Steven L. Weber 1966-2020 Steven Lynn Weber, age 54, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at War Memorial Hospital. Born January 28, 1966 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Ralph Wayne, Sr. and Mary Ellen Corbin Fox. He was a Christian. Steve was a Corporal with the […]

by Kate Shunney Two things come to mind when I think of berry picking as a kid – chiggers and cobbler. No matter what clothes Mom made us put on before we headed out to the blackberry bushes – long-sleeved denim shirt, jeans, tall socks – I got attacked by chigger bugs. The bites itched […]

by Jamie Harris Berkeley Springs High School senior Trent Fischer was on the Indians track and field team for the last three years throwing shot and discus. Last season Fischer finished in the top 12 in both the shot and discus at the PVC Championships. Fischer was also a member of the Indians soccer team. […]

by Jim Buzzerd COVID-19 Well, it’s almost July and there is less reason to be optimistic about the end of the COVID-19 pandemic than say a month ago. I’m not looking at data that supports that notion, just a constant barrage of new cases being reported on local news outlets. To clarify what local is […]

from the Maryland Health Connection Summer is almost here and temperatures are beginning to rise. As you ease into a new routine this season, it’s important to remember to keep your body and your mind healthy.Here are five tips to help you take care of yourself. Wear Sunscreen Whether you’re going to the beach or […]

Amateur radio operators from around Morgan County and the region are coming together to form an emergency network to help supplement official communications in the event of a major disaster in the area. Ham radio has long been known for being able to pass information between long and short distances when all other conventional forms […]

by Kate Evans More than 10 Berkeley County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 after coming home from a trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, said Berkeley/Morgan County Health Officer Dr. Terrence Reidy. Reidy said they were part of a large group of people that knew each other and went to the southern beach together. […]

Girl Scouts of Nation’s Capital has named three women from the Eastern Panhandle as the 2020 “Women of Distinction.” This honor recognizes women from Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties whose outstanding work distinguishes them as excellent leaders and role models for girls. The honorees will be recognized at a special luncheon to be held on […]

by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney Community members held American flags and blue line American flags at the corners of Washington Street and Fairfax Street in support of police. Vehicles showed their support by blowing their horns, waving, or yelling out the window. A number of tractor-trailer drives blew their horns and gave thumbs up […]

by Geoff Fox Town officials are still waiting on word from the National Park Service about the repair of the bridge crossing the C&O Canal in Hancock. Town Manager Joe Gilbert said the NPS owns the property, however the authority to repair the bridge falls under the Federal Highway Administration. The bridge across the C&O […]