William Harper, Don Marsh, Joe Mills and Samuel Craig Shaw entering Hall of Fame in ‘Veterans Class’ WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia newspapers have voted J Michael ‘Mike’ Myer of The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register in Wheeling and Mary Helen Hedges of Roane County Reporter and Spencer[Read More…]
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Political Advisory: Delegate Brandon Steele to seek Circuit Judge seat in West Virginia’s 10th Judicial Circuit
Steele: “I feel strongly that this is the next stage in my life” By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – Del. Brandon Steele, R-Raleigh, has announced his candidacy for circuit court judge in Raleigh County’s 10th Judicial Circuit. As a result, Steele will not be seeking re-election[Read More…]
Sheriff’s office asks for public help locating two children; warrant out for mother
UPDATE September 23: The mother has been taken into custody and the children were found safely in Florida. Sheriff K.C. Bohrer on Saturday released this statement: “After a coordinated effort between the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, WVSP, WV Fusion Center, Lee County (FL) Sheriff’s Office, and Florida Department of Law[Read More…]
WV Governor, state officials and residents celebrate grand opening of the historic Wellsburg Bridge
WV Press Release Sharing WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice, West Virginia Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., federal, state, and local officials took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the grand opening of the 1,875-foot Wellsburg Bridge connecting the communities of Wellsburg, W.Va., and Brilliant, Ohio. Hundreds of people[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $11.9 million to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in West Virginia
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $11,977,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for four West Virginia projects. The funding will upgrade and improve water and wastewater infrastructure for communities across the state. “The Appalachian Regional[Read More…]
Keyser routs Indians on Hall of Fame Night
The atmosphere last Friday night, September 15, at Morgan Field was electric as the stands were packed for a Friday night showdown between the Berkeley Springs Indians and the visiting Keyser Golden Tornado. The game held a special meaning as it was the Hall of Fame Night and members of[Read More…]
Paw Paw Lady Pirates pick up two wins at PVC Volleyball Championships
by Jamie Harris This past Saturday, September 16, the Paw Paw Lady Pirates traveled to East Hardy High School for the 2023 PVC Volleyball Championships. The one-day tournament featured East Hardy, Paw Paw, Pendleton County, Petersburg, Tucker County, Tygarts Valley and Union. In game one the Lady Pirates swept Tucker[Read More…]
BSHS Hall of Fame inducted on September 15
Man charged in assault of elderly woman
A man who previously lived in Mineral County and had moved in with two female relatives in Berkeley Springs has been charged with felony strangulation and violent crimes against the elderly. Dylan S. McCusker, 24, known to have an Elk Garden address, was arrested on Monday, September 11 by a[Read More…]
Clark receives Chamber’s “Morganite” award
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioner Bill Clark was the surprise star of the evening on Thursday, September 14 as the Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce honored local people who have made an extraordinary contribution to county residents and the business community. Nine honorees took the spotlight in a[Read More…]
