Ernest Roger Mincher, Sr. On Saturday, December 23, 2023, Ernest Roger Mincher Sr., passed in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Ernest was a one-of-a-kind man, dubbed the “Silicone King” for his ability to make anything unmovable with enough of the substance and “Diesel Doctor” for his[Read More…]
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Vicki Lynn Johnson Smith
Vicki Lynn Johnson Smith Vicki Lynn Johnson Smith, of Bristow, Va., formerly of Berkeley Springs, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was the daughter of Lenue Johnson and Fern Shrout. She is survived by her husband Wesley Smith; her brother, Kenneth Wayne Johnson and[Read More…]
Peggy Rae Bramlet
Peggy Rae Bramlet 1938-2023 Peggy Rae Bramlet, 85, of Gaylord, Mich., formerly of Bellaire, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the Brook. She was born May 8, 1938, in Great Cacapon, West Virginia, to Opal and Elwood Wharton. She was married 63 years to her loving husband, Robert[Read More…]
Bernard Lee Kesecker
Bernard Lee Kesecker Bernard Lee Kesecker, age 91, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Private services and burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hedgesville, W.Va. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral[Read More…]
W.Va. lawmakers hear updates from EMS leadership during final interim session
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), on Sunday, heard presentations from both WV EMS Coalition Director Chris Hall and Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) Director Jody Ratliff. First to present was Hall, who[Read More…]
See the videos: WVPA 2024 Legislative Lookahead
By WVPA staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s 2024 Legislative Lookahead, held at Charleston’s Culture Center on Jan. 5, was an opportunity for the media to get a preview of the upcoming session from lawmakers and other stakeholders. The 2024 West Virginia Legislature’s 2024 session starts Wednesday. The[Read More…]
W.Va. VOAD facing investigation after recent Joint Committee on Flooding interim meeting
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In light of recent allegations surrounding the possible misappropriation of state funds by Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) leadership, the Joint Committee on Flooding has asked for increased investigations into the organization. During the interim committee’s Sunday meeting, Sen.[Read More…]
State healthcare leaders discuss need for more providers, lack of healthcare access, and abortion ban legislation during WVPA Legislative Lookahead
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Healthcare industry leaders joined together on Friday for the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead, where they discussed healthcare priorities that should be considered during the upcoming legislative session. James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., president of the West Virginia School[Read More…]
Indians finish second at Tri State Shootout
Hamrick & Hoover named to the All-Tournament Team by Jamie Harris This past Tuesday and Wednesday, December 26 and 27, nights the Berkeley Springs High School gym was packed with basketball fans for the annual Tri State Shootout. The Shootout featured Berkeley Springs, Calvary Christian Academy, Boonsboro and Southern Fulton.[Read More…]
Paw Paw Basketball moves to 5-1 on the season
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates varsity basketball continued their hot start to the 2023- 2024 season with three more wins in the last two week. Heading into the Christmas break the Pirates are currently 5-1. On December 13 the Pirates hosted Salisbury Elk Lick (Pa.) and rolled to[Read More…]
