The 2025 Berkeley Springs Indians football team enters the fall with a promising mix of seasoned skill players, a developing offensive line, and a defense ready to take another step forward. With depth across key positions and new talent emerging, expectations are high as the Indians aim to[Read More…]
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“Meet the Teams” Night at Morgan Field
Berkeley Springs High School Indians rolled out the blue and gold carpet for their annual Meet the Teams Night at Morgan Field on Friday, August 15. Fans had the chance to meet this year’s fall sports teams—football, boys’ and girls’ cross country, golf, boys’ and girls’ soccer, cheer and volleyball.[Read More…]
WVPB to present preview of Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” and panel discussion at Shepherd University
West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) will host an exclusive preview screening of The American Revolution, a new PBS documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, on Thursday, September. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education on the campus of Shepherd[Read More…]
Public sewer upgrades underway, with work to move to Biser Street next month
by Kate Shunney The board of Warm Springs Public Service District, which manages the public wastewater system in Berkeley Springs and Great Cacapon, has approved contractor payments in two system upgrade projects going on right now in Berkeley Springs. In a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 13, board members received[Read More…]
South Morgan Fireman’s Carnival kicks off next week, adds extra day
by Lisa Schauer Don’t say goodbye to summer yet. South Morgan VFD’s Fourth Annual Fireman’s Carnival opens on Tuesday, August 26 and runs through Sunday, August 31. A sixth day has been added this year. Admission and parking at carnival are free. Wristbands for rides can be purchased at the[Read More…]
Governor visits county, delivers EDA site prep grant
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey made a stop in Morgan County on Friday, August 15 after a visit to his home in Jefferson County on Thursday. Morrisey talked about the Eastern Panhandle’s business growth and efforts by state elected officials to remove “red tape” from business development by cutting regulations[Read More…]
Hedgesville man dies in motorcycle accident
A Berkeley County man was killed on Sunday, August 17 along Winchester Grade Road in southern Morgan County when his motorcycle left the roadway shortly after 9:30 a.m. According to Morgan County Sheriff Johnnie Walter, Christopher Vincent Leone, 39, of Hedgesville was traveling toward Berkeley Springs on Winchester Grade Road[Read More…]
Chamber announces winners of third annual community awards
Six individuals and two businesses who were nominated by the public and chosen by the Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce as Community Award winners will be honored at a community awards banquet on Thursday, September 18 at The Country Inn. The Morganite award winner – the top local community[Read More…]
Pleasant View Community Center hosts first Cruise-in for a Cause
by Lisa Schauer For the first time, Pleasant View Community Center hosted a Cruise-in for a Cause on Saturday, August 16 in Hedgesville. The cause was support of the Pleasant View Community Center, its building and programs. Shiny hot rods, classic trucks, and antique cars were parked on the lawn[Read More…]
Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation gives $262K to non-profits supporting local children
In a powerful testament to community engagement and philanthropy, the Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation has announced the awarding of $262,206 in grants to a range of local non-profit organizations devoted to supporting local children. “This significant investment is set to foster hope, opportunity, and tangible improvements in the lives[Read More…]
