by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board recognized Warm Springs Intermediate School teachers Shanahan Elmore and Marianna Ruggiero at their February 4 meeting for their accomplishment of becoming National Board Certified Teachers. School board vice-president Laura Smith said board officials have always tried to encourage teachers to pursue the[Read More…]
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Foxglove Garden Club to complete walkway in German Cemetery with old Fairfax pavers
by Trish Rudder Jan Wilkins, Foxglove Garden Club president, asked and received permission from the Bath Town Council to complete the yellow brick walkway in the German Cemetery. At the February 4 council meeting, Wilkins said the unfinished brick walkway that meanders through part of the cemetery will continue to[Read More…]
Sleepy Creek Watershed receives Stream Partners Grant
Sleepy Creek Watershed Association is the recipient of a 2025 Stream Partners Grant in the amount of $4,525 from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Conservation Agency, Division of Natural Resources and Division of Forestry. Sleepy Creek Watershed Association plans to host an educational workshop series, covering topics such[Read More…]
Start seeds indoors to get a jump on spring
by Lisa Schauer Even if the snow is still falling outside, we can dream of warmer days, and plan for bigger harvests by bringing the joy of gardening indoors. Seed starting holds many advantages for gardeners, including cost savings, hardier plants, and access to a wider variety of heirloom vegetables[Read More…]
A day early, because…winter
This weekly “Wednesday” edition of the paper has been printed early this week because of the anticipated forecast for bad weather on Tuesday into Wednesday. We value the safety of our employees and our customers, so we’re getting the paper out ahead of schedule to avoid any distribution difficulties. Good[Read More…]
Ralph E. “Bro” Lariscy
Ralph E. “Bro” Lariscy With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph E. “Bro” Lariscy, who passed away February 5, 2025 at the age of 75, surrounded by family in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Born in West Palm Beach, Ralph was an inspirational man who served with honor and[Read More…]
Virginia Kay Poffinberger
Virginia Kay Poffinberger 1955-2025 Kay passed from this earth on the morning of January 31st 2025. She was a beloved wife of 48 years, a sister, a mother, grand & great grandmother who loved all her many animals and the little ones which would bring her joy and love. She[Read More…]
Wilford Frelon Mincher
Wilford Frelon Mincher 1954-2025 Wilford Frelon Mincher, age 70, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born July 11, 1954 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of[Read More…]
New book explores local resident’s experience with unusual disorder
When Sadie Dingfelder moved to Berkeley Springs in March 2021, she said she promised herself that she’d tell absolutely everyone she met about her “weird” neurological disorder — prosopagnosia, also known as faceblindness. “I can see faces just fine. My problem is that I forget them the moment I look[Read More…]
Paw Paw Pirates show grit against Southern Garrett Rams
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates faced off against the #2 ranked Southern Garrett Rams from Oakland, Md., in a thrilling matchup at the Western Maryland Classic hosted by Garrett College. Despite a valiant effort, the Pirates ultimately fell 79-63 in a hard-fought contest. Southern Garrett started strong, taking[Read More…]
