by Trish Rudder The Town of Bath budget of $875,174 was increased by 11.8% for fiscal year 2022-23. The increase of $92,453 over last year’s budget of $782,721 goes into effect July 1 and ends June 30, 2023. Projected revenue The bulk of the town’s revenue comes from a projected property tax collection of $178,869. […]
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Poppies on the Green display remembrance for Memorial Day
by Trish Rudder In honor and remembrance of fallen soldiers, red ceramic poppies made by Warm Springs Intermediate School students were placed on the Fairfax Green to celebrate Memorial Day. Art teacher at Warm Springs Intermediate School, Marianna Ruggiero, and Morgan Arts Council artist, Lynn Lavin, placed 390 poppies – one made by each of […]
Traffic delays expected on 522
There will be delays on U.S. 522 between Richard Street and Whisner Avenue, near Berkeley Springs, in Morgan County, from 6 p.m. to 1 p.m. starting Tuesday, May 31 through Friday, June 10 to allow for pipe installation. Workers will be working overnight and into the next afternoon each day until the project is complete, […]
Families, school celebrate Paw Paw High School Class of 2022
Stormy weather kept Paw Paw High School’s graduation events indoors on Friday, May 27 as families and community members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 12 members of the Class of 2022. Principal Melinda Kasekamp opened the ceremonies, and was followed with speeches by Valedictorian Hannah Deschenes and Salutatorian Alexis Barker. Teacher Ryley McBride […]
Donald O. “Don” Belford
Donald O. “Don” Belford 1933-2022 Donald O’Dell “Don” Belford, 88, of Paw Paw, W.Va., died on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law surrounded by his family. Don was born on July 21, 1933 in Great Cacapon, W.Va., the son of the late John E. and Edith L. Ginevan Belford. […]
Gail Victor McCusker
Gail Victor McCusker 1941-2022 Gail Victor McCusker, 80, Hancock, Md., passed away May 25, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va. Born September 15, 1941, he was the son of the late Austin and Anna Mae McCusker, and the husband of Lawana McCusker. He was a member of the Hancock Assembly of God Church and […]
David Nathaniel Elliott
David Nathaniel Elliott 1931-2022 David Nathaniel Elliott was born April 24, 1931, to Lillie and Roy Elliott in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Shortly after his birth as the fifth of six children, the family moved to Takoma Park, Maryland. David’s father bought a book on carpentry and taught himself the trade. As a child David used to go with […]
Joseph F. Leary, Sr.
Joseph F. Leary, Sr. Joseph F. Leary, Sr. peacefully went home to the Lord on 20 May 2022 at his home in Culpeper surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old. Joe was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia to parents Kenneth and Lula Leary who preceded him in death. He is survived by […]
James Arthur Faith, Jr.
James Arthur Faith, Jr. 1940-2022 James Arthur Faith, Jr., age 81, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, May 23, 2022 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born August 31, 1940 in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late James Arthur, Sr. and Freda Diane Bowers Faith. He […]
Commencement sunny and bright for Berkeley Springs High School Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 took their last steps across the Berkeley Springs High School football field as students on Thursday, May 26 at the 133rd Annual Commencement Program. Weather was bright and sunny for the 113 graduates and their families who gathered on the field to celebrate the accomplishments of the class. Cadence Carpenter welcomed […]
