D.C.-based artist Janis Goodman, who divides her time between Washington, D.C. and Berkeley Springs, is showing her seasonal drawings and paintings at Creekside Collective Gallery now through March 31. An opening reception is being held on Saturday, March 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Goodman is a Professor of Fine[Read More…]
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Berkeley Springs Indians Basketball has strong week with 2-1 record
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians had an eventful week on the court, finishing with a solid 2-1 record in their recent matchups. The week kicked off on Tuesday, February 18, as the Indians hosted a thrilling game against the Clear Spring Blazers. In a tight contest that kept[Read More…]
Indians finish second at Class A/AA Region 1 Wrestling Championships
Eligah Parsell captures 113 lb. Regional Title by Jamie Harris This past Saturday, February 22 the Berkeley Springs Indians wrestling team was ready for action in the Class A/AA Region I Championships held at St. Mary’s High School. Going into the event the Indians were one of the favored teams[Read More…]
Paw Paw Pirates dominate Hancock in convincing victory
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates put together a commanding performance on Saturday, February 22, rolling past the Hancock Panthers 74-52 in a road victory at Hancock High School. The Pirates came out firing in the first quarter, outscoring the Panthers 19-12 behind an aggressive offensive attack. Paw Paw[Read More…]
Youth art exhibit opens at the Ice House
The Morgan Arts Council celebrates National Youth Art Month with an annual exhibit of artwork created by local youth at the Ice House in Berkeley Springs. This year, Anna Ruggerio and Jordan Warren are the curators of this inspiring exhibit. Two floors of the Ice House will be overflowing with[Read More…]
Supreme Court to launch online Circuit Court records system
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has announced that a new online system to search and access circuit court records in all 55 counties will go live and be available to the public beginning March 10. The West Virginia Public Access Search System, or WVPASS, will provide online[Read More…]
School board adopts 2025-2026 calendar with Aug. 19 start & full week fall and spring breaks
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board adopted their 2025-2026 school calendar Option I after a second public hearing at their February 18 meeting, which was held at Berkeley Springs High School. Morgan County Schools Assistant Superintendent Jeromy Duelley gave a presentation on the 2025-2026 school calendar options at[Read More…]
Make-A-Wish® to hold volunteer training in March
Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia is seeking volunteers to join its incredible team of wish granters. From helping children brainstorm ideas for their wish to organizing fundraisers, volunteers are essential to carrying out the Make-A-Wish mission. As members of “wish teams,” volunteers are the faces of Make-A-Wish in their[Read More…]
Bath hires Reiff as new police officer
by Trish Rudder The Town of Bath hired a new police officer that was sworn in by Mayor Scott Merki on Friday, February 21. Hunter Reiff will begin working a full-time schedule on March 4 for the police department, said Sandra Venuto, Police Administrative Specialist. Reiff is an uncertified officer[Read More…]
Structure fire injures Largent resident
by Kate Evans A structure fire Monday night in the Hampshire County area of Largent resulted in a burn victim being flown out from Great Cacapon for medical care. The 911 call for the structure fire came in at 11:19 p.m. for William Demoss Road in Largent, said Hampshire County[Read More…]
