Emory Harrison Fleegle, Jr. 1947-2025 Emory Harrison Fleegle, Jr., age 78, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his daughter’s home. Born May 9, 1947 in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Emory Harrison Fleegle, Sr. and Hallie Jane Corbett Fleegle. Emory attended[Read More…]
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Local man sentenced to federal prison for coercion of minor
A Berkeley Springs man — Joel Galen Patton, 40, — has been sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. Patton was talking to who he believed to be a 14-year-old female online, requesting nude photos of the teen, as well as sending[Read More…]
Beatrice “Betty” Kreinik
Beatrice “Betty” Kreinik 1934-2025 Beatrice “Betty” Kreinik, 90, of Hedgesville, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at her home. Born November 30, 1934 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Ernest Beshi and Josephine Marchese Beshi. She was an activist for human rights and animal rights. A first generation American,[Read More…]
Ricky Eugene Unger
Ricky Eugene Unger 1960-2025 Ricky Eugene Unger, age 65, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at his home. Born July 9, 1960 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Melvin Edgar Unger, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., and the late Bernadine Mason Unger. He was[Read More…]
DNR reminds new hunters to complete hunter education before fall seasons
As excitement builds for fall hunting in West Virginia, the Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding anyone born on or after January 1, 1975, that completing a hunter education course is a legal requirement before buying a hunting license. “Hunter education is the foundation of safe and responsible hunting,”[Read More…]
County seeks public input on recreation center uses
by Lisa Schauer Morgan County Wellness Center, the county’s first public indoor fitness and recreation center, is seeking public input on potential uses for the 10,000 square foot facility. Located in the former Rankin Fitness Center in Berkeley Springs, the center was purchased by the county back in March. Since[Read More…]
Eric Glascock
Eric Glascock October 16, 1974-July 24, 2025 Eric Glascock, 50, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2025. Born and raised in Berkeley Springs, Eric was known for his strong work ethic, his big heart and his love for the outdoors. He was preceded in death by[Read More…]
Andrew Edward Orebaugh
Andrew Edward Orebaugh 1924-2025 Andrew Edward Orebaugh, age 101, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born July 4, 1924 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Samuel Edward and Grace[Read More…]
Phyllis Eileen Moss
Phyllis Eileen Moss 1951-2025 Phyllis Eileen Moss, age 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital. Born January 12, 1951 in Paw Paw, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Howard Charles Nelson, Sr. and the late Betty Jane Hogbin Nelson.[Read More…]
Jessie Permilla Chambers
Jessie Permilla Chambers 1928-2025 Jessie Permilla Chambers, age 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital. Born January 1, 1928 in Weymouth, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Harold Bailey and Elsie Lillian Beine Trumbull. She was a graduate of[Read More…]
