by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians soccer team had a rollercoaster week as they played two critical matches that will help determine sectional seeding. On Tuesday, October 15, the Lady Indians traveled to Keyser for a key sectional matchup, but despite a valiant effort, they fell to the[Read More…]
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Berkeley Springs stumbles against Hampshire, prepares for homecoming battle
by Jamie Harris This past Friday night, October 18, the Berkeley Springs Indians headed to Romney, to face the Hampshire Trojans, hoping to secure a much-needed win. Coming into the game with a 2-4 record, the Indians were aiming to add another victory to their season, with aspirations of using[Read More…]
BlackCat to host two Halloween music and mayhem events
BlackCat Music Cooperative and BlackCat Music Shop are teaming up for a double dose of Halloween fun. On Sunday, October 27 at 2 p.m. don’t miss the annual Spooktacular, featuring scary skits, lots of music, refreshments and more at the Hancock Performing Arts Center, 126 West High Street. The concert[Read More…]
Girl Scouts name Hill among 2024 Women of Distinction
Berkeley Springs resident Cindy Largent-Hill was honored last Wednesday by the Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital as one of the group’s 2024 Women of Distinction. She joins a group of over 50 women who have been received the honor since the program began 20 years ago. For 20 years, Girl Scouts[Read More…]
November bill will reflect public water rate increase
by Trish Rudder Berkeley Springs Water Works (BSWW), the town- owned water department, is reminding its customers that the water rate increase will appear on the next bill. In the October 8 Bath Town Council meeting, Councilman Dave O’Connell, who chairs the water department committee, said the water tariff will[Read More…]
West Virginia’s early voting in-person begins today
Registered West Virginia voters wanting to participate in the November General Election can vote early and in person starting today, Wednesday, October 23. West Virginia offers 10 days of early voting, including two Saturdays – October 26 and November 2. Early voting takes place in the Morgan County Courthouse in[Read More…]
Full moon rising
Elizabeth O’Meally caught the vivid colors and shapes of a recent moonrise near Widmyer Elementary in Berkeley Springs.
Cases of deer infected with Hemorrhagic Disease continue to rise; hunting season brings focus to deer health
by Kate Evans Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) — an acute, infectious, often fatal viral disease that attacks white-tailed deer — is getting the attention of DNR officers and hunters as fall sets in. The disease is characterized by extensive hemorrhages and oral lesions and has been found in white-tailed deer[Read More…]
Gov. Justice appoints Mike Graney as state’s acting Economic Development Secretary
Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Mike Graney as acting secretary of West Virginia’s Department of Economic Development. Former Secretary Mitch Carmichael, who has served in the position since its creation in 2021, is stepping away to move into the private sector, the governor’s office said. “When we reshaped our thinking[Read More…]
Commissioners back broadband applications, discuss options for secondary emergency operations center
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners approved their annual financial statement during a routine meeting on Wednesday, October 16. Commissioners also approved reimbursement to a property owner for a duplicate payment of Hotel/Motel tax for a rental property. The owner had remitted the tax to the county at the same[Read More…]
