by Kate Evans Ernie Schrider, Berkeley Springs resident and World War II veteran, turns 100 years old this Saturday, March 23. Schrider’s church — Faith in God Chapel on Tabor Road — is having a party for him and his daughter Elaine is coming up to have a party for[Read More…]
Local Lifestyle
Take a closer look: roadside wildflowers pop out as early spring arrives
by Kate Shunney Daffodils and snow crocuses are usually the first flowers we see opening up as winter fades and spring draws closer. Those hearty and cultivated flowers spread in gardens and bring the first real pop of color to a wintry garden bed. But out in the forests and[Read More…]
Ice House will host reading by West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman
An evening celebrating the art of poetry with West Virginia’s Poet Laureate Marc Harshman will take place at the Ice House in Berkeley Springs on Wednesday, March 20. Hosted by the Morgan Arts Council, the free event is a culmination of three days of workshops with children in Morgan County[Read More…]
Local resident recalls time sailing the seas as a Merchant Mariner, and service as a soldier
by Trish Rudder Born and raised in Southern Morgan County, Dale Beahn, now 96, recalls the excitement of his early years at sea and as a soldier. At the age of 16, in June of 1945, Beahn was able to join the Merchant Marines. He said he wanted to do[Read More…]
They were the first Morgan County men to be called up, Part II
by Terry Golden Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series. An introduction to George Biggs and Wilbur Harden appeared in last week’s issue of The Messenger. Read it here. The Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society members research local history and enjoy sharing their findings with others. [Read More…]
Youth Art Exhibit opens March 1
The Morgan Arts Council and Morgan County Schools celebrate National Youth Art Month with their annual exhibit of artwork created by local youth, showing at the Ice House in Berkeley Springs. Hiroko Rubin is the curator. Rubin commented, “It is time once again to showcase the artistic talents of students[Read More…]
It’s Stacy — Healthy Eats: Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad March is “National Nutrition Month.” National Nutrition Month started in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, and it became a month-long observance in 1980. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Table,” which includes getting out of your food comfort zone by trying a new food, a new recipe,[Read More…]
They were the first Morgan County men to be called up, Part I
by Terry Golden Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part article. The Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society members research local history and enjoy sharing their findings with others. There are 325 names on the World War Memorial on Fairfax Street in Berkeley Springs. These are just a[Read More…]
Winning Waters: Top waters from four continents picked at International Water Tasting
The Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting presented awards to waters from four continents. Judges tasted 100 waters entered from five continents. Municipal water The municipal water category saw a U.S. sweep. All three medalists have formerly been awarded gold at the festival. Santa Ana, Calif. took home their third Gold[Read More…]
International waters vie for awards here this weekend
The Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting, set for this Saturday, February 24, has attracted waters from more than a dozen countries, and states from California to Florida. Held at The Country Inn, the event – now in its 34th year — is the largest and longest-running water tasting in the[Read More…]
