Andrew D. Michael Andrew David Michael, 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown, Pa. Arrangements will be announced and being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
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Early morning accident near Fish Hatchery fatal for Illinois driver
An accident early on Saturday morning south of Fish Hatchery Road in southern Morgan County claimed the life of a Chicago man who was driving a tractor trailer that left the roadway and struck a tree. Morgan County Sheriff Johnnie Walter confirmed Saturday morning that the accident, which happened around[Read More…]
Candice Ann Silver
Candice Ann Silver 1951-2025 Candice Ann Silver, better known as Candy, age 73, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born Saturday, August 25, 1951, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Leo Murray, Sr.[Read More…]
John Robert Bowers II
John Robert Bowers II 1955-2025 John Robert “Bobby” Bowers II, age 70, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. Born January 19, 1955 in Frederick, Md., he was the son of the late John Roberts and Dorothy Gorman Bowers. Bobby[Read More…]
Daniel Gary Smith III
Daniel Gary Smith III 1966-2025 Daniel Gary Smith III, age 58, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at his home. Born October 13, 1966 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Daniel Gary Smith, Jr. and the late Beverly Lane (Miller)[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Track & Field competes at cold, blustery Keyser Meet
Battling through cold winds and challenging conditions at Alumni Stadium in Keyser, the Berkeley Springs High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams turned in gritty performances at a six-team meet hosted by Keyser High School. Despite the elements, several Berkeley Springs athletes stood out with personal and seasonal[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Tennis Teams battle Petersburg, compete at PVC Championships
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School tennis teams traveled to Petersburg High School on Tuesday, April 15, for a hard- fought match against the Vikings. The boys’ squad came away with an impressive 5-2 team victory, while the Lady Indians fell just short in a 4-2 loss. The[Read More…]
Lady Indians battle through Spring Break gauntlet
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School Lady Indians softball team powered through a de- manding Spring Break Week with grit, growth and flashes of brilliance across six tough games, finishing the stretch with a 2-4 record. Here’s how the week unfolded: Monday, April 14 Battle for the Potomac[Read More…]
Warm Springs Middle School honored for manufacturing ed efforts & student video
“Explore the New Manufacturing” group made a surprise award presentation to Warm Springs Middle School at the organization’s Eastern Regional Awards Ceremony late last month. Jamie Harris, the Warm Springs principal, accepted the 2025 Outstanding Industry Educator Award on behalf of the school. The award celebrates skilled and dedicated educators[Read More…]
State opens summer EBT program for West Virginian students
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has been approved to issue Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) during the 2025 summer period. All eligible children will receive a one-time $120 in grocery benefits this summer. Summer EBT benefits can be spent on items that[Read More…]
