Curtis J. Waugh, Sr. 1958-2025 Curtis James Waugh, Sr., 66, of Berkeley Spring, W.Va., died on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at his home. Curtis was born on December 9, 1958 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., the son of the late Avon R. and Shirley L. Bowers Waugh. He worked for Plumley[Read More…]
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Robert Affeldt
Robert Affeldt 1939-2025 Robert “Bob” Affeldt, age 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born July 18, 1939 in Ferndale, Md., he was the son of the late Elmer and Elizabeth Pearson Nevaker. He was a Christian.[Read More…]
Beverly Jean Locke
Beverly Jean Locke 1940-2025 Beverly Jean Locke, age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Born December 7, 1940, in Everett, Mass., she was the daughter of the late John A. and Laura Taylor Rowe, both born in Newfoundland, Canada. She graduated[Read More…]
Hill sentenced to 16-80 years for sexual crimes against minors
by Kate Shunney A Berkeley Springs man was sentenced to 16-80 years in prison last Thursday, February 6 in Morgan County Circuit Court for multiple counts of sexual abuse and failure to update his registry information with the West Virginia State Police Sex Offender Registry. Shannon W. Hill, 63, appeared[Read More…]
County teachers Elmore & Ruggiero earn National Board Certification
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board recognized Warm Springs Intermediate School teachers Shanahan Elmore and Marianna Ruggiero at their February 4 meeting for their accomplishment of becoming National Board Certified Teachers. School board vice-president Laura Smith said board officials have always tried to encourage teachers to pursue the[Read More…]
Foxglove Garden Club to complete walkway in German Cemetery with old Fairfax pavers
by Trish Rudder Jan Wilkins, Foxglove Garden Club president, asked and received permission from the Bath Town Council to complete the yellow brick walkway in the German Cemetery. At the February 4 council meeting, Wilkins said the unfinished brick walkway that meanders through part of the cemetery will continue to[Read More…]
Sleepy Creek Watershed receives Stream Partners Grant
Sleepy Creek Watershed Association is the recipient of a 2025 Stream Partners Grant in the amount of $4,525 from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Conservation Agency, Division of Natural Resources and Division of Forestry. Sleepy Creek Watershed Association plans to host an educational workshop series, covering topics such[Read More…]
Start seeds indoors to get a jump on spring
by Lisa Schauer Even if the snow is still falling outside, we can dream of warmer days, and plan for bigger harvests by bringing the joy of gardening indoors. Seed starting holds many advantages for gardeners, including cost savings, hardier plants, and access to a wider variety of heirloom vegetables[Read More…]
A day early, because…winter
This weekly “Wednesday” edition of the paper has been printed early this week because of the anticipated forecast for bad weather on Tuesday into Wednesday. We value the safety of our employees and our customers, so we’re getting the paper out ahead of schedule to avoid any distribution difficulties. Good[Read More…]
Ralph E. “Bro” Lariscy
Ralph E. “Bro” Lariscy With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph E. “Bro” Lariscy, who passed away February 5, 2025 at the age of 75, surrounded by family in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Born in West Palm Beach, Ralph was an inspirational man who served with honor and[Read More…]
