Janet Lynn Arnold 1959-2026 Janet Lynn Arnold, age 66, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born December 21, 1959 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Clyde Sirbaugh, Jr. and the late Bernice Darlene Gaither Sirbaugh. She[Read More…]
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Indians run record to 6–3 after roller-coaster week on the hardwood
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians boys’ basketball program endured a week of highs, lows, comebacks and standout performances as the varsity squad pushed its season record to 6–3 following a split against Keyser and Clear Spring. On Tuesday, January 6, the Indians loaded the buses and traveled to[Read More…]
Paw Paw Pirates surge to 3–4 after back-to-back home victories
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates gave their fans plenty to celebrate this week as they defended the Pirate Cove with two impressive home wins, improving their season record to 3-4 and showcasing the kind of momentum that can change the trajectory of a year. Behind the sizzling play[Read More…]
Rhoten claims gold as Lady Indians shine at Pen Mar Invitational
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians wrestling team hit the road Friday, January 9, traveling to St. Mary’s High School to compete in the annual Pen Mar Lady Blue Devils Invitational. Against a competitive field of programs from across the region, the Lady Indians once again proved they[Read More…]
C&O towpath getting resurfaced in Hancock area
by Geoff Fox The C&O Canal towpath from the 123 mile marker in Hancock to the 155 mile marker at the Paw Paw Tunnel, is currently being resurfaced in a project that will run through early summer. A subsequent phase will focus on Lock 42, which is the 89-mile marker,[Read More…]
Community prevention & intervention work fight against human trafficking in West Virginia
by Lisa Schauer Human trafficking is on the rise in West Virginia, paralleling the opioid epidemic, according to Legal Aid of West Virginia, and West Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force. But human trafficking, including sex trafficking and labor exploitation, might be hard to spot. It doesn’t look as portrayed in[Read More…]
School board crafting excess levy call for 2026 ballot
by Kate Shunney County voters will select their favored candidates for various offices during primary election voting on May 12 of this year, and will also decide whether to continue a local education levy for Morgan County Schools for the next four years. School Superintendent David Banks briefed members of[Read More…]
16 indicted by Grand Jury in January term
A Morgan County Grand Jury met in the Morgan County Courthouse last Tuesday, January 6 to hear the presentation of criminal cases for the upcoming court term. The Grand Jury indicted 16 individuals on felony criminal charges. Donald M. Adams, 64, was indicted for a second offense of failure to[Read More…]
School board to hold second hearing on next year’s calendar
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Schools officials will take comments about a proposed academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year at their January 20 meeting, to be held at Pleasant View Elementary. Assistant Superintendent Jeromy Duelley told school board members on January 6 – the first public hearing about the[Read More…]
Town of Bath enforces pedestrian-friendly vision, advances vacant structure rules
by Lisa Schauer In a public meeting held on Tuesday, January 6, Town of Bath council members unanimously approved investing $2,870 from opioid settlement money for town police equipment. The investment includes electronic speed signs and LIDAR detectors, a device that uses laser light to calculate speed, to help enforce[Read More…]
