The Morgan Arts Council celebrates National Youth Art Month with an annual exhibit of artwork created by local youth at the Ice House in Berkeley Springs. This year, Anna Ruggerio and Jordan Warren are the curators of this inspiring exhibit. Two floors of the Ice House will be overflowing with[Read More…]
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Make-A-Wish® to hold volunteer training in March
Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia is seeking volunteers to join its incredible team of wish granters. From helping children brainstorm ideas for their wish to organizing fundraisers, volunteers are essential to carrying out the Make-A-Wish mission. As members of “wish teams,” volunteers are the faces of Make-A-Wish in their[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs makes good showing at 35th Water Tasting event
Travel Berkeley Springs hosted its 35th annual International Water Tasting event over the weekend, February 21 and 22, at The Country Inn in Berkeley Springs. Berkeley Springs was among the winners of the water competition following two days of judging. A total of 80 waters from three continents entered the[Read More…]
Start seeds indoors to get a jump on spring
by Lisa Schauer Even if the snow is still falling outside, we can dream of warmer days, and plan for bigger harvests by bringing the joy of gardening indoors. Seed starting holds many advantages for gardeners, including cost savings, hardier plants, and access to a wider variety of heirloom vegetables[Read More…]
New book explores local resident’s experience with unusual disorder
When Sadie Dingfelder moved to Berkeley Springs in March 2021, she said she promised herself that she’d tell absolutely everyone she met about her “weird” neurological disorder — prosopagnosia, also known as faceblindness. “I can see faces just fine. My problem is that I forget them the moment I look[Read More…]
Number 21 at BSHS- Alaira Harrington carries on the “Didawick” family tradition.
by Jan Didawick One wouldn’t necessarily think a number would be that big of a deal, especially the number 21, but for one native family in Morgan County, the number 21 in girls sports at Berkeley Springs High School has played a huge part off and on for almost 50[Read More…]
Chocolate lovers like… no, love … Valentine’s Day
by Trish Rudder For lovers of chocolate, Valentine’s Day not only celebrates the love of your life, but it not so secretly demonstrates a day that acknowledges the rich, dark sweetness of chocolate for those of us who enjoy it. Here are some recipes that allows you to enjoy luxurious[Read More…]
Valentine’s snacks show love to Hospice supporters
Hospice of the Panhandle’s Education Center once again this year will turn into a Valentine snack center. And the result will be that thousands of snacks, ranging from granola bars to raisins to potato chips to candy, will be distributed to Hospice providers and supporters as a thank you during[Read More…]
Valley Health now accepting applications for 2025 Community Partnership Grant program
Valley Health is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 application period for our Community Partnership Grant program. From January 15 to February 25, local non-profit organizations are invited to apply for one of eleven one-year grants totaling $200,000. These grants are designed to address critical health needs within[Read More…]
Almost Heaven Antique Clock Shop and Museum opens in Berkeley Springs
by Kate Evans Berkeley Springs is now home to a phenomenal museum filled with rare, one-of-a-kind clocks and timepieces from all over the world. The majority of the clocks were built from 1690 through the early 1900s. The Almost Heaven Antique Clock Shop and Museum is the creation of owner[Read More…]
