by Jamie Harris The 2026 volleyball season is officially underway, and the Paw Paw Lady Pirates, under the leadership of veteran head coach Holly Palmer, wasted no time showing the heart, hustle and competitive spirit that have become trademarks of the program. Traveling to Petersburg on August 25 for a[Read More…]
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Joyce Ann Younker
Joyce Ann Younker 1952-2026 Joyce Ann Younker, 74, of Hancock, Md. passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at her residence. Born Saturday, March 15, 1952, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late George W. and Wanda L. Vanorsdale Fleece, Sr. Joyce attended Berkeley Springs School.[Read More…]
Lady Indians open season with statement win, battle Vikings in five-set thriller
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians volleyball team opened the season by proving they are ready to compete with anyone, earning a hard-fought road victory over longtime regional rival Frankfort before nearly knocking off another tough foe, Petersburg, in a five-set marathon. The Lady Indians hit the road[Read More…]
James William Hardisty
James William Hardisty 1956-2026 James W. Hardisty, age 69, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., was called home on Saturday, August 22. 2026. He was born to the late Clayton Leroy Hardisty and Harriet (Wells) Hardisty, and shared 39 years of marriage with his beloved late wife, Loretta (Murray) Hardisty. He is[Read More…]
Indians earn weekly split, Coach Hiles celebrates first varsity victory
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians experienced both ends of the soccer spectrum this week, suffering a tough loss to a regional powerhouse before rebounding in impressive fashion to secure their first victory of the season and the first varsity win for new head coach Jamie Hiles. The week[Read More…]
Ira Melvin Manley
Ira Melvin Manley 1936-2026 Ira Melvin Manley, age 90, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday August 29, 2026, at Valley Health Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. Born July 30th, 1936, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Eva Lavina Fox and was raised by his[Read More…]
Golden Tornado spoil home opener as Indians look ahead to week two
by Jamie Harris The 2026 football season kicked off Friday night, August 28, beneath the lights of the Morgan Field, as the Berkeley Springs High School Indians welcomed the Keyser Golden Tornado for their season opener. Despite several early highlights and explosive plays through the air, the Indians fell to[Read More…]
Rev. Lloyd Baxter McCanna
Rev. Lloyd Baxter McCanna 1942-2026 Born January 3, 1942 in Mt. Clemens, Mich., to Neal B. and Genevieve Caroline (Schunck), Lloyd died peacefully under the care of Crossbridge Hospice and RX Family Home Health Care Services at Mercy Village, Fort Gratiot, Mich. on the morning of August 23, 2026. Growing[Read More…]
Ludwell Onsolow Fling
Ludwell Onsolow Fling 1929-2026 Ludwell “Onsie” Onsolow Fling, 97, of Hancock, Md., passed away, Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born January 19, 1929, in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Edward and Olive Mitchell Fling. Onsie attended Hancock Area School. He served in the[Read More…]
Shirrell Jean Proffitt
Shirrell Jean Proffitt Our beloved mother, Shirrell Jean Proffitt, 91 years old, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at her home in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Shirrell and her family were residents of Northern Virginia prior to her retirement and moving to Berkeley Springs, W.Va. She retired after 30 years[Read More…]
