Morgan County Sheriff Johnnie Walter and Chief Deputy Eric Widmeyer last week honored two officers who were the primary responders to a violent domestic incident in July of 2025 in which a resident and child narrowly escaped becoming victims of an armed and violent assailant. “Everyone thinks nothing happens here,[Read More…]
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It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Strawberry Pie
Strawberry pie I was reading that Glascock’s had their first ever April strawberries at the farmer’s market. There’s nothing sweeter than a freshly picked strawberry that is still warm from the sun, bright red, and bursting with flavor. They make the best desserts and jams and are just as perfect[Read More…]
Birding along the Cacapon reveals diversity of species
by Peter Wood Editor’s note: This is part of a series appearing throughout the year about the creatures, plants and people in and around the Cacapon River. The Cacapon River watershed is a marvel. A wonder, full of life in the steep forested hillsides, the wavy grass pastures and the[Read More…]
Barbara Gale Fleece
Barbara Gale Fleece 1956-2026 Barbara Gale Fleece, age 70, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Seaton Senior Living in Hagerstown, Md., while under the care of Hospice of Washington County. Born February 3, 1956 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of Charles[Read More…]
County hosts 44th annual West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference
by Lisa Schauer For the first time, Morgan County is hosting the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia’s annual three-day conference and awards banquet, concluding at the Ice House. The conference began on Tuesday, May 12 and continues through Thursday, May 14. The alliance supports preservation of West Virginia’s historic places.[Read More…]
Jana A. Lintz
Jana A. Lintz 1988-2026 Jana A. Lintz, 37, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Toledo, Ohio. She was born May 18, 1988 to David Warren and Karen Deily Lintz. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics from Toledo University. Jana is survived by her sisters, Sarah (Brooks) Elson, Laura (Christian) Medel[Read More…]
Shift supervisor at local restaurant pleads guilty to sexual assault
A 24-year-old shift supervisor at a local restaurant pleaded guilty in Morgan County Circuit Court to third degree sexual assault on Thursday, May 7. Bruce S. Garzon-Earthman, of unknown address, was 23 when the assault occurred in the break room at work. The victim was under the age of 16[Read More…]
Pious Ridge barn fire draws area companies
A barn fire on Monday evening brought fire companies to Pious Ridge as the structure became fully involved. Units from Berkeley Springs, Great Cacapon and Hancock responded, getting the fire under control by 8 p.m. Fire officials said the structure was a total loss. No information was available about the[Read More…]
Denise M. Sutton
Denise M. Sutton Denise Mary Sutton, 87, of Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Services will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs.
Lillian Sophia Rauch Frendzel
Lillian Sophia Rauch Frendzel 1932-2026 Lillian Sophia Rauch Frendzel, 93, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at her home. Lillian was born on November 14, 1932, in Kozieglowy, Poland, to the late Hermann Rauch and Marie Amalie (Krüger) Rauch. Her early life was shaped[Read More…]
