Harry W. Zeilor, Jr. 1939-2025 Harry Walter Zeilor, Jr., 85, of Bangor, Maine, formerly of Berkeley Springs, died June 14, 2025. Burial will be private.
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Friday crash claims life of Maryland woman
A morning motor vehicle accident in the 3000 block of Valley Road claimed the life of Little Orleans woman on Friday, June 20. At 9:19 a.m., Morgan County 911 was alerted to the incident near Eddie’s Tire Service south of Berkeley Springs. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department responded to the[Read More…]
Colin J. Williams
Colin J. Williams 1961-2025 Colin J Williams (1961-2025) has gone to dwell in the eternal presence of God. A devoted husband and man of peace and faith. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Yvonne Salcedo Williams and her loving family. Colin is proceeded in death by[Read More…]
Rob Campbell
Rob Campbell April 21, 1944-June 3, 2025 Rob Campbell, 81, was a man of service. At a young age he served in the United States Navy. More recently, he was the Morgan County Sanitarian, ensuring that restaurants, and restaurant workers knew how to store, prepare and serve food in a[Read More…]
Cacapon will be part of West Virginia State Parks new Youth Golf program
West Virginia State Parks has announced a new partnership with Youth on Course, a non-profit organization aimed at making golf more affordable for youth across the state, say state officials. Cacapon State Park is one of three courses to be part of the pilot partnership, along with Pipestem Resort State[Read More…]
“No Kings” rally draws peaceful protesters outside Morgan County Courthouse
by Lisa Schauer Nearly 200 people holding hand-drawn signs and waving American flags stood outside Morgan County Courthouse and along N. Washington Street on Saturday, June 14, participating in a nationwide protest action. Berkeley Springs was one of over 2,000 cities and towns across the country holding rallies dubbed “No[Read More…]
Armed robbery suspect captured in Hedgesville
On Monday, June 9 at about 9 a.m. Berkeley County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an area of Hedgesville Road to locate a man suspected of armed robbery in Morgan County. Upon arrival, deputies located Daniel Spielman, 19, of Hedgesville, in a camper and took him into custody without incident. Spielman[Read More…]
Morgan County Schools celebrates 2025 retirees, 180 years of service
by Kate Evans Morgan County Schools 2025 retirees were honored during a retirement celebration dinner at the Country Inn on Wednesday, June 11. Eight school professional and service personnel retired this year, ending a collective 180 years of service to the county school system. Berkeley Springs High School library media/technology[Read More…]
West Virginia to get up to $53 million from opioid lawsuit settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family
Attorney General JB McCuskey has announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. He made the announcement on Monday, June 16. The Sackler family has said it[Read More…]
A walk among the classics: Mountain State Cruisers host annual Father’s Day car & truck show
by Lisa Schauer The rain held off for Mountain State Cruisers’ annual Father’s Day car and truck show at Berkeley Springs State Park on Saturday, June 14. A variety of classic, custom, and modified vehicles were shined up and on display. Enthusiasts of all ages wandered through the park, pausing[Read More…]
