Margaret Viola Roser Mayle 1942-2026 Margaret “Maggie” Viola Roser Mayle, 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died June 30, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. Born January 2, 1942 in Hagerstown, Md. She was the daughter of the late Royer and Vernie Viola Roser. Maggie was a head cashier at[Read More…]
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Mary Lynn Nathan
Mary Lynn Nathan 1954-2026 Mary Lynn Nathan, age 71, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and Rockville, Md., passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 18, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Jerry[Read More…]
Esther Margaret Phillips
Esther Margaret Phillips 1928-2026 Esther Margaret Phillips, age 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. Born August 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Emory J. and Bessie Ellen Walls Metz. Esther was a high school[Read More…]
Weber Brothers pack the park with powerful performance
by Lisa Schauer Hometown favorite The Weber Brothers packed Berkeley Springs State Park on Saturday, July 11 with a high-energy performance of original and classic rockabilly tunes. Currently on tour with their most recent album, this magnetic duo had people on their feet dancing and laughing along with their witty[Read More…]
Mountains, miles and grit: 45 runners conquer Cacapon 12-Hour Challenge
by Jamie Harris Beneath the towering ridgelines and dense hardwood forests of one of West Virginia’s most scenic destinations, 45 runners tested their endurance, determination and mental toughness during the Cacapon 12-Hour Challenge Run on Saturday, June 27. Starting from the historic Batt Shelter and winding through the notoriously demanding[Read More…]
Police seek driver in bypass chase & crash
A passenger in a vehicle fleeing police on the U.S. 522 bypass is in jail, while the driver remains at large. On Saturday, July 11 at about 10:30 p.m. a black SUV with Pennsylvania tags was caught on radar going 51 mph in a 40-mph zone on westbound Martinsburg Road[Read More…]
Justin Litten elected as Morgan County School Board president in 3-2 vote
by Kate Shunney During the first meeting of the new Morgan County Board of Education on Monday, July 6, members spent the first portion of the session in the unusual position of selecting a new school board president from between two nominees. Former school board member Aaron Close had been[Read More…]
Guardian of the Appalachians wins people’s pick for Best Photo
During 10 days of voting on The Morgan Messenger’s Facebook page, readers and followers picked their favorite top photo from the 2026 Morgan County Photo Contest with avid “likes” and complimentary comments. With 54 votes, Kasey Perry’s photo, “Guardian of the Appalachians,” won the People’s Choice voting. West Virginia’s state[Read More…]
More trash in Bath: town sees increase in solid waste pickup
by Lisa Schauer Businesses and residents in Town of Bath are throwing away more garbage than ever, it was revealed in a public meeting at town hall on Tuesday, July 7. The amount of solid waste the town is collecting has increased by about 20-25% over last year, Mayor Greg[Read More…]
Garage fire spreads, destroying home Saturday
by Kate Shunney A blaze that began in a home garage on Saturday, July 11 spread into the adjacent residence, destroying the home and displacing two adults. The fire, which claimed a home and garage on Tall Pines Lane off Mountain Run Road, was reported around 8 p.m. on Saturday.[Read More…]
