by Zac Swaim A fast-spreading invasive plant is raising concerns locally and with state officials as Japanese barberry continues to expand in wooded areas in Morgan County and statewide. One local resident reported that dense growth of the shrub is seen along Cold Run Valley, noting that what was once[Read More…]
Local Lifestyle
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Redbud iced tea
Redbud iced tea After a long, cold, and dark winter, I can’t help but notice how beautiful the colors in people’s yards look as I drive to and from work. The warmth and sunlight bring everything back to life, revealing a vibrant array of colors that is refreshing after months[Read More…]
County groups host abundance of Easter egg hunts, bunny visits & spring-themed events
Watershed group to host Make it Shine event April 8
Friends and members of the Warm Springs Watershed Association will meet on Wednesday, April 8, at 9 a.m. at the parking lot of the Morgan County Wellness Center, located at 23 Fitness Lane in Berkeley Springs. Participants will pick up trash in the area between the Wellness Center and the[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Rotisserie Chicken Salad As a full-time employee at Valley Health War Memorial Hospital and a college student studying mental health counseling, my time for cooking is limited. Eating healthy and staying active are priorities for me, which has pushed me to get creative in the kitchen. One of my favorite[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats –Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberries March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage people to make informed food choices and develop healthy habits. The 2026 theme, “Beyond the Table,” reminds us that healthy living goes beyond just what we eat. It includes where our[Read More…]
West Virginia State Parks Foundation shares winter photo winners
The West Virginia State Parks Foundation is proud to announce the winners of its winter “Mountains Are Always Free” photo contest. The contest, which opened in early December 2025, invited both professional and amateur photographers to submit winter-themed images captured within West Virginia State Parks, forests, and rail trails. Entries[Read More…]
Fairy House workshop set for this Saturday at Ice House
Bringing in the May volunteers are busily preparing for this year’s festivities, to be held on May 16-17 in Berkeley Springs State Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. One very important thing, though, needs to be done. The fairies have no homes. This Saturday, March 28, at the MAC[Read More…]
Decorating hearts at the Berkeley Springs Center
Girl Scout Troop 15151 recently visited Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center to make valentine’s day crafts with the residents, along with some additional Scout visitors. submitted photos
Volunteers gather for Greenway Cemetery cleanup, preservation efforts
by Lisa Schauer About a dozen community volunteers interested in helping to preserve and maintain Berkeley Springs’ Greenway Cemetery met at the Ice House on Thursday, March 5 for an organizational session hosted by the cemetery’s operating corporation. Attendees included members of the town’s historic landmark commission, tree board, genealogical[Read More…]
