Paul Delano Strawderman 1933-2025 Paul Delano Strawderman, age 91, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Born September 8, 1933 in Cumberland, Md., he was the son of the late Calvin Asa and Anna Helen Carder Strawderman. He was a member of Trinity-Asbury[Read More…]
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Janesta Josephine Clingerman
Janesta Josephine Clingerman 1930-2025 Janesta Josephine Clingerman, age 94 of Hagerstown, Md. and formerly of Great Cacapon, W.Va. passed away on July 29, 2025 under the care of Hospice. Born December 24, 1930 in Plum Run, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Bruce Keefer and the late Leona[Read More…]
Indians battle hard at Hampshire, fall at home to Hedgesville
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians boys’ soccer team hit the road to Hampshire County earlier this week, where they pushed the Class AAA Trojans to the limit before falling 2–0. The Tribe’s relentless effort and defensive intensity kept Hampshire off the scoreboard until the final 18 minutes of[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Golf competes at Musselman Invitational, hosts home tournament at Cacapon
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians golf team hit the road last week, traveling to Jefferson County to compete in the Musselman Invitational at the Locust Hill Golf Course. The challenging layout tested golfers from around the region, with the Indians battling through tough conditions to earn a seventh-place[Read More…]
Vikings run wild, hand Indians a 55-13 loss
by Jamie Harris The return of the Boys of Fall under the Friday night lights didn’t go as planned for the Berkeley Springs Indians, who took the long road trip into Grant County this past Friday, August 29, to face off against the Class A Petersburg Vikings. From the opening[Read More…]
Joseph L. Hess
Joseph L. Hess 1952-2025 Joseph L. Hess, age 73, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Doey’s House, Hagerstown, Md. Born Sunday, March 23, 1952, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late William (Bubber) and Maud Brannon Hess. Joseph was a graduate[Read More…]
Lady Indians make history, knock off Hampshire for first time in seven years
by Jamie Harris The Class AA Berkeley Springs Lady Indians stormed into Romney and left with a statement victory, defeating the Class AAA Hampshire Trojans 2–1 in a matchup on Tuesday night. The win marks the first time in seven years that Berkeley Springs has taken down their longtime rivals,[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats– Sweet and Hot Honey
Sweet and Hot Honey My Great-Grandmother, Arizona Henry, once told me a story about chasing honey bees during the Great Depression. “If you could find a hive, it would be like finding a gold mine,” Grandma said. Food was in short supply during that time. Finding honey was a way[Read More…]
State subject test results show gains in nearly all grade levels in county schools
by Kate Shunney West Virginia public school students, including those in Morgan County Schools, are improving in English language arts (ELA), mathematics and science according to the most recent state assessment data released by the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) recently. The state board received results from the 2024-2025[Read More…]
Warm Springs Run watershed protection plan launches with public meeting
by Lisa Schauer Local officials are in the early stages of developing a plan to protect Berkeley Springs from future flooding as the landscape around the historic town changes with highway construction and development. Last week, they invited the public to be part of the planning process for the future.[Read More…]
