Donna Dobbins Ellyson 1957-2026 Donna Dobbins Ellyson, 68, of Berkeley Springs, (formerly of Glenville) W.Va. went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 31, 2026, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Donna was born on November 4, 1957 in Glenville, W.Va. to[Read More…]
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WVDNR asks public for input to update State Wildlife Action Plan
A draft plan updating West Virginia’s approach to wildlife protection expands conservation focus for 1,292 species across 21 key areas in the state, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR). Members of the public may now review and submit comments on a draft update to the State[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Rotisserie Chicken Salad As a full-time employee at Valley Health War Memorial Hospital and a college student studying mental health counseling, my time for cooking is limited. Eating healthy and staying active are priorities for me, which has pushed me to get creative in the kitchen. One of my favorite[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs High School Chess team takes state title, earns way to national competition
Berkeley Springs High School’s chess team triumphed at the 55th West Virginia State Scholastic Chess Championship in Clarksburg. Winning first place from among six teams and 31 players, the Berkeley Springs team earned their way to nationals – a first for the school’s chess program. Team members traveled to the[Read More…]
Augusta drug dealer convicted for meth trade, weapons scheme
After a three-day trial, a federal jury convicted an Augusta man on March 26 of trafficking methamphetamine and illegally having nine firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. Charles Frederick Muffley, III, 50, was convicted of on all three counts charged in the Superseding Indictment, including conspiracy to possess with[Read More…]
Ailor earns spot at state Math Field Day
Berkeley Springs High School senior Brian Ailor secured a spot in the State Math Field Day by earning a Top 10 finish at the Region 8 Math Field Day, held on Wednesday, March 18, at Potomac State College in Keyser. Twenty-eight Morgan County students took part in the competition after[Read More…]
Morgan County Observatory unveils new telescope, hosts First Light open house
by Lisa Schauer Morgan County Observatory Foundation held a free community open house on Saturday, March 28 to show off their newly-renovated facility and new telescope equipment. The observatory first opened in December 2001 next to Greenwood School. The organization was created to receive the donation of a unique U.S.[Read More…]
Grand jury declines to indict minor in fatal Hancock shooting in February
by Geoff Fox On Monday, March 30, Washington County Sheriff’s Office has released more details about the February shooting on Whispering Wind Road in Hancock. Police said that after the State’s Attorney review of the facts of the case and a March 25 Grand Jury, no charges will be pressed[Read More…]
Hundreds join local No Kings rally
by Lisa Schauer Organizers of a local chapter of the Indivisible organization said roughly 400 people joined the No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28 at the Morgan County Courthouse. The local event was part of a nationwide planned day of protest, one of 3,000 demonstrations that took place in[Read More…]
Town of Bath budget tops $1 million
by Lisa Schauer For the first time, Town of Bath has submitted a proposed operating budget to the state which exceeds $1 million. The town is projected to pull in over $1.3 million in revenue for fiscal year 2027, up from about $984,000 in FY 2026, an increase of 29%.[Read More…]
