by Jamie Harris Berkeley Springs Indians wrestling team traveled to Accident, Md., this past Tuesday, January 28 for a tri-match at Northern Garrett High School. The Indian wrestlers were prepared to take on the homestanding Huskies and the Southern Garrett Rams. In the first match the Indians were able to[Read More…]
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County students put their math skills to the test at Math Field Day
Students from across Morgan County gathered to put their mathematical skills to the test at the annual Morgan County Schools Math Field Day on January 28. The event challenged students from grades 4 through 12 with rigorous estimation activities, problem-solving activities, and mental math exercises. Math Field Day brings together[Read More…]
911 director asks for help with local hang-up calls
Morgan County 911 Director Marshall Younker took to social media to ask the public again to help avoid unnecessary responses to accidental phone calls to the emergency dispatch center. “We ask again that if you accidentally dial 911 that you please stay on the line and answer the questions the[Read More…]
West Virginia hunters harvest 2,479 black bears in 2024
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that hunters in West Virginia harvested 2,479 black bears during the combined 2024 archery, crossbow and firearms seasons. The preliminary harvest for the combined 2024 seasons was lower than the 2,830 bears taken in 2023. As predicted by the 2024 Mast[Read More…]
Bosben-Grayson pleads guilty to 2023 murder of Morgan County man
A Maryland man has pled guilty to murdering Geoffrey Reed in his southern Morgan County home in March of 2023. Ian Patrick Bosben-Grayson entered the guilty plea in Morgan County Circuit Court on Friday, January 31 during a hearing just days before his trial for the murder was to begin.[Read More…]
Number 21 at BSHS- Alaira Harrington carries on the “Didawick” family tradition.
by Jan Didawick One wouldn’t necessarily think a number would be that big of a deal, especially the number 21, but for one native family in Morgan County, the number 21 in girls sports at Berkeley Springs High School has played a huge part off and on for almost 50[Read More…]
Chocolate lovers like… no, love … Valentine’s Day
by Trish Rudder For lovers of chocolate, Valentine’s Day not only celebrates the love of your life, but it not so secretly demonstrates a day that acknowledges the rich, dark sweetness of chocolate for those of us who enjoy it. Here are some recipes that allows you to enjoy luxurious[Read More…]
Chamber to host Career Fair again at BSHS in March
The Morgan County Career 2025 is right around the corner, and now is the time to register for a free table. The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will team up again with Berkeley Springs High School to bring local businesses and students together for their Second Annual Career Fair[Read More…]
Coolfont fire cleanup begins with plans for rebuilding
by Kate Shunney On Monday, heavy equipment moved around the remains of Coolfont’s Treetop House, pushing charred material off the floor of what had been the main reception area for resort guests for more than 50 years. A January 26 fire consumed the distinctive A-frame lodge that was the recognizable[Read More…]
COVID-19, Influenza A and B cases increase since start of January
by Kate Evans While seasonal influenza activity has risen and keeps increasing across the country, local physicians have been seeing lots of cases of COVID-19 and Influenza A and B. River Bend Family Medicine Heather Goodman, certified medical assistant with River Bend Family Medicine, said that their office had seen[Read More…]
