by Kate Evans It’s that time of year to take stock of all the things you can do to have the healthiest, happiest year ahead. Most people have New Year’s resolutions for losing weight, exercising more and eating healthier. Here are some recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and[Read More…]
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State highlights free services during Mental Wellness Month
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) joins national efforts to recognize January as Mental Wellness Month, promoting mental health awareness, emotional well-being, and encouraging West Virginians to seek help when needed. Mental Wellness Month highlights the importance of maintaining good mental health by[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats –New Year Crockpot Kraut Pork Tenderloin
What will 2025 bring for you? Are you thinking about what goals to set for the New Year? Whatever your goals, make sure that you consider your health. You might try new recipes, take a short walk daily, quit tobacco, or lose a few pounds. My Great Grandmother, Arizona[Read More…]
Great Cacapon vet carried pencil to Korean War and back
by Trish Rudder A Great Cacapon man who served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War beginning in 1952 took a piece of home with him. Before he went into infantry training in Kentucky, Gene Kidwell put a pencil in his pocket before he left home. That pencil stayed[Read More…]
Town names winners of meter decoration effort
by Trish Rudder The Town of Bath holiday parking meter decorations came up with three category winners this year. Judged by voters on its social media page, the Deck the Meters contest winners are: Morgan County Jeepers won “Best Craftsmanship” with their Festive Jeep; Resteel Supply Co. won “Most Unique”[Read More…]
Sir Reggie: Foster dog thriving as part of 911 Center family
by Kate Shunney Staff at the Morgan County Emergency Communications Center in downtown Berkeley Springs had a pretty good idea last year – to start a foster program for dogs in partnership with Morgan County Animal Control. Animal Control is one of the agencies that the 911 Center dispatches to,[Read More…]
New Christmas songs and classic holiday tunes inspire hope and joy
by Kate Evans While everyone enjoys hearing traditional and modern Christmas songs during the holiday season, many musical artists love to release original Christmas songs and their renditions of treasured holiday classics at Christmastime. The 2024-2025 new Christmas songs on YouTube posted by Christmas Music go back several years but[Read More…]
Bath Christmas market makes its debut with skating, snow & holiday vibe
by Lisa Schauer The Town of Bath hosted its first European-style Christmas market over the weekend, bringing festive holiday cheer, outdoor activities, and new Christmas shopping experiences to locals and visitors. Children of all ages enjoyed ice skating on a simulated ice rink set up in the courthouse parking lot.[Read More…]
It’s Stacy–Healthy Eats: Christmas Peanut Butter Balls
Christmas Peanut Butter Balls Don’t waste your money on senseless items for Christmas gifts. My Great Grandmother, Arizona Henry, shared her love for her family and friends by baking cookies and candy. You could always count on peanut butter balls (decorated with red and green sprinkles) as part of your[Read More…]
Paw Paw Christmas Gnome Hunt returns bringing more family fun
by Kate Evans The Paw Paw Christmas Gnome Hunt is back this year with more children and families enjoying the fun than before. Devin Abe and the Paw Paw PTO are leading the event. Game organizer Tina Badley, Morgan County Starting Points program coordinator, said that the gnome game began[Read More…]
