Charles Varnell Burkhart 1939-2024 Charles Varnell Burkhart passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2024, with his devoted wife, Kathy, by his side. Born on January 8, 1939, in Berkeley Springs to his loving parents, Georgia (McCoy) and Chuck Burkhart, Varnell spent most of his life in his cherished[Read More…]
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Berkeley Springs Cross Country shines at Coach Charlie Kuh Invitational
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School Cross Country teams competed in the Coach Charlie Kuh Invitational, held at Keyser High School this past Saturday, October 5, showing tremendous improvement and achieving multiple personal and season records. On the girls’ side, Bella Shoemaker led the way with a strong[Read More…]
Philip Barbour overpowers Berkeley Springs 47-14 under the lights
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians hosted the Philip Barbour Colts under the lights of Morgan Field last Friday, October 4, in a tough battle that ended in a 47-14 loss for the home team. Philip Barbour set the tone early and proved to be a formidable opponent throughout[Read More…]
As spotted lanternfly infests region, ag experts ask public to help curb spread
by Kate Evans Residents should keep watching for signs of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) as the insect continues to expand its range and threaten fruit trees, hardwood trees and crops in many states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The insect was first found in Berks County,[Read More…]
49th Apple Butter Festival will fill the streets with hometown traditions
Berkeley Springs’ 49th annual Apple Butter Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13. A Craft Beer and WV Wine Garden will be open to kick off the weekend Friday, October 11 from 5-9 p.m., with craft breweries, local wineries, distilleries, and food trucks. A nostalgic hometown parade[Read More…]
Local teen to participate in Miss Amazing WV on October 12
by Trish Rudder Morgan County resident Haley Barnhart will be participating in the ‘Miss Amazing West Virginia” event in Clarksburg on Saturday, October 12. Barnhart won first place last October in the “WV Miss Amazing 2024 Teen Queen” contest and appeared in the December Winter Fest Parade in Berkeley Springs.[Read More…]
County officials move to hire Wellness Center manager, expect closing on Rankin facility this quarter
by Kate Shunney Morgan County officials last Wednesday took another step toward opening a Morgan County Wellness Center under public ownership, approving a job posting for Manager of that facility. That move followed an approval by the Morgan County Commission on October 2 to pay a $35,500 invoice to Griffith[Read More…]
Drought assistance available for farmers through Farm Service Agency
by Kate Evans While Morgan County’s drought designation has dropped to moderate drought, the damage and impact of the summer’s extreme lack of rain is already done. Farmers and ag producers who are taking inventory of those effects have several avenues to get help. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)[Read More…]
Frontier customers asked to agree to internet call protocols, 911 calling limitations
Frontier Communications customers who have fiber internet and have had their phone service migrated to an internet-based format have been asked by the company to accept the terms of that format for future use. Fiber internet customers were pressed in the last month to accept the new terms of service[Read More…]
Special Split Youth, Class Q and Class XS Antlerless Deer Season opens October 19
The first segment of a special antlerless deer season for youth hunters, Class Q permit holders and senior citizens with a Class XS license in West Virginia will be open Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20. The season will be open on public and private lands in 51 counties.[Read More…]
