Michael Jay Redick 1959-2025 Michael Jay Redick, age 66, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home. Born June 26, 1959 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of James “Jim” Robert Redick and June Ella Perry Redick. Jay was a member of First[Read More…]
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Columbia Gas expansion project from Fulton to Morgan County cost $46 million, nearly double original estimate
by Kate Shunney The new 3-mile Columbia Gas pipeline put into service in June between Fulton County, Pa. and Morgan County, W.Va. cost double what the company estimated, according to a report filed on November 5 with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). A Final Cost Report was submitted to[Read More…]
Bath gears up for Christmas with event signups, call for volunteers
by Lisa Schauer Santa’s elves at the North Pole are surely just as busy as those here in the Town of Bath preparing for Christmas. Volunteers are needed in an “Operation Save Christmas” drive to decorate the town for the holidays. Anyone who can lift, carry, or hold a ladder[Read More…]
Knights honor veterans in wreath ceremony
Rev. Stephen Vallelonga delivered a blessing to veterans during the Knights of Columbus’ annual Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony on Sunday, November 9. Knight Larry Landon welcomed everyone and said a few words about how people from Morgan County, especially those on the three memorials, defended or country. Town of[Read More…]
Warm Springs Middle School program connects students & veterans
by Lisa Schauer Vietnam veteran Gray Jones was the guest speaker at Warm Springs Middle School’s annual Veterans Day program, held on the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corp, on Monday, November 10. Jones served 13 years in the U.S. Marines, arriving at Parris Island in 1966. He[Read More…]
The Health Plan awards full medical school scholarship to WVSOM’s Lenzie Stiltner of Matewan
MATEWAN, W.Va. — A Matewan native is attending medical school at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) without the burden of tuition and fees thanks to a medical scholarship program offered by The Health Plan (THP). WVSOM first-year student Lenzie Stiltner has been awarded The Health Plan Scholarship,[Read More…]
Bath Tree Board continues work to keep healthy trees thriving
by Kate Lehman The Town of Bath has secured two grants totaling nearly $35,000 from the West Virginia Division of Forestry. These funds will support the efforts of the Town of Bath Tree Board to protect and maintain the town’s tree canopy, which is an important factor in helping the[Read More…]
Indians Soccer players earn All-PVC honors
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians boy’s soccer team capped off an impressive season with two players earning spots on the 2025 All-Potomac Valley Conference (PVC) Team, a testament to their skill and determination in one of West Virginia’s most competitive divisions. Leading the charge was Kyle Bland (#9),[Read More…]
Lady Pirates advance in Region II Tournament with dominant win over Pocahontas
by Jamie Harris The #3-seeded Paw Paw Lady Pirates came out swinging in the Class A Region II tournament on Thursday, October 30 held at Pendleton County, sweeping #6 Pocahontas County in straight sets to keep their postseason hopes alive. Paw Paw delivered a commanding performance, winning 25-14, 25-9 and[Read More…]
Lady Indians Volleyball make history with regional win over Moorefield
by Jamie Harris In a thrilling display of resilience and teamwork, the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians volleyball team made program history Tuesday night, October 28, sweeping Moorefield 3-0 (28-26, 25-21, 29-27) in the opening round of the Class AA Region II Volleyball Championships at the Berkeley Springs High School gym.[Read More…]
