by Lisa Schauer Berkeley Springs State Park dressed in her Easter best with a display of cherry blossoms, daffodils, and other spring flowers for the town’s annual Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday, March 31. Easter is celebrated by Christians around the world as the day Jesus was resurrected. Berkeley[Read More…]
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How did the jelly bean get into the Easter basket?
by Trish Rudder Even though the jelly bean has been around since the 1800s, it became associated with the Easter holiday during the 1930s, and was most likely due to its egg-like shape. According to Bethany Moncel of Spruce Eats, “jelly beans remain one of the most common Easter candies[Read More…]
Sleepy Creek Watershed group to hold clean up at Spruce Pine Hollow April 5
The Sleepy Creek Watershed Association will host its the annual West Virginia Make-It-Shine campaign on Friday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. This year’s litter clean-up site is Spruce Pine. Hollow Park east of Berkeley Springs on Martinsburg Road (WV-9). Follow Route 9 East from Berkeley Springs for approximately[Read More…]
The Easter Bunny and Easter Parade are long-standing holiday traditions
by Kate Evans Everyone knows the song, “Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail” that reminds us that “Easter’s on its way.” But how did we end up with a rabbit that’s sometimes dressed in clothing carrying a basket of eggs and goodies as a symbol for the[Read More…]
World War II veteran Ernie Schrider reflects on 100 years of family, work and service
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…]
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…]
