West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation ordering flags to be flown at half mast until sunset on the day of internment to honor the life of Pope Francis. “We join Catholics around the world to mourn the loss of Pope Francis,” said Governor Morrisey. “His Holiness served the Church with[Read More…]
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Second Hands Off rally draws larger crowd
Lines of rally attendees held signs along Valley Road in front of the Morgan County Courthouse on Saturday, April 19 as part of a second “Hands Off” public rally event held nationwide to push back against historic cuts to government programs by the current administration. Signs called for preserving Veterans[Read More…]
Microburst storm cuts off power, hospital access & leaves damage in its path
by Kate Shunney Just half an hour of intense weather on Saturday evening inflicted severe damage on parts of Morgan County, cut power to thousands and cut off access to War Memorial Hospital for close to a full day. At around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, a storm moved[Read More…]
Paw Paw Pirates battle weather, tough competition at Berkeley Springs Track Meet
by Jamie Harris On a chilly and rain-soaked Friday, April 11, the Paw Paw High School Pirates track and field teams braved the elements at Berkeley Springs High School to compete in a seven-team meet featuring some of the local programs in the region. Despite the cold and rainy conditions,[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Tennis recap
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School tennis teams delivered a strong performance on their home courts Wednesday, April 9, as they hosted Bishop Walsh out of Frostburg, Md., at the Warm Springs Tennis Courts. With grit and determination, both the Indians and Lady Indians came away with key[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs hosts Tri-State Track & Field battle in cold, rainy conditions
by Jamie Harris Despite cold temperatures and steady rain, the Berkeley Springs High School track & field team braved the elements on Friday, April 11, to host a highly competitive meet featuring teams from across the tri-state area. With seven boys’ teams and five girls’ teams in attendance, the meet[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs High School Softball faces ups and downs in busy week
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School softball team experienced a rollercoaster week, culminating in a 1-2 record that showcased both resilience and challenges. The week kicked off on Wednesday, April 9, as the Lady Indians hosted the East Hardy Cougars in a nail-biting showdown. Despite damp conditions[Read More…]
Indians snap losing streak with commanding win over Oak Glen
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians faced a tough matchup against the Hancock Panthers on Monday afternoon, resulting in a 7-2 loss at home. Hancock surged ahead early, securing a 5-0 lead before Berkeley Springs managed to put a run on the board in the bottom of the fifth[Read More…]
WV Spring Gobbler season to open April 21
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that turkey hunting will return to West Virginia on April 21 when the spring gobbler season opens across the state. During the season, which will run for five weeks until May 25, hunters may harvest one bearded bird per day with[Read More…]
Bus driver Stephen McDoniel is the school Service Personnel of the Year
by Kate Evans Morgan County school bus driver Stephen McDoniel was chosen as the Service Personnel of the Year at the April 1 school board meeting. McDoniel said that it’s his second full year as a Morgan County Schools bus driver. He started as a substitute driver. McDoniel retired from[Read More…]
