Viola Jean Swaim Viola Jean Swaim, 93, of Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Arrangements will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.
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Don Smith joins West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine as director of communications
Smith served for 10 years as executive director of the West Virginia Press Association following a decade of service on the organization’s board of directors. WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. — James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., president of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), has named Don Smith the[Read More…]
WVSOM vice president and two alumnae named as ‘West Virginia Wonder Women’
Leslie Bicksler, Hilary Miller, Sherri Young honored WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Three women affiliated with the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) have been recognized for their work throughout the state. Leslie Bicksler, MSW, WVSOM’s vice president of human resources; Hilary Miller, D.O., MPH, a WVSOM[Read More…]
Apple Butter Festival adds Friday Night Block Party
The 48th Annual Apple Butter Festival in Berkeley Springs, WV makes a fun new addition to their yearly event, with a Friday Night “Block Party” on October 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. Many vendors, locals and visitors who come early for the festival are looking for something to do[Read More…]
County hires new Administrator, approves upgrades for county services & buildings
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners have hired Misty Clingerman as the new County Administrator, replacing Stefanie Allemong who left the position earlier this summer. County officials approved the hire at their September 20 meeting. Clingerman was to start on Monday, September 25 at a salary of $55,000. County insurance[Read More…]
Oak Glen shuts out Indians 42-0
by Jamie Harris This past Saturday, September 23, afternoon two 0-4 football teams met on a rainy afternoon at Morgan Field in search of their first win of the 2023 season. Berkeley Springs welcomed Oak Glen to town and the Indians were hoping that with a rare Saturday after- noon[Read More…]
Lady Indians Soccer fall on road to St. James and Martinsburg
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians soccer team was back on the pitch this past week with a pair of road games. On Wednesday, September 20 the Lady Indians traveled to Hagerstown, Md., for a contest at St. James. St. James used a fast pace and jumped out[Read More…]
WSMS Wolves Golf captures PVL Tournament Championship to complete undefeated season
Swink earns Low Medalist Honors, Firl & Gray earn All-PVL by Jamie Harris Throughout the middle school golf season the Warm Springs Middle School Wolves golf team kept winning match after match. Last Thursday, September 21, at Cacapon Resort State Park the stage was set for the second year program[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Cross Country running hard
by Jamie Harris The long distance runners from Berkeley Springs High School had two events they participated in this past week. Each event has shown the young Indians team getting faster with each race. On Tuesday, September 19 the Indians traveled to Keyser for a contest. The Keyser course will[Read More…]
Sen. Capito visits 522 Bypass for briefing on highway project
by Kate Shunney Last Thursday, September 21, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito set foot on a Morgan County highway project that she supported and designated funds for more than a decade ago when she was a Congresswoman. Capito came to Berkeley Springs in the afternoon between a session of the[Read More…]
