Sharon Ann Price Walker 1946-2024 Sharon Ann Price Walker, age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born August 5, 1946 in New Martinsville, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Harland T.[Read More…]
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Andrew Frank Wise
Andrew Frank Wise Andrew Frank Wise, always known as “Andy,” passed award suddenly, though peacefully, on March 30, 2024, in the arms of his wife and children. Always full of life and young at heart, Andy was 80 years old. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and[Read More…]
Phillip A. Roach
Phillip A. Roach 1966-2024 Phillip Andrew “Andy” Roach, 58, of Romney, W.Va., formerly of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Saturday, May 13, 2024, at the Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney. All arrangements will be privately held. Arrangements were handled by Giffin Funeral Home.
Judith Ann Kielty
Judith Ann Kielty 1943-2024 Judith Ann Kielty, age 81, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born January 4, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Bernard Joseph and Ruth Mae[Read More…]
School board moves to rehire David Banks as superintendent
by Kate Evans Morgan County School Board members are preparing to hire former Morgan County School Superintendent David Banks as the new superintendent for Morgan County Schools. School board president Aaron Close made an announcement about the superintendent hiring at the May 7 school board meeting. He named Banks as[Read More…]
Celebrating National Hospital Week (May 12-18) in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Next week May 12-18, 2024, is National Hospital Week, which presents an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the many community contributions made by hospitals and hospital-based clinicians, caregivers, and support staff. “Community hospitals are essential to the people and places they serve, providing round-the-clock care[Read More…]
Lady Indians Softball rallies back after opening tournament loss
by Jamie Harris The 2024 WV Class A A Sectional Softball Championships started last week and the #4 seed Berkeley Springs Lady Indians hit the road for a contest at #1 Keyser last Monday, April 29. It was a game that the Tribe wished they could replay as the Golden[Read More…]
Hundreds have voted here as May 14 Primary Election nears
by Kate Shunney Local registered voters have been casting ballots in the May primary election during Early Voting on new machines at the Morgan County Courthouse. Early voting continues through Saturday, May 11 at the Morgan County Clerk’s office. Ballots can be cast at the courthouse during business hours, from[Read More…]
Bypass work moves back to 522
Construction work related to the four-lane U.S. 522 bypass has returned to Valley Road around the clock as of last Monday. Excavation was taking place on the west side of U.S. 522 for the planned roundabout, with the dumping of excavated dirt on the east side of the road. Travel[Read More…]
Water experts use dye to find connection between Lost River & the Cacapon
On the evening of April 30, staff of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, in coordination with West Virginia partners, deployed a bright green dye into the lower Lost River. The dye will help scientists understand how water travels underground in a complex geological environment, said event leaders.[Read More…]
