Denise L. Wachter Denise Lynne Wachter, 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Sunday, March 29, 2026 at UMPC Carlisle Hospital. Services will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs at a later date.
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Sandra Kay Sheppard
Sandra Kay Sheppard 1940-2026 Sandra Kay Sheppard, 85, of Rohrersville, Md., passed away on March 26, 2026, peacefully at home. She was born in Brunswick on August 2, 1940, to Charles and Louise (Kline) Carter. Sandra graduated from Brunswick High School in 1958 and went on to build a dedicated[Read More…]
Watershed group to host Make it Shine event April 8
Friends and members of the Warm Springs Watershed Association will meet on Wednesday, April 8, at 9 a.m. at the parking lot of the Morgan County Wellness Center, located at 23 Fitness Lane in Berkeley Springs. Participants will pick up trash in the area between the Wellness Center and the[Read More…]
Debra Sue Flowers
Debra Sue Flowers 1959-2026 Debra Sue Flowers, age 66, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Care Facility in Kearneysville, W.Va. Born June 2, 1959 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Joseph William and Susan[Read More…]
Donna Dobbins Ellyson
Donna Dobbins Ellyson 1957-2026 Donna Dobbins Ellyson, 68, of Berkeley Springs, (formerly of Glenville) W.Va. went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 31, 2026, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Donna was born on November 4, 1957 in Glenville, W.Va. to[Read More…]
WVDNR asks public for input to update State Wildlife Action Plan
A draft plan updating West Virginia’s approach to wildlife protection expands conservation focus for 1,292 species across 21 key areas in the state, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR). Members of the public may now review and submit comments on a draft update to the State[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Rotisserie Chicken Salad As a full-time employee at Valley Health War Memorial Hospital and a college student studying mental health counseling, my time for cooking is limited. Eating healthy and staying active are priorities for me, which has pushed me to get creative in the kitchen. One of my favorite[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs High School Chess team takes state title, earns way to national competition
Berkeley Springs High School’s chess team triumphed at the 55th West Virginia State Scholastic Chess Championship in Clarksburg. Winning first place from among six teams and 31 players, the Berkeley Springs team earned their way to nationals – a first for the school’s chess program. Team members traveled to the[Read More…]
Augusta drug dealer convicted for meth trade, weapons scheme
After a three-day trial, a federal jury convicted an Augusta man on March 26 of trafficking methamphetamine and illegally having nine firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. Charles Frederick Muffley, III, 50, was convicted of on all three counts charged in the Superseding Indictment, including conspiracy to possess with[Read More…]
Ailor earns spot at state Math Field Day
Berkeley Springs High School senior Brian Ailor secured a spot in the State Math Field Day by earning a Top 10 finish at the Region 8 Math Field Day, held on Wednesday, March 18, at Potomac State College in Keyser. Twenty-eight Morgan County students took part in the competition after[Read More…]
