by Geoff Fox Hancock Mayor Ralph Salvagno said local people need to stay “vigilant” to keep the number of coronavirus cases low in the coming weeks. On April 15, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued an executive order for Marylanders to wear a face covering when inside any retail establishment or when riding any form of […]

by KATE SHUNNEY Berkeley Springs Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility on Autumn Acres Road, will be one of the state’s nursing facilities to extend COVID-19 testing to all patients and employees. The center is owned by Stonerise, which operates 17 facilities in West Virginia. On Friday, April 17, Governor Jim Justice ordered that all […]

by Jim Buzzerd A couple more recruits A few weeks ago I mentioned the commitment of four-star Spring Valley tackle Wyatt Milum to play football at West Virginia University. Since then the Mountaineers have received two more commitments from highly touted prospects. Ohio running back Jaylen Anderson has pledged to WVU as has Alabama quarterback […]

Forty nine of the most outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. Representing Berkeley Springs High School and the only four selected from West Virginia are First Team  – Trevor Albanese and Sam Ambrose. Honorable Mention […]

by KATE EVANS A suspicious early morning April 16 structure fire at 3394 Cherry Run Road is currently under investigation by West Virginia Assistant Fire Marshal George Harms as suspected arson. Harms is asking the public for their help and information regarding the fire. Harms said that the fire involved an outbuilding across from a […]

The Maryland Department of Labor (Labor) last week provided important updates about the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Eligible Marylanders began seeing their additional $600 per week payments on Friday, April 17. This Friday, April 24, the department will be launching a new one-stop unemployment insurance application to […]

Work continues at a slower pace on the northern addition to the Cacapon State Park lodge. by Kate Shunney Even when West Virginia State Parks can reopen their facilities under the governor’s direction, Cacapon State Park’s lodge will stay closed to undergo renovation work, said Park Superintendent Scott Fortney. Construction continues at a slow pace […]

by KATE SHUNNEY A Hedgesville man is seeking a action from a Kanawha County judge to stop votes for Ken Reed from being counted during the June 9 primary election. Howard Stone, through Cross Lanes attorney Patrick Lane, filed a lawsuit in Kanawha County Circuit Court in late March against Mac Warner, Secretary of State […]

Paul J. McCusker 1946-2020 Paul Joseph McCusker, 74 of Little Orleans, Maryland, passed away at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh, Pa, on April 17, 2020. Born at his home on January 22, 1946, he was the son of Arlington Sylvester and Jessie Eleanor (Barnes) McCusker. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Jessie […]

James G. Wiggington, Sr. 1970-2020 James Garfield Wiggington, Sr., 49, of Berkeley Springs died on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 in Berkeley Springs. He was born in Adams County, Pa. on April 13, 1970. He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1988. He is survived by his wife Barbara Wiggington; one son James Wigginton, Jr.; three […]