Virginia Kay Poffinberger 1955-2025 Kay passed from this earth on the morning of January 31st 2025. She was a beloved wife of 48 years, a sister, a mother, grand & great grandmother who loved all her many animals and the little ones which would bring her joy and love. She[Read More…]
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Wilford Frelon Mincher
Wilford Frelon Mincher 1954-2025 Wilford Frelon Mincher, age 70, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born July 11, 1954 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of[Read More…]
New book explores local resident’s experience with unusual disorder
When Sadie Dingfelder moved to Berkeley Springs in March 2021, she said she promised herself that she’d tell absolutely everyone she met about her “weird” neurological disorder — prosopagnosia, also known as faceblindness. “I can see faces just fine. My problem is that I forget them the moment I look[Read More…]
Paw Paw Pirates show grit against Southern Garrett Rams
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates faced off against the #2 ranked Southern Garrett Rams from Oakland, Md., in a thrilling matchup at the Western Maryland Classic hosted by Garrett College. Despite a valiant effort, the Pirates ultimately fell 79-63 in a hard-fought contest. Southern Garrett started strong, taking[Read More…]
Indians Wrestling split Tri-Match at Northern Garrett
by Jamie Harris Berkeley Springs Indians wrestling team traveled to Accident, Md., this past Tuesday, January 28 for a tri-match at Northern Garrett High School. The Indian wrestlers were prepared to take on the homestanding Huskies and the Southern Garrett Rams. In the first match the Indians were able to[Read More…]
County students put their math skills to the test at Math Field Day
Students from across Morgan County gathered to put their mathematical skills to the test at the annual Morgan County Schools Math Field Day on January 28. The event challenged students from grades 4 through 12 with rigorous estimation activities, problem-solving activities, and mental math exercises. Math Field Day brings together[Read More…]
911 director asks for help with local hang-up calls
Morgan County 911 Director Marshall Younker took to social media to ask the public again to help avoid unnecessary responses to accidental phone calls to the emergency dispatch center. “We ask again that if you accidentally dial 911 that you please stay on the line and answer the questions the[Read More…]
West Virginia hunters harvest 2,479 black bears in 2024
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that hunters in West Virginia harvested 2,479 black bears during the combined 2024 archery, crossbow and firearms seasons. The preliminary harvest for the combined 2024 seasons was lower than the 2,830 bears taken in 2023. As predicted by the 2024 Mast[Read More…]
Bosben-Grayson pleads guilty to 2023 murder of Morgan County man
A Maryland man has pled guilty to murdering Geoffrey Reed in his southern Morgan County home in March of 2023. Ian Patrick Bosben-Grayson entered the guilty plea in Morgan County Circuit Court on Friday, January 31 during a hearing just days before his trial for the murder was to begin.[Read More…]
Number 21 at BSHS- Alaira Harrington carries on the “Didawick” family tradition.
by Jan Didawick One wouldn’t necessarily think a number would be that big of a deal, especially the number 21, but for one native family in Morgan County, the number 21 in girls sports at Berkeley Springs High School has played a huge part off and on for almost 50[Read More…]
