Madeline Marie Ward 1930-2026 Madeline Marie Ward, 95, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at her residence. Born Monday, September 8, 1930, in Fulton County, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Marie Fischer Hendershot. Madeline was a graduate of Southern Fulton High School[Read More…]
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Morgan County Schools to hold training for PASS Program
Interested volunteers needed Morgan County Schools is conducting a training for volunteers interested in joining the PASS Program (Providing Academic and Social-Emotional Support), an initiative designed to provide mentorship to local students in Morgan County’s six schools. “By dedicating just 30 minutes a week during normal school hours through the[Read More…]
Rachel Rosalie Gray
Rachel Rosalie Gray 1927-2026 Rachel Rosalie Gray, age 99, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, September 4, 2026 at her home. Born September 3, 1927 in Sylvan, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Effie C. Rager Shives. Rachel was a high school graduate. She[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs insurance company picked for national industry recognition
by Kate Shunney Spotlighting customer service and adoption of new technology to streamline operations, the Insurance Business Review has chosen RWR WV as their Top Business Insurance Agency for 2026. Gracing the front cover of the insurance trade publication is some of the staff of RWR WV, standing on the[Read More…]
Health Department proposes a return to food handler cards, citing rise in food-borne illnesses
by Kate Shunney Cara Harding, Sanitarian for the Berkeley and Morgan County Health Departments, has asked the Morgan County Commission to approve a health board proposal to require food handler permits for all food workers in Berkeley and Morgan county establishments. At a September 2 county meeting, Harding reviewed the[Read More…]
Mark Fenton McBee
Mark Fenton McBee 1963-2026 Mark Fenton McBee, age 62, died on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his home in Hedgesville, W.Va. Born on August 15, 1963, he was the son of Douglas MacArthur “Mac” McBee and the late Patience Hendershot McBee. Mark was a graduate of Martinsburg Christian Academy. He[Read More…]
Grand jury indicts 22 in September term
The Morgan County Grand Jury met for their September term on Tuesday, September 1 before Circuit Judge Debra McLaughlin and returned 23 separate indictments for 22 individuals. Indictments are not convictions, but mean the Grand Jury found enough evidence to advance the cases in Morgan County Circuit Court. Each individual[Read More…]
Louise Edna Golden
Louise Edna Golden 1935-2026 Louise Edna Golden, age 90, of Hancock, Md., passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 15, 1935, in Millstone, Md, she was the daughter of the late Roger Elwood and Kittie Irene Younker Weller. She was a[Read More…]
Indians and Lady Indians Cross Country open season strong at University High meet
by Jamie Harris With heavy hearts but determined spirits, the Berkeley Springs Indians and Lady Indians Cross Country teams opened their 2026 season on Wednesday, August 26, at the University High School Cross Country Meet in Morgantown. The athletes continue to carry the memory of former teammate Josh Walls,[Read More…]
Paul Edward Haber, Jr.
Paul Edward Haber, Jr. 1941-2026 Paul Edward “Eddie” Haber, Jr., 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 27, 2026, surrounded by family. Eddie was born on May 17, 1941, in Washington, D.C., to the late Paul Edward Haber, Sr., and Melvina (Robinson) Haber.[Read More…]
