by Hobert Delph The Morgan County 9U softball team put together an impressive week at the Jefferson 9U Showdown at the Jefferson county Little League Complex. The girls won their first three games before finishing as tournament runner-up after a hard-fought championship game on Sunday, June 7. Morgan County opened[Read More…]
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Timothy Eric Clark
Timothy Eric Clark Timothy Eric Clark, affectionately known as Timmy or Birddog, after a long battle with CMT and throat cancer passed away peacefully at his forever home in Berkeley Springs on June 17, 2026. He was 66 years old. He was surrounded by his loving wife Lynn and his[Read More…]
New Era Begins: CJ Watts brings energy, stability and new life to Berkeley Springs Football
by Jamie Harris A renewed sense of purpose is sweeping through Berkeley Springs High School as the Indians prepare for the upcoming football season under new leadership. Head coach CJ Watts steps into the role at a pivotal moment for the program, becoming the sixth head football coach since 2011[Read More…]
Sharon L. Bishop
Sharon L. Bishop 1950-2026 Sharon Lee Bishop, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born September 13, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Esta Lee Fox. Sharon was a devoted Christian who was[Read More…]
Darlene Himes Manzano
Darlene Himes Manzano 1946-2026 Darlene Himes Manzano, 79, of Winchester, Va., passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. Darlene was born in Winchester in 1946. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Leon Himes and Lucille Wachter Himes, both of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Darlene loved to be outside in[Read More…]
Sea star from millions of years ago found in WV, on display in new Smithsonian exhibit
A prehistoric fossil found in West Virginia is one of 600 rare objects on display from the 50 U.S. states and territories in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History new exhibit, “From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage.” The exhibition commemorates America’s 250th anniversary through rare objects[Read More…]
Potomac Edison proposes 3% rate increases in August & next June
by Kate Shunney Public notice has been released by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia that Potomac Edison, the regional electricity company, has proposed a two-step base rate increase on most of the state’s power customers, including households and businesses in Morgan County. If new rates are approved by[Read More…]
Commission approves budget for K-9 in Sheriff’s Department
by Kate Shunney The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department will once again have a K-9 officer on its force, following a vote by the County Commission to approve up to $20,000 for start-up costs to add a trained dog to the department. Funds for the K-9 will come from the county’s[Read More…]
Slow down for summer tourists, Bath Police remind motorists
by Lisa Schauer In his public safety committee report to Bath Town Council on Tuesday, June 16 Police Officer J. Stangle reminded all motorists to slow down at crosswalks now that the busy summer tourism season is underway. Officer Stangle has previously stated in the town’s public meeting that motorists[Read More…]
Nominations open now for annual Chamber business & community awards
The Berkeley Springs – Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 4th Annual Morganite Awards, sponsored by CNB Bank, Inc. The celebration will be held on Thursday, September 17, at the Country Inn of Berkeley Springs. Winners will also serve as[Read More…]
