Emil Julian Dawson 1939-2026 Emil Julian Dawson, 86, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2026, surrounded by love, after a life centered on family, hard work, and simple joys. Born on August 3, 1939, Emil (Julian) grew up on a farm in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., as the middle[Read More…]
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Darlene Linda Webb
Darlene Linda Webb 1961-2026 With deep sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved sister, Darlene Linda Webb, on Friday. March 13, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born on July 24, 1961, to the late George & Ruby (Murphy) Rockwell. Darlene was a kind soul with a[Read More…]
Watershed group to host second “Green Drinks” event with water-related arts March 20
On Friday, March 20, from 6-8 p.m., the Warm Springs Watershed Association (WSWA) will host a second Green Drinks program at Creekside Creamery and Provisions, located at 123 Congress Street in Berkeley Springs. Photos by Warm Springs Watershed Assoc. board member Stan Oaks are included in the art show entitled[Read More…]
Two Maryland residents admit to drug trafficking in the Eastern Panhandle
Two Maryland residents have admitted to selling illegal narcotics in Berkeley County, West Virginia, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. Terrell Antonio Henderson, 34, of Halethorpe, Maryland, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the distribution of cocaine base. According to court records and his plea agreement, Henderson conspired with others[Read More…]
Smith, Andrews & Close earn awards at State Science Fair
Students from all over West Virginia competed in the WV State Science and Engineering Fair at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center on Monday, March 9. A total of 227 students from 20 counties took part in the competition. In order to participate at the state level, students must have[Read More…]
Downtown curbs being upgraded for accessibility under state effort
by Lisa Schauer Work crews were spotted last week demolishing corner curbing and pouring new handicapped-accessible curb ramps in the Town of Bath and doing minor sidewalk ramping repairs. A worker said they had 30 curbs to do in this town. That includes installing red detection mats. The West Virginia[Read More…]
Decorating hearts at the Berkeley Springs Center
Girl Scout Troop 15151 recently visited Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center to make valentine’s day crafts with the residents, along with some additional Scout visitors. submitted photos
Future in question for historic Black church downtown
by Lisa Schauer “It doesn’t look like a church, but the owners want to donate it,” said John Bohrer, a member of the Historic Landmark Commission for Town of Bath. The Historic Landmark Commission seeks to preserve the town’s historic sites. Commission Chair Priscilla Jones introduced Bohrer before Bath council[Read More…]
Saturday poses busy day for first responders
An especially busy series of emergency calls on Saturday, March 14 sent the county’s fire, police and EMS agencies in multiple directions to assist residents. Calls included a structure fire on Brook View Acres off Henry O. Michael Road, a woods fire off the 900 block of Rockford Road in[Read More…]
Frances Catherine Younker
Frances Catherine Younker 1934-2026 Frances Catherine Younker of Hancock, Maryland, passed away on February 20, 2026, after several years of health challenges. She was born on November 20, 1934, to George and Pearl Caldwell in Hancock. She grew up on Casper Orchards and attended Hancock High School. She is survived[Read More…]
