, the United States, Canada, Scotland, Japan, Ireland and internationally for 50 years at a multitude of folk music venues, festivals and concerts. Critton Hollow String Band will be performing[Read More…]
Commuter rail growth plan calls Hancock station a distant possibility
by Kate Shunney A multi-year public planning effort for Maryland’s commuter train service has resulted in the creation of a “MARC Growth and Transformation Plan” which was published in late June by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and Maryland Department of Transportation. MARC is the Maryland Area Regional Commuter system[Read More…]
Julie Elise Taylor
Julie Elise Taylor 1961-2025 Julie Elise Taylor, age 64, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility. Born May 4, 1961 in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ruth Ann Green Magin. She was a member[Read More…]
James (Jimmy) Douglas Funkhouser
James (Jimmy) Douglas Funkhouser 1950-2025 James (Jimmy) Douglas Funkhouser, 74, of Hedgesville, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Born on December 7, 1950, in Charleston, W.Va., he was the son of the late Marvin Funkhouser and Dorothy (Waltrick) Funkhouser. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in[Read More…]
School board discusses roof work, okays bus routes, other actions
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved the following actions at their regularly scheduled Tuesday, July 1 meeting. Assistant Superintendent Jeromy Duelley presented the Morgan County Roof Improvement 2025-2026. He noted that Morgan County Schools had been awarded funding for the project and will be replaced during the[Read More…]
Swink and Gray putting in work in the off season
by Jamie Harris As the summer winds down and the greens beckon, two rising stars from Berkeley Springs are poised to make their mark on the upcoming high school golf season. Incoming freshman Cayden Swink and sophomore Owen Gray have al- ready showcased their talents at the recent Drive, Chip[Read More…]
Eleanor K. Mock
Eleanor K. Mock 1924-2025 Eleanor K. Mock, 101, Windber, Pa., passed away July 3, 2025 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Born April 18, 1924 in Conemaugh Township, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Lloyd S. Sr. and Edna (Stahl) Keafer. Preceded in death by first husband, Earl S. Hostetler; second husband,[Read More…]
