by Trish Rudder Ten individuals and three organizations were chosen to receive their Angel Award plaque from the Bath Christmas Project president Hunter Clark for their help in decorating the town this year. At the December 3 Town of Bath council meeting, Clark announced the following people for their participation:[Read More…]
Local Lifestyle
Holiday events, parades kick off season this weekend
Morgan County’s holiday events begin in earnest this weekend with several public celebrations. On Friday, downtown Berkeley Springs merchants will participate in the annual Cocoa Crawl. The public can visit local stores and sample unique flavors of hot chocolate provided by local businesses. Stores will be open late. The Cocoa[Read More…]
The Whistle Stop features antiques, collectibles, crafts & much more
by Kate Evans If you’re hunting holiday décor, vintage items or unique gifts, the Whistle Stop, a new Berkeley Springs multi-vendor shopping mall, offers antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, novelties and more. The Whistle Stop originally opened August 30 and recently had its grand opening on October 26. It is located at[Read More…]
Mountain Musings — Thanksgiving thoughts
Thanks for everything by Kate Evans Every year I write a Mountain Musings column for Thanksgiving that’s filled with a long list of things for which I’m grateful. Some are simple joys, others deeper — but all inspire gratitude and wonder. Many themes are mentioned annually — thankfulness for the[Read More…]
Make the most of your holiday turkey leftovers with these classic favorites
by Kate Evans Thanksgiving and Christmas meals often feature a huge turkey or chicken roaster that leaves family chefs in a quandary of what to do with all the leftover meat. Hot turkey/chicken sandwiches with gravy is always an easy choice to have with the other leftovers the following day,[Read More…]
VFW makes another large donation to Hospice
The VFW Post 4019 hosted a chili cookoff in November with $17,000 of proceeds going to Hospice of the Panhandle. “We greatly appreciate what you do for veterans,” said Commander Arthur Schur. Pictured, from left, are Dick Voorhaas, chaplain; Matt Butts, junior vice commander; Linda Snidemiller, president, Ladies Auxiliary; Maria[Read More…]
America’s favorite fall flavor: It’s the Great Pumpkin
by Lisa Schauer Walk down the “American food” section of an overseas grocery store, and you’ll find canned pumpkin, alongside peanut butter, maple syrup, ketchup, mustard, relish, and processed foods like pastries and snack cakes. Yet pumpkin stands out as a superfood among America’s favorites. Loaded with protein and fiber,[Read More…]
TBS Visitor’s Center moves to Train Depot
by Trish Rudder The tourist bureau for Morgan County has moved its office to 342 N. Washington Street – in the historic Berkeley Springs Train Depot. Laura Smith, administrative assistant for Travel Berkeley Springs (TBS) said on Friday the office would reopen in its new location on Monday, November 18.[Read More…]
Veteran’s Day program honored all who served
by Lisa Schauer Members of Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60 hosted a patriotic Veterans Day program for the community on Monday, November 11 in Berkeley Springs. All veterans who have served, or are currently serving in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve were[Read More…]
Carving out Halloween fun
by Lisa Schauer Visitors and locals of all ages enjoyed a picturesque autumn day of outdoor family fun at Cacapon Resort State Park on Saturday, October 26. Halloween activities at the park included a pumpkin carving contest at the nature center pavilion, followed by haunted hayrides to the middle fork[Read More…]
