by Kate Shunney West Virginia’s Division of Forestry is continuing to monitor the status of a mountain fire that has burned over 130 acres of forest on the western face of Cacapon Mountain. On Monday afternoon, Regional Forester Rosey Santerre called the fire “100% contained” following extensive response from fire[Read More…]
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R. Marie Bohrer
R. Marie Bohrer 1937-2024 Ruby Marie Bohrer, 87, of Paw Paw, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Marie was born on January 28, 1937, in Greensboro, N.C., a daughter of the late Ralph B.[Read More…]
Freda Kay Miller
Freda Kay Miller 1937-2024 Freda Kay Miller, 87, of Paw Paw, passed away at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born January 17, 1937, in Paw Paw, W.Va. to the late Lloyd P. and Odessa Santymire Hardy. She married her[Read More…]
Wednesday fire claims Morgan County home, outbuildings
Community members are mobilizing to support a couple that lost their home and possessions earlier this week in a structure fire. A Wednesday afternoon fire first reported on the back porch of a residence on Ruppenthal Road in southeastern Morgan County destroyed that home and burned at least six outbuildings[Read More…]
Christmas flowers have a lasting beauty & a special history
by Kate Evans Flowering plants that have long been associated with the Christmas season can brighten your home at the holidays with their brilliant colors. Some flowers have special symbolism while others derive their Christmas significance from legends or myths. Poinsettia The most well-known Christmas flower is the poinsettia, which[Read More…]
Free Economic Outlook luncheon set for Dec. 10
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with CNB Bank, Inc., the Morgan County Economic Development Authority, and Coolfont Resort, will host a special lunch and presentation featuring John Deskins, Ph.D., Director of West Virginia University’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research. The event will provide insights into[Read More…]
County hires new facilities director, approves cyber training for employees
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners on November 20 approved the hire of Nevin Camp as the Morgan County Facilities Director. Camp will replace Randy Stotler, who retired after eight years in the position. Camp took the post on November 11 as full-time facilities director at a pay of $42,000[Read More…]
Bath Christmas Project names Angel Award recipients for 2024
by Trish Rudder Ten individuals and three organizations were chosen to receive their Angel Award plaque from the Bath Christmas Project president Hunter Clark for their help in decorating the town this year. At the December 3 Town of Bath council meeting, Clark announced the following people for their participation:[Read More…]
Hospice in the Hospital to be offered at War Memorial Hospital & Hampshire Memorial
Valley Health and Hospice of the Panhandle have launched a collaborative program in Valley Health’s West Virginia hospitals to offer hospice care at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs and Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney. An agreement was signed for Hospice of the Panhandle to work alongside the hospital’s care[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs man jailed after domestic incident
An anonymous caller alerted police to a female in distress at a residence on Debbie Terrace on Tuesday, November 26 around 11:30 p.m. At the door of the residence, officers attempted to make contact with the occupants, yelling for them to exit, and using a PA system to call out[Read More…]
