Jack William Stotler 1937-2023 Jack William Stotler, age 86, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born July 26, 1937, he was the son of the late Lester and Vietta Bell Michael Stotler and was raised[Read More…]
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Cheryl A. Price
Cheryl A. Price 1945-2023 Cheryl A. Price, 78, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at War Memorial Extended Care. Born June 15, 1945, in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Orpha Fox McCumbie and the late Sanford and Teressa Hendershot Fox,[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislative Leadership bringing Southern Legislative Conference to state in 2024
Senate President Blair, House Speaker Hanshaw plan to showcase West Virginia during week-long event for officials from 15 states WV Press Staff Report WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – “We are the northernmost state in the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC), and we are excited to have all of those 2,000-plus people[Read More…]
WV Press Convention: Rebuild Local News Coalition provides insight on ‘Community News and Small Business Support Act’ and challenges facing local news organizations
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…]
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…]
