by Lisa Schauer Winter will be colder than normal in Morgan County this year, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The coldest periods will occur in mid- and late December, early and late January, and early February, while the most snow will arrive in late December, late January, early and[Read More…]
Local Lifestyle
The true meaning of Christmas starts with giving back
by Lisa Schauer Finding the true meaning of Christmas doesn’t take a lot of money or time. But helping others brings joy to the holiday season like no gadget or gizmo can. This year, consider giving enjoyable yet practical items, such as easy-to-open high protein snacks, a hoodie, a warm[Read More…]
Weekend events kick off Christmas season across the county
Morgan County will be all aglow with seasonal activities this weekend, amplifying the local Christmas cheer. On Friday, December 5, the 8th annual Cocoa Crawl, hosted by Hometown Holidays in Berkeley Springs, will present specialty hot cocoa stops throughout the downtown area. The “crawl” starts at 5 p.m. with downtown[Read More…]
Hello snow!
Early Tuesday morning brought wintry precipitation to our area, with a mix of snow and freezing rain. The Foxglove Garden Club Christmas display on the Fairfax Green caught a dusting too. Morgan County Schools were delayed by two hours in starting the day and snowplows patrolled local roads to clear[Read More…]
George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation
Editor’s note: Long before Thanksgiving was designated on the third Thursday of November as a federal holiday in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln, the nation’s first president called for an observance of gratitude by the young nation of the United States of America. Both presidents saw a countrywide Thanksgiving holiday[Read More…]
Jules kicks off annual EPEC donation drive
Jules Enchanting Gifts in Berkeley Springs is once again collecting donations from the community to deliver to the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center for local victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. On Sunday, November 30, the shop will host its 7th annual donation drive to benefit the[Read More…]
Critton Hollow featured on Mountain Stage
Paw Paw musicians Critton Hollow String Band continued to be honored for their 50 years of musical expertise and performace this past weekend as they appeared on Mountain Stage, West Virginia’s premier live music show hosted by Kathy Mattea. Critton Hollow, the Carpenter Ants and Mary Hott were included in[Read More…]
Scott Wachter honored in military retirement ceremony
by Lisa Schauer After a distinguished 28-year military career, Scott Wachter of Berkeley Springs was honored at a retirement ceremony held in the lodge at Cacapon State Park on Sunday, November 16. Wachter was presented with a commendation from the West Virginia Senate for his dedicated military service in the[Read More…]
Volunteers show up for “Operation save Christmas”
by Lisa Schauer A dozen community volunteers showed up to help decorate Berkeley Springs State Park for the holidays on Saturday, November 15. They put bows on light poles, decorated the gazebo, and hung lights on the garden arch. Part of “Operation save Christmas,” volunteers meet at the “elf shack,”[Read More…]
Bath gears up for Christmas with event signups, call for volunteers
by Lisa Schauer Santa’s elves at the North Pole are surely just as busy as those here in the Town of Bath preparing for Christmas. Volunteers are needed in an “Operation Save Christmas” drive to decorate the town for the holidays. Anyone who can lift, carry, or hold a ladder[Read More…]