Haley Jean Barnhart 2005-2025 Haley Jean Barnhart, age 19, Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital. Born November 3, 2005 in Martinsburg, W.Va., she was the daughter of Nancy Jean Yost and the late Jason Scott Barnhart. She was a member of Martinsburg[Read More…]
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Phillip L. Stotler, Jr.
Phillip L. Stotler, Jr. 1942-2025 Phillip L. Stotler, Jr., age 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away at Winchester Medical Center on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Born June 9, 1942, he attended Morgan County Public Schools, where he would later excel in playing basketball for Berkeley Springs High School. His career[Read More…]
Two Paw Paw men arrested after eight-hour police standoff
An attempt by police to serve felony capias warrants on two Paw Paw men at a Pacific Street residence on Monday, May 26 ended in a standoff and additional charges against both men. The men, Dalton M. Ginevan, 20, and James M. Flint, 23, had already fled the residence aft[Read More…]
Local man arrested after pursuit on Pious Ridge Road
Police responded to a 911 call for a possible domestic disturbance in the 5200 block of Pious Ridge Road on Monday, May 26 at about 7:20 p.m. Upon arrival of law enforcement cruisers, the suspect, identified as Bradley D. McCarty, 28, of Berkeley Springs, took off running into the[Read More…]
Let the splashing begin! Hancock Splash Pad open for summer season
With the temperature starting to get warmer, it’s time to hit the water to cool off. The Stanley Fulton Memorial Splash Park in Hancock’s Widmeyer Park officially opened last Thursday, June 5. The free splash pad was supposed to open Memorial Day weekend, but low temperatures and threats of rain[Read More…]
School Superintendent David Banks gets high marks in his evaluation
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board commended School Superintendent David Banks on a productive year after completing Banks’ annual evaluation at their March 27 meeting. School board president Aaron Close said in a statement that they were eyeing continued growth and highlighted “significant progress across key strategic goals[Read More…]
Paw Paw voters elect council, recorder
During early voting and election day voting at Paw Paw Town Hall on Tuesday, June 3, town voters chose five members of the Paw Paw council and a town recorder. All council members were unopposed in their campaign for a seat on the council. The results as reported by town[Read More…]
Huber is new Student Support Services, Special Education Director for Morgan County Schools
by Kate Evans Rebecca Huber, currently Warm Springs Intermediate School Principal, was named the new Special Education Director and Director of Student Support Services for Morgan County Schools at the June 3 Morgan County School Board meeting. Huber will begin her new position on July 1. As Director of Student[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs State Park seeks input on Washington bathtub plans
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is seeking input for 15 days, from stakeholders for proposed work to be performed at Berkeley Springs State Park. Park officials are proposing “restoration of the replica of George Washington’s Bathtub using period bricks that match the original ones and to install a[Read More…]
Regional meetings set for community feedback about behavioral health resources
West Virginia 988 and Behavioral Health will be hosting regional meetings around the state to share information about state and local resources to support health and wellbeing. “We want to also hear from you about what is working and what is needed in your community. Your voice matters, and together[Read More…]
