Girl Scout Troop 15151 celebrated the birthday of founder Juliette Gordon Lowe by filling the Blessing Box on Washington St. with snack bags that included cracker packs, puddings, and other goodies along with a note. Pictured, back row from left, are: Kyra Barney, Troop leader Clarissa Steele, Coral Hobday, Presley[Read More…]
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Civil War history event to take place at Greenway Cemetery on Veterans Day
A Civil War event commemorating Brevet General Simon Forester Barstow will be held at Greenway Cemetery on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Guests should arrive 15 minutes early. Dr. Daniel Murphy will act as master of ceremonies. The Civil War Trails organization, based in Williamsburg,[Read More…]
Local man sentenced for sexual assault
Jessey A. Messner, 32, of Berkeley Springs pleaded guilty to sexual assault in the third degree at Morgan County Circuit Court on Friday, October 31. Messner was indicted on multiple felony charges in January of 2024 related to the case. In July 2023, Messner took two teenage females riding around[Read More…]
Connie Vera Hovermale
Connie Vera Hovermale 1947-2025 Connie Vera Hovermale, age 78, of Big Pool, Md. died on Friday, October 31, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born May 28, 1947 in Hancock, Md. she was the daughter of the late Clarence Pryor and the late Carrie Catherine Hoyle Easton[Read More…]
Carl Grafton Kidwell
Carl Grafton Kidwell 1939-2025 Carl Grafton Kidwell, age 86, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home. Born February 22, 1939 in Great Cacapon, W.Va., he was the son of the late Dayton Victor and Grace Virginia Peck Kidwell. He was a member of Wesleyan[Read More…]
Evan L. Reichard
Evan L. Reichard Evan Lawrence Reichard, 93, of Berkeley Springs, died Friday, October 31, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Full obituary will be announced in The Morgan Messenger. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.
Roger Dale Lacy
Roger Dale Lacy Roger Dale Lacy Roger Dale Lacy, 68, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on November 1, 2025. Roger was known for his big heart, his love of the open road, and his passion for motorcycles—especially his beloved Harley-Davidson. A true biker at heart, he found peace and[Read More…]
Doris M. Dodge
Doris M. Dodge Doris M. Dodge, 91, of Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.
Indians punch ticket to states with stunning third-place finish at regionals
Bella Shoemaker qualifies for states with 13th place finish by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians cross country team delivered one of the most thrilling surprises of the Region II Championships this past Saturday, October 25, clinching a coveted third-place finish and a berth to the Class AA State Cross[Read More…]
Lady Indians storm into Regional Championship after back-to-back wins
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians soccer team is on a roll, punching their ticket to the Class AA-A Region II Championship after two commanding tournament victories that electrified their hometown crowd and showcased their grit, skill, and determination. In the opening round of regional play, the Lady[Read More…]
