Francis John Joseph Scalzi 1944-2025 Francis John Joseph “Frank” Scalzi, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. The oldest of three children, he was born to Agnes and Samuel Scalzi on October 1, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pa. and grew up ‘on[Read More…]
Latest News
Cathy Ann Faith
Cathy Ann Faith 1948-2025 Cathy Ann (Seville) Faith, 76, of Hancock, Md., passed away on February 21, 2025 at home. Born April 27, 1948, in Hancock, she was lifelong resident of her hometown. She was 1966 graduate of Hancock High School and dedicated much of her life to being a homemaker.[Read More…]
Gerald Kent VanGosen
Gerald Kent VanGosen 1958-2025 Gerald Kent “Kenny” VanGosen, age 66, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home. Born October 12, 1958 in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Clyde Gerald and Dorothy Lea Penner VanGosen. Kenny was a graduate of[Read More…]
Dennis Ray Bates
Dennis Ray Bates June 6, 1956 – November 15, 2024 Denny was better known as Hubby, Dad, Granddad, Karen or Goat. Dennis was born in Parsons, West Virginia to Agnes Bate and Lawrence Bates. He had five brothers and one sister: James (Barbara), Richard (Bobbie), Howard (deceased wife Mabel), Larry (Linda)[Read More…]
WV Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) celebrate Peace Corps Day
West Virginia Press Association GERRARDSTOWN, W.Va. — This year marks the 64th anniversary of the Peace Corps and Peace Corps Day is celebrated annually on March 1st. Since its beginning, over 250,00 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 140 countries around the world. Over 722 of those volunteers have been from[Read More…]
Lyda takes first at Regional Science Fair
The brightest young scientific minds from across the region gathered on Friday, February 7, at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind in Romney to compete in the annual Regional Science Fair. Students from Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan and Pendleton counties showcased their innovative[Read More…]
Indians split games with Broadfording and Paw Paw
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians basketball team had an up-and-down week, finishing 1-1 in their two home games. On Monday, February 10, the Indians hosted Broadfording Academy from Hagerstown, Md. The visiting Lions came out strong, jumping to a 21-12 lead after the first quarter and extending their[Read More…]
Indians Wrestling downs Bedford, Pa. on Senior Night
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians wrestling team was back on the mat after a long layoff with a home dual against Bedford, Pa., on Thursday, February 13. Before the match the Indians recognized senior wrestlers Natalie Andrews (mat stat), Aiden Cain, Daniel Clark, Mikell Gusciora, Krystian Norris, Delilah[Read More…]
Biddy Buddy Basketball February 16 results
by Dawn Beal Major Division Bandits 14 vs. Alphas 21 Bandits: Isabella Culp 6, Chasity Stotler 4, Annistyn Zahnow 2, Madison Imes 2. Alphas: Henley Forney 14, Adalynn Moody 3, Rosalee Allison 2, Kira Hook 2. Indians 34 vs. The Herd 24 Indians: Ashton Mullen 24, Parker Yost 6, Matthew[Read More…]
Op Ed: First Amendment watch: Access denied
The National Newspaper Association is concerned about recent reporting regarding certain journalists being barred from the Oval Office because of style issues regarding the name change to “Gulf of America.” This news coupled with the removal of mainstream media outlets from the Pentagon earlier this month and the lack of[Read More…]