Clifton C. “Butch” Bennett, Sr. 1944-2026 Clifton C. “Butch” Bennett, Sr., 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on May 25, 2026, quietly at home under Hospice care. Butch was born on January 8, 1944, In Enterprise, W.Va. to Clyde and Mona Bennett. He worked in construction and could run[Read More…]
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Help pick the 2026 Apple Butter Festival logo
The Berkeley Springs–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has begun public voting in the fourth annual Apple Butter Festival Logo Contest. Sponsored by SC Studios, the contest was open to participants of all ages, with artists encouraged to submit as many entries as they wished. After receiving a wide range of[Read More…]
Denise Mary Sutton
Denise Mary Sutton 1938-2026 Denise Mary Sutton, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born May 9, 1938 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian Pray[Read More…]
Hedgesville man arrested after fleeing police
West Virginia State Police have arrested a Hedgesville man on multiple charges following a pursuit along Route 9 on Thursday, May 21 at about 8 p.m. Police got behind a red Chevy Trailblazer with a missing headlight driving down the middle of the road, according to a criminal complaint filed[Read More…]
Herbert Lee Stevens
Herbert Lee Stevens 1932-2026 Herbert Lee Stevens, age 93, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Harmony at Martinsburg while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born October 10, 1932 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Herbert Gustavos and Mary[Read More…]
William Kirby Lewis
William Kirby Lewis 1960-2026 William Kirby Lewis, 65, of Berkeley Springs, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He is finally pain free after living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer for ten years. Born September 18, 1960 in Martinsburg, he is the son[Read More…]
Nannie M. Spears
Nannie M. Spears Nannie Mae Spears, 82, of Berkeley Springs, died Monday, June 1, 2026 at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cumberland, Md. Full obituary will be announced in The Morgan Messenger. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs.
Brian D. Cain
Brian D. Cain 1958-2026 Brian Dale Cain, age 67, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born September 16, 1958 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Stanley Leo “Duke” and Phyllis Lorraine McBee Cain. He was a 1978[Read More…]
Tanouye & Smith deliver historic performances as Pirates shine at State Meet
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates delivered a performance for the ages at the WVSSAC Class A State Track and Field Championships, powered by two exceptional seniors whose efforts etched their names into program history. Leading the charge was Shayla Tanouye, who closed out one of the most decorated[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Track & Field shines with All-State finishes in Charleston
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians delivered a strong and promising showing at the 2026 WV Class AA State Track and Field Championships at Laidley Field, finishing 10th out of 20 teams overall with 29.5 points and highlighting a program on the rise with multiple All-State performances. Leading[Read More…]
