Morgan County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting at a party near Coolfont on Sunday, May 4 that resulted in a non-life-threatening wound to a victim’s leg. Morgan County Sheriff Johnnie Walter said Monday that officers are still interviewing witnesses from the party, some of whom are from Berkeley and[Read More…]
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Plant giveaway & garden events set for May 31
The third annual Community Plant Giveaway will be taking place later this month on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon at 200 Douglas Street in Hancock. If it rains, the event will be moved inside. There is parking available and those attending will be given a cardboard flat[Read More…]
Mark Maurice Wilson
Mark Maurice Wilson 1962-2025 It is with the deepest heartbreak that the wife and family announce the passing of Mark M. Wilson at the age of 62 after a very short battle with a virulent form of esophageal cancer. Mark was the youngest of five children for Clyde S. Wilson[Read More…]
Andrew David Michael
Andrew David Michael 1951-2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew David Michael on April 15, 2025, at the age of 74. Son of J.D. and Mildred Michael, Andy was a native of Morgan County and a 1969 graduate of Berkeley Springs High School before[Read More…]
Della Frances McCauley
Della Frances McCauley 1961-2025 Della Frances McCauley, 64, of Winchester, Va., died Sunday, April 27, 2025 in Hospice of the Panhandle, Kearneysville, W.Va. Della was born March 8, 1961 in Winchester, Virginia, the daughter of George William McCauley and Emma Virginia Baker Lockhart. She resided most of her childhood with[Read More…]
Anni Jensen
Anni Jensen 1937-2025 Anni Jensen, 88, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025. Born on January 4, 1937, in Czechoslovakia, Anni lived a life shaped by resilience and devotion. She endured the challenges of World War II and later found lasting companionship when she married Lawrence[Read More…]
Indians Baseball drops three tough games, including extra-inning heartbreaker
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians baseball team battled through a tough stretch this past week, suffering three more losses that dropped their season record to 1-20. Despite some bright spots at the plate and on the mound, the Tribe continues to seek the breakthrough they need to turn[Read More…]
Indians swing strong: Tribe rolls past Musselman, battles tough at Hedgesville
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School tennis teams are hit- ting their stride as the Regional tournament looms closer, with a dominant victory over Musselman and a tough battle at Hedgesville this week. Tuesday, April 22 Indians battle at Hedgesville The Tribe traveled to Hedgesville on Tuesday for[Read More…]
Those affected by storm damage asked to share info via survey
Individuals and businesses who were affected negatively by the April 19 microburst storm that cut power and downed trees and power poles are being asked to share their storm damage information with state emergency officials. Local Office of Emergency Services director Jason Hoover has been distributing links to a survey[Read More…]
Bath Development Authority suspends work; new focus will be on OnTrac
by Trish Rudder At the April 15 Town of Bath council meeting, the town’s Bath Development Authority (BDA) committee vice president Bill Clark informed the council members by letter that its BDA members will resign on June 30 and asked the council to suspend its operations. The Town of Bath[Read More…]
