On Sunday July 6, police observed a black Subaru with no inspection sticker traveling south on Valley Road, and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Colleen F. Stender, 40, of Hedgesville. The odor of marijuana was emanating from her vehicle, according to a criminal complaint filed in[Read More…]
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Commissioners define county retirement for future staff, discuss Rail Trail progress
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners on July 2 voted 3-0 to set new rules for retirement benefits for future county hires. Commissioner Joel Tuttle made a motion that new employees will become vested in the public employee retirement benefit system 5% each year of their employment with the county,[Read More…]
Fireworks celebration in Berkeley Springs draws crowds
Travel Berkeley Springs presented their annual free fireworks celebration on Thursday evening, July 3 at Widmeyer Elementary to celebrate the nation’s independence from the British monarchy 249 years ago. Families gathered on the grounds of the school and on surrounding hillsides to take in the public display after dark, with[Read More…]
West Virginians to soon see opioid settlement spending by cities and counties
by Charles Young, WV News Reprinted with permission The public soon will be able to see how cities and counties have used their share of opioid settlement funds, according to officials with the West Virginia First Foundation. The foundation is in the process of collecting reports from city and county[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Watermelon Salad
Be the Hero with Watermelon We will be attending picnics this summer as we celebrate holidays from July 4th to Labor Day. We love attending family reunions, church picnics, river outings, pool parties, and more. My suggestion is that you be the hero who brings a healthy dish. Let others[Read More…]
Robert Allen Willard
In Loving Memory of Robert Allen Willard April 29, 1939-June 24, 2025 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Robert Allen Willard, who peacefully left us on June 24, 2025 at 3:42 p.m., surrounded by family. He was 86 years old. Born on April 29, 1939 in Boissevain, Va., Robert[Read More…]
William R. “Bill” “Buck” Omps
William R. “Bill” “Buck” Omps 1941-2025 William “Bill” “Buck” R. Omps, 84 of Cross Junction, Va., died Friday, June 27, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. He was born on January 25, 1941 in Whitacre, Va., the son of the late Dayton Omps and Icy (Puffinberger) Omps. Bill was a machine[Read More…]
Theresa Mary Messersmith
In Loving Memory of Theresa Mary Messersmith 12/5/1967-6/20/2025 It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Theresa Messersmith, age 57, who tragically lost her life in a motor vehicle accident on June 20, 2025, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Theresa was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister[Read More…]
Driver jailed after three prior DUI convictions
Krystal A. Smith, 40, of Berkeley Springs was arrested on Saturday, June 21 at about 7:30 p.m., and charged with driving revoked for DUI, third offense. Police stopped Smith as she drove a silver Dodge Dakota through the intersection of Householder Road and Cherry Run Road, appearing not to notice[Read More…]
Terry Wayne Cain
Terry Wayne Cain 1959-2025 Terry Wayne Cain, age 65, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at WVU-East Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born October 20, 1959 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Charles Ray Cain, Sr. and the late[Read More…]
