Coalfield Development to host press event for cultivating local food economies HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Coalfield Development is excited to announce a press event in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scheduled to take place on Aug. 17 at the West Edge Factory in Huntington, WV. This event is[Read More…]
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Media Advisory: Gov. Justice to announce major economic development project today at 10:30 a.m.
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Gov. Jim Justice has issued the following media advisory: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will join officials to announce a major economic development project coming to West Virginia. WHEN: Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. WHERE: The Culture Center TheaterState[Read More…]
South Morgan Fireman’s Carnival to return with new family-friendly entertainment
Crowds made it clear last year that Morgan County was ready for the return of a fireman’s carnival, and South Morgan Volunteer Fire Company has not only brought back the event but added new events and entertainment for the whole family. Volunteers with the fire company have spent the last[Read More…]
Christopher Fayne Yost
Christopher Fayne Yost June 7, 1972 – August 8, 2023 Christopher Fayne Yost, age 51, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, W.Va. Born June 7, 1972 in Winchester, Va., he was the son of David C. and Judith D. Yost. Chris[Read More…]
Phyllis M. Andrews
Phyllis M. Andrews 1930-2023 Phyllis Margarette Andrews, 93, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went home to God, Saturday, August 5, 2023. Mom was born on January 17, 1930, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., the daughter of James D. Sheppard and Clara Shriver Sheppard. Mom was a member of Berkeley Springs Presbyterian Church.[Read More…]
Donald D. DeLash
Donald D. DeLash 1935-2023 Donald D. DeLash, 88, of Chambersburg, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 5, 1935 in Hazleton, Pa., he was a son of the late Alphonse and Mary M. (Kravitz) DeLash. His beloved wife, Chizuko DeLash, preceded him in[Read More…]
Kathleen A. Vanarsdale
Kathleen A. Vanarsdale Kathleen Ann Zahnow Vanarsdale, 71, of Boaz, Ala., formerly of Berkeley Springs, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Private memorial service at a later date.
Gerald F. Selders
Gerald F. Selders 1946-2023 Gerald Frederick Selders of State College, Pa., died Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born August 18, 1946 in Fairview, Md. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College.
Notes from the Morgan County Historical & Genealogical Society
Treasurer’s Report Andrea Duckworth submitted the treasurer’s report. The be- ginning balance for July was $13,826.81, with total income of $28.61 and expenses of $111.51, the ending balance for the month is $13, 743.91. For anyone who takes in a membership application ask if the new member is agreeable to[Read More…]
Frederick William Oakes, Jr.
Frederick William Oakes, Jr. 1952-2023 Frederick William Oakes, Jr., age 71, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, August 11, 2023 at his home. Born March 22, 1952 in Bethesda, Md., he was the son of the late Frederick William Oakes, Sr. and Elizabeth Jean Skinner Oakes. He attended Montgomery[Read More…]
