Michael D. Shaw 1962-2021 Michael “Mike” Douglas Shaw, 58, of Fredericksburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at home. He was born on December 31, 1962 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he is the son of Bonnie Shaw Kirch and Terry Kirch of Berkeley Springs and the late Gaylen B. Shaw, Jr. He attended […]
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In their own words, Part 1: Students share tips for school success while virtual or remote
by Graham Lindsay & Jackson Heath Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part article written by students in the Berkeley Springs High School journalism class. As the Pandemic pushes on, students at Berkeley Springs High School do the same! Faced with the challenge of a new learning environment, students show their true strength […]
Deputies recognized for life-saving actions in overdose calls
Morgan County Sheriff K.C. Bohrer gave department commendations to four local officers for their life-saving actions during two drug overdose calls in recent months. Sheriff Bohrer, in a February 4 presentation before the Morgan County Commission, recognized Cpl. Luke Shambaugh, Deputy Brad Knotts, Deputy Richard Cook and Deputy Jeremy Burkholder for administering medication to revive […]
State to hold virtual meeting about plans for WV9 between Berkeley Springs and Martinsburg
The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) will hold an informational virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 4 for the WV 9 Planning and Environmental Linkages Study. The study seeks to improve the east-west transportation link between Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs, will identify transportation needs in the corridor, and will conduct a preliminary assessment of […]
Everyday Outdoors: The Old Man
by WADE SHAMBAUGH A few years ago, I was exploring some new territory on public land near the Virginia/West Virginia border. I had looked at maps, and it appeared that both sides of the mountain were big and steep, with no roads crossing for several miles. I parked on top of the mountain and left […]
Bath town officials put call out for groups that can use hotel/motel funds
by Trish Rudder The deadline to request hotel/motel tax funds from the Town of Bath is February 28. Community groups must submit an application to seek the funds which come from the local hotel tax. Town of Bath municipal building The request is for fiscal year 2021-22, which begins July 1, 2021 and ends June […]
HearingLife office opens in Berkmore Place, adding local hearing services
Patient Care Coordinator Morgan Buzzerd-Wills, left, and Tara Crane, Audiologist. by Kate Shunney People with hearing difficulties have a new local resource to diagnose issues and restore hearing functions with the help of hearing aids or other tools. HearingLife opened officially in Berkmore Place in Berkeley Springs last week under the direction of certified audiologist […]
Student families in WV to get second round of food benefits
There will be a second round of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT) sent to families of eligible children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will continue to be administered through the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the West Virginia Department of Health and […]
Hancock residents have until next Thursday to file as candidate for council, mayor
by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock is now accepting applications from town residents interested in running for office during this year’s municipal election, to be held on April 19. Seats up for election this year are the position of mayor, currently held by Ralph Salvagno and two council seats, currently held by Tim Boyer […]
Escape from Fruit Hill Farm
Two brothers made their way from Bath to freedom via the Underground Railroad by Kate Shunney An unlikely journey by two brothers from enslavement to freedom began here in Morgan County during early February of 1837. The two men — named by their enslavers as “Patrick” and “Abraham” – are said to have escaped from […]
