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 […]
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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 […]
Mountain Musings — Memorial Day thoughts
Memorial Day thoughts As Memorial Day weekend is upon us, so many memories return of past Memorial Day holidays. Family picnics, helping to make enough food to feed an army, going swimming if it was warm enough as pools were officially open and planting the last garden plants that needed protection from frost were […]
Chip Shots – Transfer update
Transfer update by Jim Buzzerd Players leaving the West Virginia University football and basketball programs have been discussed here often. Today, I’ll drop in a few notes about basketball coach Bob Huggins’ effort in the transfer portal. Before that, I want to mention football transfer JT Daniels. Of course Daniels, the former starting quarterback at […]
Paw Paw to host 62nd Annual William H. Norton Memorial Day Parade this Saturday
Morgan County’s longest-running public Memorial Day event will take place this Saturday, May 28 in Paw Paw, and includes a car show, wreath-laying, veterans memorial service and parade. The 15th annual Car & Tractor Show at Paw Paw Schools will kick off the Memorial Day festivities at 9 a.m. Vendors and food will be available […]
Preliminary plans for KOA campground in Great Cacapon submitted to county
by Kate Shunney A development company has asked Morgan County planners to review their plans for a 48-acre, 173-site campground just east of Great Cacapon below the Panorama Overlook. The owner of the property is listed as Two Rivers Land Co. LLC of Berkeley Springs and the developer of record is Scenic LLC, also of […]
Paw Paw’s Dalton Kasekamp finishes as State Runner-up in shot put
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates Track and Field Team took their athleticism to the Class A State Championships in Charleston last weekend May 19 and 20. All three of the Pi- rate athletes were looking to become the first Paw Paw state track and field cham- pion. On the girl’s side freshman Pricilla […]
