by Trish Rudder Town of Bath Councilman Tom Hall resigned his position on the town council recently to work full time at the Harpers Ferry Water Department to replace a water department member who died. Hall had been working there part time during his tenure as a councilman. Hall previously[Read More…]
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Berkeley Springs Rotary Club donates books to encourage reading
In partnership with Rotary Clubs across the Eastern Panhandle, the Berkeley Springs Rotary Club recently conducted its Second Grade Book Project. Each second-grade student at Paw Paw, Pleasant View and Widmyer Elementary Schools, 145 students in total, received a book bag containing nine books donated by the Berkeley Springs Rotary[Read More…]
Lillian Morgan wins scholarship
Lillian Morgan was one of three students to receive scholarships from the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation. The Foundation awarded $194,000 in scholar- ships this year to students in Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties. This year, they received over 200 applications from exceptional students. Each application showcased a unique set[Read More…]
Eidolon ice cream social to be held June 22
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society (PVAS) is hosting an open house and ice cream social at Eidolon Nature Preserve on Saturday, June 22, from 1-4 p.m. Join us at the beautiful Eidolon Nature Preserve for an open house and ice cream social. We will gather in the big parking lot[Read More…]
WV DNR reminds public to leave young wildlife alone
With the arrival of spring weather and the emergence of young wildlife, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding people that possessing wildlife without a permit is illegal and that handling wild animals can spread disease and parasites that can be fatal. “Watching young animals is a[Read More…]
Perry pleads guilty in federal firearms case
Russell Allen Perry, 44, of Berkeley Springs pled guilty on May 30 in U.S. federal court to his role in a firearms trafficking conspiracy. According to court documents and statements made in court, the scheme involved another defendant purchasing firearms at licensed dealers in Morgan and Berkeley Counties and distributing[Read More…]
Hey, Girlfriend! Weekend rolls out festive events
Hey, Girlfriend! weekend, June 5-9 will kick off Thursday night with local special offers. Friday night is Ladies’ Night Downtown, with shops staying open until 8 p.m. and offering tasty samples and shopping sales. Bars and restaurants will have special menus, and entertainment can be found at the car show[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Egg Muffins
Egg Muffin My Great Grandmother, Arizona Henry, was always looking for a way to get me to eat healthier. She liked making egg muffins instead of cake muffins for breakfast. I try really hard to start my day with a healthy protein source such as egg. Egg muffins are not[Read More…]
Bypass work will impact Rt. 9 flow & closes section of Johnson’s Mill Road
by Kate Shunney Signs in different sections of the U.S 522 Bypass construction path are telling drivers to expect changes in traffic flow in the coming weeks. Johnson’s Mill Road closed on Monday, June 3 in the area where the four-lane bypass will cross the two-lane road. The road will[Read More…]
What’s that blooming in the C&O Canal?
Walkers and bikers along the C&O Canal in Hancock are being treated to a colorful show of blooms right now that stretches widely. The annual appearance of pink blooms on the water lilies captures the attention of many. American white water-lily (Nymphaea odorata) is an aquatic flowering plant native to[Read More…]
