Harry Nelson Lanehart 1950-2026 Harry Nelson Lanehart, 76 of Bowling Green, Fla., passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born February 20, 1950, he was the son of the late Emory Lanehart and Rosalea Vanorsdale Lanehart. Harry worked at Kirk Ford in Hancock, Md. for 26 years. He then went on[Read More…]
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Shelly Nicole Mellott
Shelly Nicole Mellott 1973-2026 Shelly Nicole Mellott, age 52, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born June 29, 1973 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of Henry Clay McBee, Jr. and the late Karen Jo Young. She was a[Read More…]
John E. Breach
John E. Breach John Elliott Breach, 76, of Berkeley Springs, died Sunday, June 21, 2026 at his home. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs.
Millard Frank McCusker, Jr.
Millard Frank McCusker, Jr. 1955-2026 Millard Frank McCusker, Jr., of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., age 71, died on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born on January 18, 1955, he was the son of the late Millard Frank McCusker, Sr. and the late Eleanore Jane Dawson McCusker. Millard attended[Read More…]
Officers charge Berkeley Springs couple Monday with drug dealing
Search of vehicle reveals large quantity of pills, substances A Berkeley Springs couple has been jailed on charges of drug dealing after large quantities of drugs were found in their vehicle following a traffic stop in town. Gregory Godman, 71, and Jodi Godman, 42, were each charged with multiple drug-related[Read More…]
Annual Father’s Day car show rolls stunners into town
by Lisa Schauer The 37th annual Father’s Day car show, hosted by Mountain State Cruisers in Berkeley Springs State Park and along West Fairfax Street, spread color and shine on a sunny Saturday, June 20. Weather was ideal for the popular car show, featuring 97 original and custom cars and[Read More…]
Vernon Sylvester Silvers
Vernon Sylvester Silvers Vernon Sylvester Silvers left his family on June 16, 2026 at his home. He was known as Vernon, Doc, Daddy, Pap and Opie to family and friends. Vernon was raised in the Sleepy Creek area, where he lived for most of his 94 years. He began working[Read More…]
Morgan County 9U Softball finishes runner-up at Jefferson 9U Showdown
by Hobert Delph The Morgan County 9U softball team put together an impressive week at the Jefferson 9U Showdown at the Jefferson county Little League Complex. The girls won their first three games before finishing as tournament runner-up after a hard-fought championship game on Sunday, June 7. Morgan County opened[Read More…]
Timothy Eric Clark
Timothy Eric Clark Timothy Eric Clark, affectionately known as Timmy or Birddog, after a long battle with CMT and throat cancer passed away peacefully at his forever home in Berkeley Springs on June 17, 2026. He was 66 years old. He was surrounded by his loving wife Lynn and his[Read More…]
New Era Begins: CJ Watts brings energy, stability and new life to Berkeley Springs Football
by Jamie Harris A renewed sense of purpose is sweeping through Berkeley Springs High School as the Indians prepare for the upcoming football season under new leadership. Head coach CJ Watts steps into the role at a pivotal moment for the program, becoming the sixth head football coach since 2011[Read More…]
