James McKinley Ambrose 1947-2025 James McKinley “Jimmy” Ambrose, age 78, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Born June 25, 1947 in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late James Conard and Julia Ellen (Hovermale) Ambrose. Jimmy was a member of[Read More…]
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Lady Indians dominate senior night with 7-0 shutout over Moorefield
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians closed out their regular season in spectacular fashion Monday night, October 13, delivering a commanding 7-0 victory over the visiting Moorefield Yellow Jackets on the home turf of Morgan Field. The win not only marked a triumphant Senior Night celebration but also[Read More…]
Hampshire silences Morgan Field in homecoming heartbreaker
by Jamie Harris The festive atmosphere at Morgan Field on Friday night, October 17. was electric, with the stands packed and the field adorned in blue and gold for Berkeley Springs High School’s annual homecoming celebration. Seniors Landon Litten and Lilli Stevens were crowned the 2025 Homecoming King and[Read More…]
Pirates push through at Potomac Valley Conference Championships
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw High School Cross Country team may have been small in numbers, but they showed big heart at the 2025 Potomac Valley Conference Championships held Tuesday at Frankfort High School. With only three runners competing, the Pirates were unable to post a team score. However,[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Freshman Cayden Swink impresses at State Golf Championships
by Jamie Harris Berkeley Springs High School freshman Cayden Swink made a strong debut at the West Virginia Class AA State Golf Championships this past week, finishing 17th overall in a competitive field at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling. Swink, representing the Indians in his first-ever state-level appearance, demonstrated poise and[Read More…]
Local “No Kings” protest draws 500 on nationwide day of demonstrations
Last Saturday, October 18 saw public demonstrations across the United States in protest against the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration and in support of American constitutional government. Berkeley Springs was one of several towns in the Eastern Panhandle that saw gatherings of people holding signs in the[Read More…]
Public meeting seeks landowner input on Sleepy Creek flooding, erosion & future protection of watershed
by Kate Shunney The Morgan County Commission is hosting a Public Scoping Meeting next Wednesday, October 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the courthouse as part of the preparation of a Sleepy Creek Watershed Protection Plan for the future. Organizers of the meeting say its purpose is to find[Read More…]
County to seek public input about proposed ambulance fee on businesses
by Kate Shunney Morgan County officials have agreed to consider imposing the county’s Ambulance Fee on commercial property owners after 18 years of the fee being paid only by residential property owners. Seen as a way to contribute to Morgan County’s rising emergency medical system costs, the Morgan County Commission[Read More…]
BlackCat to host two free Halloween music events
BlackCat Music Cooperative and BlackCat Music Shop are teaming up for a double dose of Halloween fun in Berkeley Springs and Hancock. On Saturday, October 25 at 7 p.m., don’t miss “Fright Night Jam,” featuring the BlackCat School of Rock and the BlackCat School of Rock Jr. at the historic[Read More…]
Sewer upgrade work impacts water to residents
by Kate Shunney Contractor work for the Warm Springs Public Service District (PSD)’s planned upgrades to public sewer lines in the Biser Street area of Berkeley Springs caused water outages for residents in the area of the work last week. It was the second week that digging work disrupted Berkeley[Read More…]
