Louise N. Hoard 1937-2023 On October 2, 2023, Louise Naoma Hoard went home to be with the Lord. In one moment she was holding her husband, Bob’s, hand and in the next moment she was holding Jesus’ hand. Louise was the daughter of Nellie Shay Reese and Russell Reese of[Read More…]
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James Howard, Jr.
James Howard, Jr. James Howard, Jr., age 71, of Great Cacapon, W.Va. died on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Jimmy worked as produce manager at Giant Food until his early retirement. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He is survived by his[Read More…]
Maryland man charged with felony drug offense, two others arrested in Paw Paw
An Oldtown, Md. man is being held on a $50,000 bond after being charged with transporting drugs into West Virginia, and conspiring to bring the drugs to a Paw Paw residence. Police say the man is a corrections officer with the State of Maryland. Darrell C. Lavin, 29, was arrested[Read More…]
West Virginia GEAR UP Student Leadership Academy Inspires and Educates Students
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Oct. 3, the West Virginia GEAR UP program hosted its annual Student Leadership Academy (SLA) at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences’ Maier Foundation Performance Hall. This year’s event brought together nearly 1,000 enthusiastic ninth-grade WV GEAR UP students from[Read More…]
Circuit judge hands down sentences, revokes probation in variety of cases
Criminal cases from as far back as 2019 have moved through Morgan County Circuit Court to legal conclusions in recent months. Here are some of the cases that have been closed or resolved: A Big Pool man who fled from police in a high-speed chase in September of 2022 while[Read More…]
Indians Soccer takes down Keyser, Petersburg and North Marion
by Jamie Harris What a week it was for the Berkeley Springs Indians soccer team on the pitch. The Indians had a chance to add their win column as they played several teams that they had beaten earlier in the season. Last Tuesday, September 26 the Indians hosted the Keyser[Read More…]
County schools fall short of multiple state standards on Balanced Scorecard
by Kate Evans Morgan County’s “scorecard” on state-mandated assessments from last year show a lot of red for county schools, highlighting multiple areas where student knowledge does not meet state standards for their grade level. West Virginia’s “Balance Scorecard” lists academic standards, progress, English learners and Student Success as factors[Read More…]
Free festival parking expands & shuttles will carry folks to the fun
This year the Morgan County Berkeley Springs Chamber of Commerce has expanded parking lot options for people attending the Apple Butter Festival downtown. Sponsors and partners have loaned lots to the festival operation at these locations in Berkeley Springs: — Senior Life Services of Morgan County (106 Sand Mine Road)[Read More…]
WVDNR releases 2023 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey
Hunters getting ready for the fall hunting seasons may now consult the 2023 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey. The annual Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey provides details about the abundance of mast, such as wild fruits and nuts, produced by 18 species of trees and shrubs and the forecasted impacts[Read More…]
Autumn delivered at Cacapon Homecoming
The 26th annual Cacapon State Park Homecoming on Sunday, October 1 featured sunny blue skies, all-day music, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, refreshments and a silent auction to benefit the park foundation and its many projects. Door prize crew members Lin Dunham, Cacapon State Park Foundation vice-president[Read More…]
