by Kate Shunney The West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved more than $17 million in Economic Enhancement Grant (EEG) funding for infrastructure projects in Mason and Wood counties, along with a sewer line extension north of Berkeley Springs. Governor Patrick Morrisey’s office made the announcement on Friday, June[Read More…]
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Cruise-in draws classic cars to Pleasant View
Pleasant View Community Center held their annual Cruise-In on Saturday, June 6 with more than 30 cars on display with door prizes being awarded. Great snacks and delicious ice cream were served. “The event was cut short by a storm but nevertheless it was still a success,” said organizers. The[Read More…]
Free kids’ events at Tiny Shoppe Village June 20
Vendors at the Tiny Shoppe Village Carriage House Boutiques in Berkeley Springs will host a free afternoon of events for kids in the boutique courtyard on Saturday, June 20 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. At 12 p.m., local Berkeley Springs author Shelly Wheeler will read from her book, “I’m[Read More…]
J. Brown & Barbara Norton honored by state as History Heroes
by Kate Shunney The West Virginia Department of Tourism recognized this year’s recipients of the prestigious History Heroes Awards, honoring individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on the preservation and promotion of local history. Paw Paw’s longtime residents Barbara and James Brown Norton are recipients[Read More…]
Morgan Arts Council kicks off summer programming & free concerts
by Lisa Schauer For the 39th year, Saturday Concerts in the Park are coming to Berkeley Springs State Park this summer. Produced by Morgan Arts Council, the summer music series has become a staple of the season. “This is our gift to the community,” said Jordan Warren, Executive Director of[Read More…]
Paw Paw pair jailed on burglary charges
A 911 caller from Great Cacapon alerted police to a burglary that took place at a residence on Rocky Pine Lane on Monday, May 4 at about 5:30 p.m. The caller said they check on their cousin’s home there about once a month. This time, they saw signs of forced[Read More…]
Discharge at natural gas facility closes down U.S. 522 temporarily on Sunday
by Kate Shunney Discharge from a valve at a natural gas pipeline connection point along Hancock Road in northern Morgan County on Sunday caused the temporary closure of U.S. 522 in both directions as gas company workers responded to the site. The discharge was detected by a passerby, as it[Read More…]
Larry Joe Field
Larry Joe Field 1942-2025 Larry Joe Field died May 12, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on October 25, 1942 in York, Neb., to Joe and Jeanne Field and was raised in Grand Island, Neb., and always called GI home as he traveled the world. Larry joined the[Read More…]
Maryland seeking $1.2 million to study future of Hancock Bridge, develop options for rehabilitation, expansion
by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney Hancock town officials last week confirmed that the Maryland Department of Transportation is now ready to prepare a plan to rehabilitate or replace the 90-year-old bridges that carry U.S. 522 over Hancock, regional trails, the Potomac River and CSX railways. The results of a[Read More…]
Debra Ann Shambaugh
Debra Ann Shambaugh 1955-2026 Debra Ann Shambaugh, age 71, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at her home in Magnolia, W.Va. Born April 3, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Marion A. and Essie Brown Shambaugh. Debbie was a graduate of Paw Paw High[Read More…]
