by Kate Evans Incumbent Morgan County School Board members Aaron Close and Laura Smith and newly elected school board member Justin Litten were sworn into office in a Wednesday, June 29 ceremony at the school board office. Morgan County Commissioner Joel Tuttle administered the oaths of office and congratulated each on their reelection/election to the […]
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Police still searching for pair in Tuesday burglaries, thefts
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department is still searching for a local woman and man in connection with a larceny incident in Great Cacapon on Tuesday, June 28. Residents in the area of Milo School Road and Youngblood Road reported seeing and hearing law enforcement officers in vehicles and in helicopters searching the area for hours. […]
Man gets jail time for fleeing police, court settles 2005 indictment
by Kate Shunney A Mt. Nebo, W.Va. man was sentenced last month for reckless fleeing from police during a May 2021 incident in Berkeley Springs. Bradley R. Backus, 42, was convicted by a local jury in March of fleeing from law enforcement in reckless disregard and destruction of property. In June, Circuit Court Judge Debra […]
Summer offers a mix of music, art and fun events
by Kate Evans Summertime is ramping up local music, art and community events. Here are some to watch for this week, and through the rest of the summer. Paw Paw Fun Day Starting Points is partnering with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Paw Paw PTO to sponsor a Family Sports Fun Day on […]
A booming birthday show
Free fireworks at Widmyer Elementary on July 2 drew locals and visitors to watch the show and celebrate Independence Day. The fireworks are sponsored by Travel Berkeley Springs and The Country Inn each year, supported by the local Hotel/Motel tax.
Sally Ann Robb
Sally Ann Robb 1946-2022 Sally Ann Robb, age 76, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away from complications of Multiple Sclerosis at her daughter’s home in Fredericksburg, Va., surrounded by family. Born May 24, 1946 in Bethesda, Md., she was the daughter of the late Harold Wickham and Evelyn May Cogan Kennedy. Sally was a graduate […]
Ida Marie Fisher
Ida Marie Fisher 1928-2022 Ida Marie Fisher, age 93, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Facility in Kearneysville, W.Va. Born October 10, 1928 in the New Hope Section of Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Henry Oliver and Virginia Mae […]
Betty Ceal Perry
Betty Ceal Perry 1930-2022 Betty Ceal Perry, age 92, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at War Memorial Hospital. Born at the family farm on June 20, 1930 in Great Cacapon, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Martin E. and Oleta Pearl Arnold Shanholtz. She was a member of […]
Kimberly Ann King
Kimberly Ann King 1964-2022 Kimberly Ann King, age 57, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home. Born September 1, 1964 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of Judy Ann Stotler Miller, of Berkeley Springs, and the late Walter Leon Miller, Jr. She was a graduate of Berkeley […]
Phyllis Harden Bell
Phyllis Harden Bell 1934-2022 Phyllis Harden Bell, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Care Facility. Born October 30, 1934 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Ida Lutman Harden. She was a lifelong member of First United […]
