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Kathleen C. ‘Kitty’ Johnson

Romney · Romney

Kathleen C. ‘Kitty’ Johnson

Kathleen C. “Kitty” Johnson, 84, of Augusta, died on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney.Read Article

Restaurant Road Trip: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

Romney · Romney

Restaurant Road Trip: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

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ROMNEY, W.Va. (WBOY) — For this week's Restaurant Road Trip, 12 News is returning to Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad in Hampshire County for an in-depth look at its food offerings. There are five different levels of dining service that are available to passengers who sign up for an excursion with Potomac Eagle: Club Service - a lounge-style, relaxed type of setting, where passengers are served five courses of heavy appetizers Superior Dining - an…Read Article

3 charged in Romney woman's overdose death

Mitt Romney · Romney

3 charged in Romney woman's overdose death

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

ROMNEY, W.Va. — Two Hampshire County residents and a Grant County man were arrested in connection to a March 30 drug overdose death of a woman in Romney, according to the Hampshire County Sheriff's Office.Read Article

Phantom Fireworks expands into new location

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NILES, Ohio (WKBN) -- Pyrotechnic lovers rejoice: Phantom Fireworks is coming to the Eastwood Mall Complex. Ron Zoldan is the vice president and head of the development department for Phantom Fireworks and says the company has been in talks with the Eastwood Mall and the Cafaro family for the past three years to blast this location into the mall complex. This is the company's first-ever mall complex location, and they're very excited. "It's defi…Capon Bridge · Capon Bridge See the Story

Virtual learning program approved

ROMNEY — The Hampshire County School Board Monday night approved a new virtual education program that it is hoped will have a higher rate of success and keep students enrolled in Hampshire Public Schools.Romney · Romney Read Article

Back in Sports, 20 Years Ago: Lady Trojans edge out Martinsburg, University in first place finish

ROMNEY — Seeing traditional powerhouses like Martinsburg and University High Schools could be intimidating for many teams, but the Hampshire girl’s track team saw it as nothing more than aRomney · Romney Read Article

Commissioners praise cooperation among departments

ROMNEY — The Hampshire County Development Authority Board of Directors recently approved a $50,000 loan request from the Parks and Recreation Department to renovate two little-used parks to be used as campgrounds and to purchase playground equipment at another.Romney · Romney Read Article

Capon Bridge to the rescue

In the late 1880’s communities were much closer and events bound them together in large gatherings. No television, no radio, and metropolitan newspapers were rarely subscribed to in the local area. News was rare but when large events were held…Capon Bridge · Capon Bridge Read Article

Capon Bridge Alumni meet May 17

The Capon Bridge High School Alumni Association will host a social gathering on May 17, in the former gymnasium from 2-4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. There will be no charge, however, any donations to cover expenses will be…Capon Bridge · Capon Bridge Read Article

All things new with the HCCOA

ROMNEY – As part of the national celebration of Older Americans Month, the Hampshire County Committee on Aging (HCCOA) is set to honor and empower the senior community with a variety of new programs and services.Romney · Romney Read Article

Romney Reserve Alumni honor Wardensville man

ROMNEY — A Wardensville man was recently named this year’s recipient of the John C. Ailes Patriotism Award by the Romney Reserve Alumni Association.Romney · Romney Read Article

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