by Kate Shunney Once work began on the southern end of a 3.4-mile section of a new four-lane U.S. 522 bypass around Berkeley Springs, many people were surprised to find out that the northern end of the bypass was not included in the scope of work for contractors. Many wondered[Read More…]
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Chip Shots – Tragic Monday
Tragic Monday by Jim Buzzerd Monday’s plan was to watch the West Virginia University men’s basketball game against Oklahoma State then sit down and write about WVU’s two game road trip to open Big 12 play. As the final seconds of West Virginia’s second consecutive loss ticked off the clock[Read More…]
Everyday Outdoors: Bucks I have known
Bucks I have known: Part I The Whitetail Deer is the most widely hunted big game animal in North America. Most hunters who have spent any amount of time pursuing these magnificent animals have stories — about ones they have taken, ones they have missed, and ones that simply[Read More…]
Indians win Tri State Shootout Tournament, fall in double overtime at North Marion
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians hosted the Tri State Shootout on December 27 and 28 at the BSHS gymnasium. On opening night Boonsboro and Southern Fulton squared off in the first game, while Berkeley Springs faced Northern Garrett in the nightcap. After Boonsboro pulled away from Southern Fulton[Read More…]
A crunchy, slushy Potomac
Robert White sent us this photo of the Potomac River from the Cherry Run public boat ramp, taken on Friday, December 30 when temperatures were just starting to rise. The Potomac was full of ice floes after arctic temperatures during the last week of December.
Police searching for woman in connection with drug death
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a woman wanted in relation to a drug delivery that resulted in a death. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on November 23, 2021, charges were filed against Leslie Ann Brubaker for drug delivery resulting in death, along with numerous other drug related charges. An[Read More…]
Strengthen your body to increase your balance and prevent falls
by Kate Evans In winter as inclement weather sets in, it’s even more important to deliberately stay physically active and healthy. Strengthening our bodies and working on balance and flexibility can improve health, prevent falls and reduce injuries. Strength training Strength training or resistance training includes exercises that improve strength[Read More…]
A look back on 2022: big projects move forward, community climbs out of COVID times
January Hospitals worry about capacity at COVID’s Omicron variant spreads widely. Stonerise nursing home tackles a COVID outbreak. A snowstorm drops 6-9 inches of snow on January 16, sending students to remote learning. Colin Graham is hired as the director of the Morgan County-Berkeley Springs Chamber of Commerce. February Paw[Read More…]
County schools remind families, community that visitors may be asked to show photo ID
by Kate Evans Morgan County Schools will be enforcing their long-standing policy of requiring all visitors to show photo identification upon entering school buildings as of Tuesday, January 3. The county school sent out messages to families over the holiday and posted the following message on their social media page:[Read More…]
Mountain Musings: The New Year’s challenge
As the pandemic and the war in Ukraine continue along with famine, violence, discord, hate and intolerance and other ills of mankind, the big challenge for the 2023 New Year is staying positive while the world around us isn’t necessarily being that way. Winter often has gray, bleak days but[Read More…]
