Sharon L. Bishop 1950-2026 Sharon Lee Bishop, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born September 13, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Esta Lee Fox. Sharon was a devoted Christian who was[Read More…]
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Darlene Himes Manzano
Darlene Himes Manzano 1946-2026 Darlene Himes Manzano, 79, of Winchester, Va., passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. Darlene was born in Winchester in 1946. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Leon Himes and Lucille Wachter Himes, both of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Darlene loved to be outside in[Read More…]
Sea star from millions of years ago found in WV, on display in new Smithsonian exhibit
A prehistoric fossil found in West Virginia is one of 600 rare objects on display from the 50 U.S. states and territories in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History new exhibit, “From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage.” The exhibition commemorates America’s 250th anniversary through rare objects[Read More…]
Potomac Edison proposes 3% rate increases in August & next June
by Kate Shunney Public notice has been released by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia that Potomac Edison, the regional electricity company, has proposed a two-step base rate increase on most of the state’s power customers, including households and businesses in Morgan County. If new rates are approved by[Read More…]
Commission approves budget for K-9 in Sheriff’s Department
by Kate Shunney The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department will once again have a K-9 officer on its force, following a vote by the County Commission to approve up to $20,000 for start-up costs to add a trained dog to the department. Funds for the K-9 will come from the county’s[Read More…]
Slow down for summer tourists, Bath Police remind motorists
by Lisa Schauer In his public safety committee report to Bath Town Council on Tuesday, June 16 Police Officer J. Stangle reminded all motorists to slow down at crosswalks now that the busy summer tourism season is underway. Officer Stangle has previously stated in the town’s public meeting that motorists[Read More…]
Nominations open now for annual Chamber business & community awards
The Berkeley Springs – Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 4th Annual Morganite Awards, sponsored by CNB Bank, Inc. The celebration will be held on Thursday, September 17, at the Country Inn of Berkeley Springs. Winners will also serve as[Read More…]
Drugged driver of minors jailed
A Berkeley Springs woman has pled no contest to gross child neglect with risk of serious injury, and DUI with child. Kathleen E. Virts, 31, was the driver in a single-vehicle collision that occurred on Green Oak Road at about 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, according to a[Read More…]
County shifts emergency alert service to new provider, asks residents to sign up
by Kate Shunney In an emergency situation, getting reliable information you can use in a timely way can be a literal lifesaver. Morgan County’s Director of Emergency Services wants county residents to get that information through a new free program called Smart911. Smart911 is an app-based emergency alert system that[Read More…]
Supreme Court suspends Magistrate Shambaugh for violations of judicial conduct
by Kate Shunney In an order filed in the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia at 4:52 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, the court has temporarily suspended Morgan County Magistrate Vince Shambaugh from his duties on the bench with pay. Supreme Court of Appeals order According to the court[Read More…]
