Elizabeth Anne Trask 1939-2024 Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Trask, age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Charles Town, W.Va. Born September 13, 1939, in Toronto, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Florence Anne Rightmyer. Betty moved with her family to the U.S. as[Read More…]
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Arlazee E. Elliott
Arlazee E. Elliott 1940-2024 Arlazee E. Elliott, 84, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va. Born June 28, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Leola Nevel Fox. She is survived by son, Robert Elliott and wife,[Read More…]
Barbara Ellen (Stotler) Whitehorn
Barbara Ellen (Stotler) Whitehorn 1942-2024 Barbara Ellen (Stotler) Whitehorn, age 82, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. Barbara “Bobby” was born on May 30, 1942 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, to James Leroy Stotler and Mary Ellen (Hobday). Barbara graduated from Berkeley Springs High School and was[Read More…]
Helene Stella Weller
Helene Stella Weller 1933-2024 Helene Stella Weller, age 90, formerly of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Helene was born on November 11, 1933, in Big Cove Tannery, Pa., the daughter of the late David and Ethel McElhaney Harr.[Read More…]
Thomas Emil Zahnow
Thomas Emil Zahnow 1961-2024 Thomas Emil Zahnow, age 63, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, September 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born February 10, 1961 in Santa Ana, Calif., he was the son of the[Read More…]
Police assess school safety after social media comments, find no credible threat
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department worked with Morgan County Schools this morning to address comments made on social media about a possible school violence threat at Berkeley Springs High School. Law enforcement found no credible threat to student safety and classes are going on today. Despite police presence on the[Read More…]
NRGRDA, W.Va. Association of Regional Councils leading West Virginia Child Care Economic Impact Survey
Deadline looms for Mountain State’s child care community West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – In collaboration with the West Virginia Association of Regional Councils, and supported by the WV Economic Development Council, the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is launching the West Virginia Child Care Economic Impact Survey to[Read More…]
APTA-West Virginia training to focus on latest treatment strategies
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia physical therapists, committed to learning the most advanced methods about treating back pain and other physical ailments, will welcome a leading training expert to the upcoming annual conference of the West Virginia Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA-WV). APTA-WV[Read More…]
Lady Indians dominate in victory over Frankfort Falcons
by Jamie Harris On Tuesday, August 27, the Berkeley Springs High School Lady Indians soccer team traveled to Ridgely, for a thrilling showdown against sectional rival, the Frankfort Falcons. The Lady Tribe delivered a commanding performance, securing a 6-2 victory and showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength. Sophomore Circe[Read More…]
BSHS Athletic Boosters crowns Delilah Rhoten as 2024 Miss Indian
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Athletic Boosters hosted their fifth annual Miss Indian contest this year, featuring three determined participants who competed to support the school’s athletic programs. Seniors Delilah Rhoten and Tenacious Ray spent their summer raising funds through various activities from May 23 to August 23. The[Read More…]
