by Lisa Schauer The rain held off for Mountain State Cruisers’ annual Father’s Day car and truck show at Berkeley Springs State Park on Saturday, June 14. A variety of classic, custom, and modified vehicles were shined up and on display. Enthusiasts of all ages wandered through the park, pausing[Read More…]
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Cicadas are back in Brood XIV emergence
Some parts of our region will witness another cicada emergence this spring and summer – the arrival of Brood XIV. According to the USDA Forest Service, this brood of cicadas will be seen emerging after the ground warms above 64 degrees, and will stay around for four to six weeks.[Read More…]
5th Bringing in the May fills park with wonder & whimsy
For the fifth year in a row, Berkeley Springs welcomed the arrival of spring with “Bringing in the May.” This year’s festivities, held on the third weekend of May in Berkeley Springs State Park, brought residents and visitors together for a joyous celebration of the season, filled with traditional activities,[Read More…]
Free summer concert series
The Morgan Arts Council (MAC) announces the kick- off of the 2025 MAC Sum- mer Concerts Series at the Ice House on the Charlotte’s Cafe Garden Stage. The series kicks off on Friday, May 23, with a performance featuring The Snozzberries, a high-energy psychedelic prog-fusion rock group from Asheville, N.[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Banana Pudding
My fondest memories of school field trips are eating a packed lunch with a sandwich and a banana. When my Great-Grandmother Arizona Henry packed lunches for me, she always included a banana. Years later, I still love a semi-ripe banana as a snack. My favorite summertime dessert is banana pudding,[Read More…]
Lions Club to hold fundraiser May 17-18 for Memphis Frey
The Berkeley Springs Lions Club will be holding a fundraiser at Charlotte’s Café on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 to benefit Memphis Frey, daughter of Robert and Megan Frey. Memphis was born on December 4, 2024. She was born with a cleft lip. Memphis has Tetrasomy 10/trisomy 10[Read More…]
Sleepy Creek Watershed & state groups to host free rain barrel workshop
The Sleepy Creek Watershed in association with the Eastern Panhandle Conservation District and West Virginia Environment Protect Agency will host a Rain Barrel Workshop on Thursday, May 22, at the First United Methodist Church campus at 440 Fearnow Road in Berkeley Springs. The workshop will run from 5:30 to 7[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Blueberry Pie
Blueberry Pie My Great-Grandmother, Arizona Henry, loved blueberry season. Blueberries grow wild in Morgan County, and Grandma had a knack for finding them. Wild blueberries are smaller and sweeter than the ones you get at the grocery store. I am a fan of blueberry trees. We have several blueberry trees[Read More…]
Send us your best shot! Entries invited for the 2025 Morgan County Photo Contest
Photographs are now being accepted for the 2025 Morgan County Photo Contest, sponsored by The Morgan Messenger. The deadline for entries is Friday, May 16. Anyone may submit up to THREE digital photos of Morgan County scenes and people, landscapes or local events taken within the last year. Print photos[Read More…]
Young Yukes to perform final concert at Star Theatre
BlackCat Music Cooperative has announced their very popular youth vocal group, The Young Yukes, will perform together for the last time on May 10 at the Star Theatre. The event, called “Final Fling” will feature the remaining Young Yukes, Mikayla, Sophie and Monroe playing some of their favorites during their[Read More…]