by Kate Evans The Town of Paw Paw is moving to preserve some historical buildings as part of its history. The town recently submitted documents to nominate the Old Mayor’s Office and Jail (the old Town Hall) to the National Register of Historic Places. According to a press release from[Read More…]
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EPA officials tour county soccer complex, announce federal grant to state for cleanup projects
by Lisa Schauer The Alex Rickli Memorial Soccer Complex on Valley Road in Berkeley Springs was the setting on Thursday, June 15 for a tour and announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that West Virginia was recently awarded a $1 million Supplemental Revolving Loan Fund Grant from the EPA.[Read More…]
Paw Paw Public Library summer reading program kicks off variety of activities for young readers
by Kate Evans The Paw Paw Public Library begins its annual summer reading program on Tuesday, June 27 with the theme of “West by God Virginia.” It will highlight the people, places, community, history and culture of West Virginia, said Library Director Ginny DeFrancesco. Summer program activities will include crafts,[Read More…]
Reed sentenced to 16 years in Va. child abuse case
A Berkeley Springs man convicted by a Virginia jury of child cruelty and abuse has been sentenced for several of the crimes he committed in 2021. A Frederick County, Va. jury found Joshua Reed guilty in March of misdemeanor assault and battery, child cruelty/abuse and child abuse with injury by[Read More…]
Katie Stotler is Little League Volunteer of the Year
Morgan County Little League honored volunteer Katie Stotler during this year’s closing ceremonies for her contributions to the youth baseball league. League officials said of Stotler: “Before our season winds down and our players disperse into their summer adventures, we would like to take this moment to dedicate our last[Read More…]
Arts council & partners add new layer to summer music scene
by Kate Shunney Partnerships drive all community efforts, and the newest addition to Berkeley Springs’ summer music scene is no exception. Morgan Arts Council, in partnership with Travel Berkeley Springs and local restaurant Charlotte’s Café, will kick off a new Friday Night Music concert series this Friday, June 23 at[Read More…]
911 to host “Meet the Faces of Public Safety” event this Saturday
Morgan County Emergency Communications (911) will host a “Meet the Faces of Public Safety” meet and greet this Saturday, June 24 behind the Morgan County Courthouse. The free event will be held from noon until 5 p.m. and all are welcome to attend. There will be representation from the fire departments[Read More…]
Forney offers up more details on fitness center plans, financials
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners have fielded questions, suggestions and concerns about their preliminary contract to buy a private fitness center and turn it into a county-owned facility. In mid-May, commissioners voted unanimously to enter into a contract with Rankin & Associates LLC to try and purchase Rankin Physical[Read More…]
Carole Ann Mullin Habash
Carole Ann Mullin Habash 1940-2023 Carole Ann Mullin Habash, of Sugar Land, Texas, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Carole was born on December 27, 1940, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Alton “Bud” John Mullin and Anna V.[Read More…]
Donald H. Sheppard, Jr.
Donald H. Sheppard, Jr. 1957-2023 Donald H. “Herb” Sheppard, Jr., 65, of Bonneauville, Pa., entered God’s eternal care, on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at home after a long battle with ALS, and surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born June 17, 1957, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the[Read More…]
