by Kate Shunney Registered West Virginia voters can begin casting ballots in the state’s non-partisan and primary election today, April 29, as Early Voting opens. Eligible Morgan Countians can vote early in person at the Morgan County Courthouse on the first floor in the County Clerk’s office. Multiple voting machines[Read More…]
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Bath lowers tax rate as values rise
by Lisa Schauer In a public meeting held on the third Tuesday in April, Town of Bath Council voted unanimously to lower the tax on municipal property by ten percent. Starting in the new fiscal year on July 1, owner-occupied residential real estate in the town will be taxed at[Read More…]
Partners in Prevention give “Whirlwind of Change” awards to advocates for children
Members of Morgan County’s Partners in Prevention workgroup hosted a breakfast and award ceremony last Wednesday, April 25 at The Country Inn for community partners who work to protect children and create family supports in Morgan County. Audrey Morris, Executive Director of Morgan County Starting Points, led the program by[Read More…]
Karlie Dawn McJilton
Karlie Dawn McJilton 1977-2026 Karlie Dawn McJilton, age 48, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born on November 21, 1977 in Newark, Ohio, she was the daughter of Margaret Ellen “Maggie” Boyer Stiles and the late Dana Franklin Stiles. She attended[Read More…]
Ruth Elizabeth Stotler
Ruth Elizabeth Stotler 1955-2026 Ruth Elizabeth Stotler, 70, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born on September 10, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Arthur “Pete” and Mary Ethel Plummer Ganoe. Ruth was a[Read More…]
Roger Lee Sirbaugh, Sr.
Roger Lee Sirbaugh, Sr. 1946-2026 Roger Lee Sirbaugh, Sr., born November 18, 1946, in Cumberland, Md., entered into the presence of his Savior on April 19, 2026, at the age of 79. He was the son of the late Raymond E. Sirbaugh, Sr. and Rose Anna (Ullery) Sirbaugh. Roger lived[Read More…]
Ernest Alvey Truax
Ernest Alvey Truax 1947-2026 Ernest Alvey Truax, age 78, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born Monday, September 22, 1947, in Amaranth, Pa., he was the son of the late Edgar Arthur (Art) and Edna Mae Wertz Truax. Ernie was a 1965 graduate of Hancock High[Read More…]
Michael Francis Stanger
Michael Francis Stanger 1953-2026 Michael Francis Stanger, 73, of Great Cacapon, W.Va. passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born on February 24, 1953 in Miami, Fla., he was the son of the late Francis Coleman and Jean T. Antonelli Stanger. Michael[Read More…]
Small county, big stage: Berkeley Springs and Paw Paw compete at Mountaineer Showcase
by Jamie Harris On a beautiful day and big-meet atmosphere of Morgantown’s Mylan Park, the track and field athletes of Berkeley Springs High School and Paw Paw High School represented Morgan County Schools at the Mountaineer Showcase, one of the largest and most competitive meets in West Virginia this season.[Read More…]
Lady Indians continue search for first win after tough week
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians softball team is still searching for its first victory of the 2026 season after dropping three more contests last week, sliding to 0–13 overall following two road losses and a home defeat. The week began on Monday, April 13, with a trip[Read More…]
