Leslie L. Farris 1951-2026 Leslie L. “Boom” Farris, 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2026 while under the care of his loving family. Born March 5, 1951 in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Leroy James[Read More…]
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Dolly A. McCarty
Dolly A. McCarty 1937-2026 Dolly A. McCarty, 89, of Hagerstown. Md., passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, in Williamsport, Md. Dolly was born in Orchard Ridge to Frank Weller and Frances Weller-Funk on July 27, 1937. She proudly called herself a “Pig Skinner.” She attended school in Hancock, Md.[Read More…]
Donald C. Stotler
Donald C. Stotler Donald Charles Stotler, 84, of Great Cacapon, W.Va. died Friday, October 2, 2026 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Services will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs.
John DeMarinis, Jr.
John DeMarinis, Jr. 1935-2026 John DeMarinis, Jr., age 91, Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Harmony at Martinsburg and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born April 5, 1935 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late[Read More…]
West Virginia tracks uptick in meat allergy disease from lone star ticks
by Mark Richardson West Virginia News Service West Virginia is seeing a sharp rise in alpha-gal syndrome as lone star ticks spread across the state. The tick-borne condition can make people allergic to red meat, dairy and other products from mammals. Reactions can include stomach problems, hives, wheezing and trouble[Read More…]
The art of Marc Brown comes to Hagerstown in new museum exhibit
For generations of children, Arthur has been a familiar friend: the aardvark in round glasses who navigates school, family, friendship, mistakes, and the everyday challenges of growing up. This fall, visitors can step beyond the television screen and the pages of the books to discover the original artwork behind the[Read More…]
It’s Apple Butter time! 51st Annual festival returns to the streets of Berkeley Springs this weekend
Morgan County’s busiest weekend is about to begin. The 51st Annual Apple Butter Festival will kick off this Friday, October 9 and continue Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11 with new attractions, expanded family activities, lively entertainment, and the traditions that have made it one of West Virginia’s most beloved fall[Read More…]
Free shuttle to run during the festival
Those who don’t want to drive into the festival and find parking can take advantage of a free shuttle service on Saturday, October 10 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday, October 11 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The shuttle service is not available Friday evening for[Read More…]
Free jam and preserving workshop
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will be hosting a free workshop on making jam and preserving it. The workshop will be tomorrow, Thursday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the church, which is located at 200 Douglas Road, in Hancock. During the interactive workshop, folks will[Read More…]
Local author adds mystery element to the Apple Butter Festival
Local author Len Boswell has just released his second mystery set in Berkeley Springs, The Apple Butter Murders, featuring detectives Eleanor Rigby Beaumont and Billy Skye. Rigby, now a resident of Berkeley Springs, comes out of retirement to help Skye with a baffling crime. Four bodies have been found at[Read More…]
