Arthur Lee Conkey, Sr. 1940-2024 Arthur Lee Conkey, Sr., age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home. Born March 20, 1940 in Bath N.Y., he was the son of the late George Alexander Conkey and Juanita Gould Conkey Hallett. He was a graduate.[Read More…]
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Lady Indians take win over East Hardy
by Jamie Harris Last Friday, April 5, the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians softball team was finally able to get on the field and play a game. With all the rain early in the week the Lady Indians were not able to play their earlier scheduled games. So a trip to[Read More…]
Indians Baseball stuns Hancock for first win of the season
by Jamie Harris Last Thursday, April 4, the Berkeley Springs Indians baseball team traveled to Hancock, Md., for a game against the Hancock Panthers. Back on March 21 the Panthers had shut out the Indians 9-0 at Morgan Field. The Indians headed into the game looking for a little pay-[Read More…]
Herb-lovers reading group forms, kicks off April 16
A reading and study group for people interested in herbal lore, medicinal herbs and herbal properties will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at Cacapon State Park lodge under the direction of local herbalist Iris Kirsch. The group is free and open to the public. The first meeting[Read More…]
Total eclipse stirs curiosity here
by Geoff Fox Midafternoon turned into late evening on Monday as a total eclipse darkened the skies on April 8. The eclipse itself started just after 2:30 p.m. in the area. Around 3:19 p.m., the sun was 92% totally eclipsed. It lasted until after 4 p.m. Schools in the area[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Farmers Market opens new season under blue skies
by Lisa Schauer Fair weather greeted visitors to the 22nd annual opening day for the Berkeley Springs Farmers Market on Sunday, April 7. Fourteen vendors were set up under colorful tents with menus and displays of locally grown items ranging from pork, beef, chicken, and lamb to mushrooms, goat cheese,[Read More…]
Chamber & Blue Ridge to host array of business seminars
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce and Blue Ridge Community & Technical College have announced their first round of classes for 2024. These interesting and informative seminars are free for West Virginia residents or those who work for West Virginia businesses and will be held at Blue Ridge Community[Read More…]
Spongy moths could cause extensive tree defoliation this year
by Kate Evans Some Morgan County residents are reporting high numbers of spongy moth egg masses this year after last year’s deluge of caterpillars, pupae and adult moths that caused tree defoliation. The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) was formerly known as the gypsy moth. West Virginia officials are concerned about[Read More…]
Paw Paw Schools highlights accomplishments, goals and growth
by Kate Evans Paw Paw Schools Principal Melinda Kasekamp shared highlights of their school year, academic growth, challenges and goals in her Strategic Plan Update presentation at the March 19 Morgan County School Board meeting. Paw Paw Schools has 158 students, including 79 elementary (k-6) students and 79 high school[Read More…]
Paw Paw woman charged in conspiracy to bribe jail employee to deliver drugs
A Paw Paw woman has been charged with multiple felonies after delivering drugs and cash as part of a scheme to get drugs into the Eastern Regional Jail. Tabatha N. Lewis, 38, was arrested on March 7 shortly after 10 p.m. at the Berkeley Springs Sheetz by Senior Trooper B.A.[Read More…]
