Two winter storms coated Morgan County in snow again last week, then plunged the area into frigid temperature ranges that relented on Monday. Schools closed to in-person learning on Tuesday and Wednesday as the mix of snow and freezing temperatures hampered road clearing and created dangerous conditions to be outdoors[Read More…]
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Charles T. (Dub) Stotler
Charles T. (Dub) Stotler 1942-2024 Charles T. Stotler (Dub), of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away at War Memorial Hospital on January 18, 2024. He was born in Magnolia, W.Va., on November 9, 1942. He was a well known hunter and fisherman and friend to everyone. He enjoyed sitting by the[Read More…]
John Thomas Hiles, Sr.
John Thomas Hiles, Sr. 1936-2024 John Thomas Hiles, Sr., age 87, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born February 3, 1936 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Harry Marshall[Read More…]
Handheld ultrasound training will help aspiring doctors at WVSOM to expedite diagnosis, care
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Since the 1990s, point-of-care ultrasound technology has become more widely used among physicians at the bedsides of patients. Now, the portable technology, often referred to as POCUS, is also common in medical education — with schools like the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) placing an emphasis on[Read More…]
Indian boys win one over Moorefield
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians basketball team split a pair of games this past week with two schools from Hardy County. On Tuesday, January 9 the Indians traveled to Moorefield for a contest with the Yellow Jackets. After the first two quarters of play the Tribe trailed the[Read More…]
Lady Indians take win over Hancock
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians basketball team was back on the court this week with a pair of games. Berkeley Springs was able to earn the split with a win over Potomac River rival Hancock. The loss came at sectional power Keyser. On Wednesday, January 10 the[Read More…]
Indians wrestling third at Braxton Invitational
by Jamie Harris This past weekend the Berkeley Springs Indians wrestling team traveled to Braxton County for the Braxton Invitational. The event featured 23 teams including powerhouse Point Pleasant. The Indians (189) was able to finish in third place behind Point Pleasant (267.5) and Keyser (224). Berkeley Springs was led[Read More…]
Candidate list grows as deadline to run for office approaches
West Virginia candidate filing period has whittled down to 10 days, and those running for office have been making their intentions official since January 8. Few surprises have popped up so far as aspiring politicians have signed up for the 2024 election cycle. That cycle includes a party primary on[Read More…]
Valley Health seeks submissions for community partnership grants
Valley Health has announced that community agencies and nonprofits engaged in addressing the region’s health challenges are eligible to apply for a Community Partnership Grant. The health system intends to award 11 grants totaling $200,000, in increments from $2,500 to $100,000. The submission deadline is February 28, with funding to[Read More…]
Prevent wintertime falls with these safety tips
by Kate Evans Falls on snow and ice can cause serious injuries like sprains, broken bones or concussions or worse during winter’s roughest patches. Many safety precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of slipping, tripping and falling for people of all ages – and they apply at any[Read More…]
