News across Morgan County
Modern yoga makes a connection in Morgan County
by Lisa Schauer From the southern end of Morgan County to its northern part, in chairs, churches, studios, parks, and on trails, modern yoga is making a connection with residents and visitors. Some people seek yoga for relief from stiffness, aches and pains, while others are in…
Indians Golfers turn in impressive week on the greens
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians golf team put together an exciting week on the links, highlighted by a runner-up tournament finish and several impressive individual performances. The Indians opened the week with a strong showing at the Jefferson Invitational at…
Indians stun Class AAA #8 Grafton, 27-26, with comeback for the ages
by Jamie Harris There is something about Morgan Field under the Friday night lights. Something about the roar of the home crowd. Something about wearing the blue and gold with Berkeley Springs across the chest. And something about a group of Indians refusing to believe the game…
Fall Fire Season begins October 1; outdoor burning restrictions in place
Fall fire season begins today, Wednesday, October 1, and continues through December 31, according to the West Virginia Division of Forestry. During this time, residents must confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., according to the West Virginia State Code…
County opts not to bring back food handler cards proposed by Health Department
by Kate Shunney Citing added costs and a multi-step process for food establishments and organizations, the Morgan County Commission declined the recommendation of the joint Berkeley-Morgan County Health Department to reinstitute a food handler’s card policy. Morgan and Berkeley…
Statewide home energy rebate programs to lower utility costs for West Virginia families
Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the statewide launch of West Virginia’s Home Energy Rebate programs, expanding access to home efficiency upgrades designed to lower utility costs and help West Virginia families keep more of their hard-earned money. West Virginia has been…
Apple Butter Festival to host Baking Contest once again
Apple pie may be the classic, but at the Apple Butter Festival Baking Contest, apples can become just about anything. Cakes, cookies, breads, muffins, pastries, apple dumplings and plenty of creations that don’t fit neatly into any category are all welcome when the Baking Contest…
Pirates battle Cacapon: Paul and Clegg take on Berkeley Springs Invitational
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates cross country team put its toughness and determination on display Saturday as runners Braylen Paul and Joah Clegg represented Paw Paw at the Berkeley Springs Invitational at Cacapon State Park. The Berkeley Springs Invitational provided the…
Berkeley Springs battles to two-win week, caps it with thrilling 1-0 victory
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Indians boys soccer team proved this past week that it can win in more ways than one. The Indians showcased an explosive offensive attack in a nine-goal performance to start the week, faced adversity in a tough loss two days later, and then…
Lady Indians unleash offensive storm at Morgan Field
Berkeley Springs buries Petersburg and Frankfort with 18 goals in two games, continues dominance of PVC rivals by Jamie Harris There was no slowing down the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians this past week. Playing on their home pitch at Morgan Field, the Lady Indians continued their…
Rhonda G. Sirbaugh
Rhonda G. Sirbaugh 1948-2026 Rhonda G. Sirbaugh, 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Born Rhonda Sue Goodman on November 16, 1948, in Berkeley Springs, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Goodman and Lucy Goodman. She graduated from…
Betty Jane Burton
Betty Jane Burton 1935-2026 Betty Jane Burton, age 90, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born October 6, 1935 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Berkeley Carter and Martha Ellen Barney…