by Kate Shunney A Berkeley Springs man has been charged with multiple felonies after leading police on a chase that extended into Virginia and then back again into Morgan County last Tuesday evening. The charges include attempted murder of a Sheriff’s deputy. Raymond W. Miller, 41, of Waugh Road was taken into custody on Tuesday, […]

Three Morgan County 8th graders have been chosen as the newest members of West Virginia’s Golden Horseshoe Society because of their outstanding knowledge of the Mountain State. All three are students at Warm Springs Middle School in Berkeley Springs. Alivia Arnold, Marley Heath and Audrey Helmick were announced as the county’s Golden Horseshoe winners late […]

A shortage of masks and other protective gear for medical personnel and first responders amid the spread of coronavirus cases has sparked an effort here and nationwide for individuals to make and donate fabric masks, booties and gowns. Helping Hands in Berkeley Springs – Let’s Sew is one such effort. Organized by Berkeley Springs resident […]

by Geoff Fox Since last Friday, Tina Crawford has been making these masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. So far, she has made about 40 masks for those in the medical profession. Some masks have even been sent to nurses in Texas. photo courtesy of Tina Crawford. Tri-State Health Center staff wear […]

by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners last Wednesday declare a county-level State of Emergency at the request from the Morgan County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Dick Myers, who leads that office, said the move would allow the county to Dick Myers, Morgan County Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. request supplies […]

In an effort to prioritize health and safety and in response to coronavirus, Maryland Health Connection opened an emergency special enrollment period for uninsured Marylanders. Maryland residents can enroll in a health plan now through Wednesday, April 15. Coverage will begin April 1, 2020, regardless of when a health plan is selected during that time […]

Jerry L. Unger 1951-2020 Jerry Lynn Unger, 68, of Warfordsburg, Pa., died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his home. Born October 10, 1951, he was the son of Lawrence Unger and the late Marcella (McCusker) Unger of Warfordsburg and the husband of Pamela (Bauer) Unger. He grew up in Waterford, Michigan and spent summers in […]

Jeffery Brian Shaw 1962-2020 Jeffery Brian Shaw, 58, was lifted into Heaven on Friday, March 20, 2020. He was born on February 6, 1962 in Berkeley Springs. He is the son of Bonnie Shaw Kirch and Terry Kirch and the late Gaylen B. Shaw, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Jenna Palmer and husband, James […]

Lena H. Reynard 1937-2020 Lena Helen Reynard, age 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Born September 6, 1937 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Turner Ashby LaFollette, Jr. and Mary Frances Householder LaFollette. She was a member of Mt. Zion […]

Travis J. Garcia 1985-2020 Travis Justin Garcia, 34, of Paw Paw, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, Md. He was born October 18, 1985 at Martinsburg and was the son of Everardo Garcia and Regina Garcia. He was a 2005 graduate of Paw Paw High School and worked […]