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by Jamie Harris Last Friday, February 27, the #7 Berkeley Springs Lady Indians made the long trek to Philip Barbour High School for the opening round of the Class AA Region II Championships. Facing the #2 Colts on their home court was always going to be a challenge, and Philip[Read More…]
by Kate Shunney Warm Springs Intermediate School reported on their annual progress toward academic and student goals and their needs for the coming year during the February 3 Board of Education meeting. Principal Scott Lykins told board members that he is “inspired” by what he sees at the school. “Each[Read More…]
by Kate Shunney Berkeley Springs insurance agent Luke Christie spent part of last week greeting customers and friends at his State Farm insurance office, marking the final week of a 43-year career. Christie retired March 1. Christie’s insurance office at Valley Road will remain open under the direction of agent[Read More…]
by Kate Shunney A third and final public hearing about a Morgan County commercial ambulance fee taking effect was held on February 18, with little public involvement but more specific discussion than at previous hearings about the proposal. Morgan County’s Ambulance Fee ordinance has not been updated in 10 years,[Read More…]
Three new members of the Berkeley Springs Lions Club were inducted into the organization on February 10. New Lions include Jason and Dr. Leslie Hiles and Kelly Hofe. Lions Clubs International (LCI) has over 1.4 million members in 49,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographic areas. The mission of[Read More…]
Corie Elizabeth Clingerman 1933-2026 Corie Elizabeth Clingerman, age 92, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Fulton County Medical Center Longterm Care. Born Saturday, March 11, 1933, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Emma Smith Decker. Corie attended the one room[Read More…]
Beverly May Myers Cleary 1935-2026 Beverly May Myers Cleary, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Born April 3, 1935, in Bino, Pa., she was the daughter of the late James B. and Lena M. (Harbaugh) Myers. Beverly spent much of her[Read More…]
Hazel Irene McFadden 1934-2026 Hazel Irene McFadden, age 91, of Staunton, Va. and formerly of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Shenandoah House in Fishersville, Va. Born July 7, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert Thomas Corbin and Mary Ann Katherine Shade[Read More…]
Dayton Leon Close 1933-2026 Dayton Leon Close, of Martinsburg, W.Va., made his final journey across that river to join those who went before him on February 25, 2026, at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Facility, with his loved ones by his side. Born February 16, 1933, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va.,[Read More…]
Brian Keith Golden 1968-2026 Brian Keith Golden, age 57, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born November 16, 1968 in McConnellsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert Dale Golden, Sr. and the late Nora Lee Younker Fleece. He[Read More…]
