by Kate Evans The legendary and treasured Critton Hollow String Band has performed their traditional music all over the Morgan County, the United States, Canada, Scotland, Japan, Ireland and internationally for 50 years at a multitude of folk music venues, festivals and concerts. Critton Hollow String Band will be performing[Read More…]
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Wildflower meadow at Cacapon thriving as part of pollinator work
by Kate Shunney Park Naturalist Valerie Chaney championed a pollinator plot a few years back at Cacapon State Park, in partnership with an effort to attract and study Monarch butterflies, which face tough competition for their needed habitat. Today, that “plot” has grown into a two-acre wildflower meadow that is[Read More…]
Fireworks celebration in Berkeley Springs draws crowds
Travel Berkeley Springs presented their annual free fireworks celebration on Thursday evening, July 3 at Widmeyer Elementary to celebrate the nation’s independence from the British monarchy 249 years ago. Families gathered on the grounds of the school and on surrounding hillsides to take in the public display after dark, with[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Watermelon Salad
Be the Hero with Watermelon We will be attending picnics this summer as we celebrate holidays from July 4th to Labor Day. We love attending family reunions, church picnics, river outings, pool parties, and more. My suggestion is that you be the hero who brings a healthy dish. Let others[Read More…]
Chamber accepting nominations for Morganite awards
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 3rd Annual Morganite Awards, proudly sponsored by CNB Bank, Inc. The celebration will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs, and promises to be a[Read More…]
Exline Iris Gardens offering beauty & renewal for more than half a century
by Jim Ross special to The Morgan Messenger Year after year, every May, as I approached the 522 Bridge to Hancock to my left and River Road to my right, I saw “Exline Iris Garden” and “Iris” signs along the roadside. I wanted to follow the signs, but there was[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association launches app for early-stage dementia
The Alzheimer’s Association has launched a new, free app to help those in the early stages of the disease and their loved ones navigate a dementia diagnosis. The My ALZ Journey was designed for newly diagnosed, early-stage individuals and their care partners to help navigate their diagnosis and journey with[Read More…]
Chamber unveils logo for 50th Apple Butter Festival
The Berkeley Springs–Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 50th Annual Apple Butter Festival Logo Contest, sponsored by SC Studios. With more than 40 designs submitted from across West Virginia and around the world, and over 1,000 public votes cast, the contest captured the spirit of[Read More…]
A walk among the classics: Mountain State Cruisers host annual Father’s Day car & truck show
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…]
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…]
