by Kate Evans Included in everyone’s New Year’s resolutions are usually renewed efforts for losing weight, exercising more and getting healthier. The steps to achieve these goals haven’t changed much over the years, but people revisit their strategy as the New Year starts, with its promise of new beginnings. The[Read More…]
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Take strides to have a happy, healthy New Year
by Kate Evans Included in everyone’s New Year’s resolutions are usually renewed efforts for losing weight, exercising more and getting healthier. The steps to achieve these goals haven’t changed much over the years, but people revisit their strategy as the New Year starts, with its promise of new beginnings. The[Read More…]
The Elf Shack gets a garland cutting grand opening
by Trish Rudder On December 20, the Bath Christmas Project Inc. board members and the volunteers that helped to renovate the building called the Elf Shack, met with the Morgan County Commissioners Bill Clark, Joel Tuttle, Commission president Sean Forney and the Town of Bath, Mayor Scott Merki to celebrate[Read More…]
Baked Pineapple recipe for Christmas dinner
by Trish Rudder Baked ham is on the menu for Christmas dinner at my house and baked pineapple is an easy side dish that is always appreciated. Ham and baked pineapple are also served at Easter along with fresh asparagus to welcome spring. Baked Pineapple: 1 20 oz. can crushed[Read More…]
Santa checks on Paw Paw Christmas lists
Santa visited the Ladies Auxiliary at American Legion Post 128 in Paw Paw on Sunday, December 17 to hear the kids’ lists and check if they were naughty or nice. He visited with Timmy Mendez and Jayden Kidwell along with many other children. submitted photos
Favorite American toys have a colorful history
by Kate Evans Some of the most traditional toys in America, which still surface during the holiday seasons and in our memories, have an amazing history. The beloved, cuddly Teddy Bear has comforted millions of children over many decades. But did you know that the teddy bear was created to[Read More…]
Moving through the holidays with grief – crafting a plan can help
by Kate Shunney Christmas and winter holidays are portrayed as festive, bright and jolly times to celebrate and enjoy life. But the holidays can look and feel different for someone who has lost a loved one, is in the midst of major illness, or for someone who has suffered a[Read More…]
It’s Stacy–Health Eats: Stuffing or dressing
Stuffing or Dressing Is it called stuffing or dressing at your house? Please do not throw away those bread heels or stale bread. That is what my great-grandmother, Arizona Henry, would tell me. I liked to feed the birds and the Jim’s Town neighborhood feral cats with the extra bread.[Read More…]
WVU expert offers tips for caring for fresh holiday trees, like the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
If the selection of this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Monongahela National Forest is inspiring you to opt for the authentic look and smell of a fresh cut tree, a West Virginia University expert is offering advice to help with caring for that tree throughout the holiday season. Dave McGill, a WVU[Read More…]
Special vehicle parade rolls for Lee
by Lisa Schauer Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60 was the setting for a special vehicle parade and celebration of life held on Sunday, November 26 in memory of Hobart Lee Delph, a 19-month old boy who passed away in early November. Motorcycles, jeeps, four-by-fours, antique cars, trucks, police vehicles, fire[Read More…]