Matthew Lynn McManus 1971-2024 Matthew Lynn McManus, 53, of Paw Paw, West Virginia passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024 at his home. He was born March 3, 1971 at Cumberland, Maryland and was the son of Leslie Evangeline (Cross) McManus of Paw Paw and the late Albert Leroy McManus. He[Read More…]
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A local connection to the late, great Jerry West
by Lisa Schauer 1960 was quite a year for Jerry West, the basketball legend from West Virginia, who passed away on June 12 in Los Angeles. In that one remarkable year, West graduated from WVU, after leading them to a NCAA title game, won an Olympic gold medal, and was[Read More…]
Ray Junior Kees
Ray Junior Kees 1941-2024 Ray Junior Kees, age 83, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, W.Va. Born June 10, 1941, in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of the late John Leroy and Chaffie Pearl[Read More…]
The sound of history: Berkeley Springs Depot receives a heavy donation – a locomotive bell
by Trish Rudder A steam locomotive bell weighing between 220-300 pounds was recently donated from Berkeley Springs resident Larry Bowers to the Depot. Mr. Bowers said on Monday that the bell was on the train that was retired years ago at the same time the engineer retired. “He took the[Read More…]
Bath Police Chief resigns; interim chief to be decided
by Trish Rudder Bath Police Chief William Carper resigned his position on May 28. It was not disclosed in the Bath Town Council meeting on June 4. According to a message to The Morgan Messenger on Monday evening, June 10, it said that Carper was forced to resign and Mayor[Read More…]
Funding, Key Bridge delay discussion of MARC train options into Western Maryland
by Geoff Fox Early last year, the Maryland Transit Authority announced they were conducting a survey to weigh the feasibility of bringing the MARC commuter train service to Western Maryland. The proposed extension could add stops in the area — in Hancock/Cumberland on the CSX out of Martinsburg on the[Read More…]
Prevent heat-related illness during summer heat waves
by Kate Evans Summer fun can continue through the hot days of summer, but extreme heat can pose a real challenge for individuals and families. Take some basic steps to keep yourself, neighbors, older relatives and children healthy during a heat wave. Here are some important tips that will help[Read More…]
West Virginia has a severe shortage of direct care professionals: Here’s how you can help
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Help your community while earning money — that’s the opportunity that the West Virginia pathways to Professional In-Home Care is offering. The West Virginia Department of Human Services has partnered with the West Virginia University Health Affairs Institute to create a new training[Read More…]
David Gareth Foulds
David Gareth Foulds David Gareth Foulds passed from our lives on Wednesday, June 5th at Winchester Hospital. He was born and lived his formative years in Missouri before moving to San Antonio, Texas, to attend Trinity University. Between his junior and senior years, he volunteered as part of Operation Crossroads Africa[Read More…]
Brian W. Peck
Brian W. Peck 1959-2024 Brian W. Peck, age 65, of Warfordsburg, Pa., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at home with his family by his side. Brian was born on April 8, 1959, in McConnellsburg, Pa., the son of the late Warren F.[Read More…]
