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Food is Medicine: Grandma Zona’s Recipe for Living Well My great-grandmother, Arizona Henry, whom I lovingly called Grandma, always told me, “Food is medicine.” She understood the comfort of a good meal and the importance of making the most of what was available. Sometimes that meant something as simple as[Read More…]
The inaugural Apple Butter Festival Trail 5K, originally scheduled for October 11 during the 51st Annual Apple Butter Festival, will take place this Sunday, November 1 at 8 a.m. at Cacapon Resort State Park. The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce made the difficult decision to postpone the race due[Read More…]
The BlackCat School of Rock and BlackCat School of Rock Jr. will host Mischief Night featuring performing popular Halloween songs and many classic rock favorites this Friday October 30, at 7 p.m. at the historic Star Theatre in downtown Berkeley Springs. Admission is free. The concert is sponsored by Travel[Read More…]
by Lisa Schauer With Fall foliage peaking and local artists hosting open houses for the annual Berkeley Springs studio tour, the town bustled with visitors over the weekend, October 24-25. Sixteen artists were represented on the self-guided tour at eight studios, all within ten miles of town. From the whimsical[Read More…]
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Commissioners approved a $4,500 request from the Allegany Preservation Society Limited to help pay for a survey of the Paw Paw train depot with an eye toward acquiring the old station for preservation. Trevor Laber of the Preservation Society told commissioners during their October 21[Read More…]
by Kate Shunney More than 1,000 county voters had already cast their ballots in West Virginia’s general election as of the end of the day on Monday, October 26. Early voting at the courthouse began last Wednesday, October 21. It continues through this Saturday, October 31 at the County Clerk’s[Read More…]
Todd Jeffrey Weller 1972-2026 Todd Jeffrey Weller, age 54, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Born September 25, 1972, in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of Joe Weller of Warfordsburg, Pa., and the late Marlene S. Ward. Todd was a graduate of Southern[Read More…]
Cecelia Pleasant Youngblood 1924-2026 Cecelia Pleasant “Sis” Youngblood, age 102, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born July 18, 1924 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter[Read More…]
Councilwoman Dalson resigns, citing family demands by Lisa Schauer Local restaurant owners and residents packed Bath town hall in a public meeting on Tuesday, October 20. Council business would include the recent water emergency, plans to secure a second public water source and the resignation of councilwoman Reba Dalson. Discussion[Read More…]
by Kate Shunney Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on Wednesday heard oral arguments about the status of a suspension of Morgan County Magistrate Vince Shambaugh on judicial disciplinary issues during a 25-minute hearing. In June, Shambaugh was suspended with pay on an emergency motion from[Read More…]
