Elizabeth Russell Eppinger 1933-2025 Elizabeth Ann (Liz) Russell Eppinger, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Westminster-Canterbury, Winchester, Va. She was born on April 19, 1933, in Gainesboro, Va., the daughter of the late Rev. Clarence Gilbert and Ruth Elma Richard Russell. She was a devoted[Read More…]
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Darleen Carol Miller
Darleen Carol Miller 1943-2025 Darleen Carol (Sensel) Miller, age 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2025. Born March 18, 1943 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. she was the daughter of Charles Frederick Sensel, Sr. and Nora Mabel (Cunningham) Sensel. She was a 1961[Read More…]
Nina Marie Kesecker Ellis
Nina Marie Kesecker Ellis 1941-2025 Nina Marie Kesecker Ellis, 84, of Fallston Road, Shelby passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at her home. Nina was born on January 25, 1941 in Berkley Springs, West Virginia to the late Perry Arliss Kesecker and Kathryn Elizabeth Clark Kesecker. She was a[Read More…]
Local author sets mystery and intrigue in Berkeley Springs
What happens when the water master in the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting is found dead in George Washington’s Bathtub? The Water Detective, the first book in a new cozy mystery series set in Berkeley Springs, answers the question with a fun who-done-it. “Berkeley Springs is the perfect town for[Read More…]
Paw Paw Festival yields big turnout in second year
by Lisa Schauer Well over a thousand people showed up for the second annual Paw Paw Festival on Saturday, September 13 at Paw Paw Municipal Park. Billed as “West Virginia’s sweetest hidden gem,” the festival is a celebration of the mountain state’s native fruit, local flavor, and small-town charm. In[Read More…]
Save a Life Day on Sept. 25 offers free Naloxone in community
Volunteers will be offering free training and supplies in Berkeley Springs on Thursday, September 25 to reduce overdose deaths. The event, called Save a Life Day, is part of a nationwide effort to reduce drug overdose fatalities and offer connections to treatment and care. After ranking highest in overdose rates[Read More…]
Sewer line upgrades ongoing near Biser Street
The Warm Springs Public Service District (PSD) project to upgrade public sewer lines around Berkeley Springs is visible this week along Biser Street and U.S. 522 near Martinsburg Road. Contractors are replacing an 8-inch sanitary sewer line with a 12-inch line from the area around Coldwell Banker eastward to connect[Read More…]
Morgan County Pigtail Ponytail Volleyball League hosts Inaugural Opening Day
by Hobert Delph The Morgan County Pigtail Ponytail Volleyball League kicked off its first-ever season this past Sunday, September 7, with an opening day filled with close matches, long rallies and impressive serving runs. The three league teams — Volley Llamas, Royal Spikers and Hard Hitters — each hit the[Read More…]
Indians Golf competes in back-to-back invitationals
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians golf team hit the road for a pair of invitationals this past week, testing their skills against strong fields on two challenging courses. On Tuesday, September 9, the Indians traveled to Valley View for the Moorefield Invitational, where they placed ninth overall. Leading[Read More…]
Lady Indians make history with first-ever win over Frankfort
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians volleyball team etched their names into program history this week, going 1-1 in a pair of road matches, but it’s the win that will be remembered for years to come. On Tuesday, September 9, the Lady Indians stormed into Short Gap and[Read More…]
