by KATE EVANS The tradition of making jack-o-lanterns at Halloween is centuries old and goes back to an Irish legend about a thieving con man known as “Stingy Jack.” One version of the story says that Jack was being chased by village people after he stole some things and that the devil appeared to him and […]

by KATE EVANS Three staff persons at War Memorial Hospital’s Extended Care Facility have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources COVID-19 website data on Tuesday, October 20.  The three cases are considered an outbreak. War Memorial Hospital Vice President Heather Sigel, RN, BSN, MA said […]

by TRISH RUDDER A sales agreement for the old school building on Green Street in Berkeley Springs is pending approval. The Town of Bath’s Historic Landmarks Commission is concerned by the planned sale of the old school building on Green Street to Lotus Healthcare Group. The building and the surrounding property is under contract to be […]

Edward J. Gill 1959-2020 Edward Joseph Gill, age 60, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. died on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 21, 1959 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of Georgiana Grammar Gill of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and the late Joseph Eugen […]

Edward S. Farrell, III Edward Stephen Farrell, III, recently of Great Cacapon, W.Va., but originally (and always) from Pittsburgh, Pa., died unexpectedly on October 17, 2020. Homer/Eddie/Ed is survived by his dog Olaf – the love of his life – the other love of his life and wife of almost 25 years Beth, Mother Donna, […]

Carroll A. Young 1927-2020 Carroll A. Young, 93, passed away in his favorite recliner at his home on October 16, 2020. He was born on April 13, 1927 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia to Maude and George Young. He graduated from Berkeley Springs High School in 1945. Carroll (also known as Bing) met his wife […]

Anna C. Riggleman 1924-2020   Anna Catherine “Katie” Riggleman, age 96, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born October 10, 1924 in Moorefield, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Amos Ray and Anna Susan Burns Walters. She […]

Elaine M. Lincoln 1951-2020 Elaine May Lincoln, 69, of Berkeley Springs, died Thursday, October 22, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland Medical Center, Cumberland, Md. Born February 16, 1951 in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Orbra Leroy “Mutt” and Maretta Mae Carter Lineweaver. She was a Christian. She attended public schools in Morgan County and […]

Jackie L. McBee 1936-2020 Jackie Landon McBee, age 83, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born November 26, 1936 in Sleepy Creek, W.Va., he was the son of the late Renzie Dowl and Thelma Elizabeth Householder McBee. He was a member of Johnsontown Bible Church in […]

Christopher “Chris” G. Kesner Christopher “Chris” G. Kesner, 40, of Hendersonville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2020. A native of West Virginia, he was the son of Hazel Waugh and the late Eston G. Kesner. Chris was a former C. William Hetzer employee, but will be deeply missed by his current work family […]