Eastelene F. Marshall 1928-2026 Eastelene Florence “Essie” Hewett Marshall, age 97, of Bayville, N. J., passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at her home while under hospice care. Essie was born August 28, 1928 to parents, Wade H. Hewett and Lola C. Shriver, and lived most of her life in[Read More…]
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Candidates stack up as 2026 filing period gets ready to close
Registered voters who are interested in running for public office in 2026 must file paperwork as an official candidate by this Saturday, January 31. State and county election offices will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon to receive candidate filings. As of press time, the following individuals[Read More…]
Winter comes out of hiding
A well-anticipated winter snowstorm arrived in the county late in the night on Saturday, January 24 and delivered a wintry landscape visible as the sun rose on Sunday. Snow accumulations of ranged from five to 10 inches in the region, but changed to sleet for much of Sunday, covering the[Read More…]
Seed library sprouts inside Morgan County Public Library
by Lisa Schauer Patrons of Morgan County Public Library are sometimes startled when they open an old card catalog in the lobby. “Oh!” they exclaim when they see seed packets inside the wooden drawers painted with corn, carrots and radish. Instead of index cards for books, long replaced by computers[Read More…]
Two-county investigation leads to arrest, drug charges
A joint drug investigation among the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, Martinsburg Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) led to the arrest of two individuals in Morgan County last Wednesday, January 21. According to police officials, an investigation into drug activities had[Read More…]
Concord Ave. home suffers fire damage
A structure fire at a home in the 300 block of Concord Avenue in Berkeley Springs brought units from around the region on Sunday, January 25 in the midst of the weekend winter storm. According to Morgan County 911, a homeowner called the fire in at 7:04 p.m. after a[Read More…]
Fire claims Oakland Road home, displaces two
A single-family residence in the 400 block of Oakland Road was destroyed by fire last Wednesday, January 21 shortly after 1 p.m. The home occupants and their pets were all able to escape the home before it became fully involved. According to homeowners Kevin and Sara Smith, the fire started[Read More…]
Following cold weather safety tips can avoid severe winter dangers
by Zac Swaim As winter weather settles into West Virginia, residents in Morgan County are dealing with snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures expected to persist into next week. Last weekend’s storm created hazardous travel conditions and increased the risk of power outages. The ongoing cold temperatures can still lead[Read More…]
Morgan claims first Braxton Invitational Title
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians wrestling team showcased toughness and tenacity this past weekend at the annual Braxton County Invitational, one of West Virginia’s most demanding midseason tournaments. Widely known as a grinder due to its deep, high‑caliber Class A and Class AA competition, the two‑day event tested[Read More…]
Theresa Grace DiRodio
Theresa Grace DiRodio June 29, 1973 – December 23, 2025 Theresa Grace DiRodio passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52. She was raised in Maryland and moved to West Virginia in 1993. She owned a small farm in Berkeley Springs with her partner of 19 years, James Hendershot who[Read More…]
