Steven Waldman, chair of the Rebuild Local News Coalition and founder of Report for America, speaks to convention CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Journalists attending the recent WV Press Association Convention in Charleston heard an update on the “local news crisis” in America: “It’s not just a threat to your jobs, it’s a[Read More…]
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Political Advisory: WV Coal Association endorses slate of ‘Pro-Coal’ candidates for 2024 election
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Coal Association, the state’s primary coal membership organization representing over 90 percent of state thermal coal production and 65 percent of metallurgical coal production, today announced the organization’s endorsements for the 2024 election cycle. Chris Hamilton, President and Chief Executive Officer[Read More…]
Vikings blast Indians 46-0 in season opener
by Jamie Harris Last Friday, August 25, the Berkeley Springs Indians varsity football team kicked off their 2023 season with a road trip to Grant County, to take on the Class A Petersburg Vikings. The young Indians and new head coach Wes Eddy were looking to pull off an upset[Read More…]
Lady Indians Soccer stuns Frankfort 4-3
Cirigliana, C. Powell, Ray & Seabright score goals by Jamie Harris Last Thursday evening, August 24, the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians soccer team hosted the Frankfort Falcons in a key sectional contest at Morgan Field. The youthful Berkeley Springs squad was ready to come out and show the visitors from[Read More…]
Helmick & Tanouye both place at the Charles Pointe Invitational
by Jamie Harris This past Saturday morn ing, August 26, the members and coaches of the Berkeley Springs Indians cross country team hit the road to Bridgeport for the running of the Charles Point Invitational. This was the opening meet for the long-distance runners who had put in a lot[Read More…]
Paw Paw Tunnel open to through traffic after rock & boardwalk work
The C&O Canal towpath on both ends of the Paw Paw Tunnel is now open for use by bikers and hikers. The far end of the tunnel has been closed since August 2021 while rock scaling work was being done, and the boardwalk connecting the tunnel opening to the towpath[Read More…]
Chamber names winners of Annual Community Awards
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has named the winners for their first Annual Community Awards. The seven winners will be honored at the Hall of Fame & Chamber Awards banquet Thursday, September 14, and will be the grand marshals for the 48th Annual Apple Butter Festival parade on[Read More…]
Will the Bath Community Garden be restored?
by Trish Rudder A decision by the Bath Town Council will be made at the September 5 meeting to allow the community garden to be restored and used again. At the August 22 council meeting, Morgan County Master Gardener Donna Coates told the council members that she wants to revitalize[Read More…]
Driver in ’21 DUI accident that caused severe injuries jailed
The impaired driver who caused a head-on collision on U.S. 522 in September of 2021, resulting in life-threatening injuries to the other driver, has been jailed for violating the terms of his home confinement. Matthew S. Merki, 36, of Berkeley Springs was incarcerated last Wednesday, August 23 after failing a[Read More…]
Man arrested for arson in Paw Paw woods fire
A Capon Bridge man has been charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to a wooded area along Paw Paw Road last Tuesday, August 22. West Virginia State Police Sgt. S.R. Smith arrested Brett Dick, 22, on Tuesday after being called to an arson in progress. According to a police[Read More…]
