by Lisa Schauer “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened,” said Devin Abe at Paw Paw’s tree of remembrance lighting ceremony following the town’s annual Christmas parade on Sunday, December 7. Abe, who is coach of Paw Paw Little League, has hosted the ceremony for the past few[Read More…]
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Nancy Jane Yost
Nancy Jane Yost 1937-2025 Nancy Jane Yost, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, November 2025 at the War Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility. Born December 1, 1937 in Martinsburg, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ward Riser and Ruth Irene French Hessler. She was[Read More…]
Robert Dale Truax
Robert Dale Truax 1941-2025 Robert Dale Truax lived for his faith, his family, friends, hunting and John Deere tractors. First and foremost he loved the Lord with all his heart. He openly shared this love with others resulting in many accepting Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. He was[Read More…]
Ronald Keith Michael, Sr.
Ronald Keith Michael, Sr. 1957-2025 Ronald Keith “Ron” Michael, Sr., 67, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on November 25, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born December 19, 1957 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert Place Michael and Janet Caroline Orme[Read More…]
Edgar Lee Estep
Edgar Lee Estep 1934-2025 Edgar Lee Estep, 91, of Glen Burnie, Md., passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. He was born April 29, 1934, at Beckwith, W.Va. and was the son of the late Curtis Estep and Laura Sparks. He was a[Read More…]
Dale E. Beahn
Dale E. Beahn 1928-2025 Dale E. Beahn, 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. Born February 17, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Forrest Leroy “Roy” Beahn and Josephine Carson (Jacobs) Beahn. He was preceded[Read More…]
Prepare for late fall and winter driving with these safety reminders
by Lisa Schauer Winter will be colder than normal in Morgan County this year, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The coldest periods will occur in mid- and late December, early and late January, and early February, while the most snow will arrive in late December, late January, early and[Read More…]
Free Economic Outlook luncheon open for registration
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with CNB Bank, Inc., the Morgan County Economic Development Authority, and Cacapon Resort State Park, will host a special lunch and presentation next Tuesday, December 9 featuring John Deskins, Ph.D., Director of West Virginia University’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research.[Read More…]
The true meaning of Christmas starts with giving back
by Lisa Schauer Finding the true meaning of Christmas doesn’t take a lot of money or time. But helping others brings joy to the holiday season like no gadget or gizmo can. This year, consider giving enjoyable yet practical items, such as easy-to-open high protein snacks, a hoodie, a warm[Read More…]
Traffic stop yields three arrests on drug charges
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department has charged three people with drug offenses following a traffic stop in the area of Charlotte’s Café on Sunday, November 9 at about 9:30 p.m. During routine road patrol, police initiated a traffic stop upon observing a silver pickup truck with an expired registration traveling North[Read More…]
