Santa visited the Ladies Auxiliary at American Legion Post 128 in Paw Paw on Sunday, December 17 to hear the kids’ lists and check if they were naughty or nice. He visited with Timmy Mendez and Jayden Kidwell along with many other children. submitted photos
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Favorite American toys have a colorful history
by Kate Evans Some of the most traditional toys in America, which still surface during the holiday seasons and in our memories, have an amazing history. The beloved, cuddly Teddy Bear has comforted millions of children over many decades. But did you know that the teddy bear was created to[Read More…]
Moving through the holidays with grief – crafting a plan can help
by Kate Shunney Christmas and winter holidays are portrayed as festive, bright and jolly times to celebrate and enjoy life. But the holidays can look and feel different for someone who has lost a loved one, is in the midst of major illness, or for someone who has suffered a[Read More…]
It’s Stacy–Health Eats: Stuffing or dressing
Stuffing or Dressing Is it called stuffing or dressing at your house? Please do not throw away those bread heels or stale bread. That is what my great-grandmother, Arizona Henry, would tell me. I liked to feed the birds and the Jim’s Town neighborhood feral cats with the extra bread.[Read More…]
WVU expert offers tips for caring for fresh holiday trees, like the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
If the selection of this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Monongahela National Forest is inspiring you to opt for the authentic look and smell of a fresh cut tree, a West Virginia University expert is offering advice to help with caring for that tree throughout the holiday season. Dave McGill, a WVU[Read More…]
Special vehicle parade rolls for Lee
by Lisa Schauer Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60 was the setting for a special vehicle parade and celebration of life held on Sunday, November 26 in memory of Hobart Lee Delph, a 19-month old boy who passed away in early November. Motorcycles, jeeps, four-by-fours, antique cars, trucks, police vehicles, fire[Read More…]
Shop safely online this holiday season with these top cybersecurity tips
by Kate Evans As many Americans shop for holiday gifts online, hackers and scammers will be looking for weaknesses in their devices or internet connections or trying to elicit personal and financial information through fake websites or charities. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officials say the best defense is[Read More…]
County kicks off holidays this weekend
If you’re looking to boost your holiday spirit, Morgan County is offering all the ingredients this weekend. Several community groups will host major Christmas events to kick off the season for residents and visitors. Festivities start this Friday, December 1 at 5 p.m. in downtown Berkeley Springs with the free[Read More…]
Residents can submit photos to WV Military & First Responder trees
Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2023 Military and First Responder recognition trees Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice invite all West Virginians to honor members of the United States Military and First Responders by submitting photos to be showcased on two[Read More…]
Step into Depot history this Saturday
Old train depot photos lent to Fred Newbraugh for his book “Warm Springs Echoes” show the Berkeley Springs Depot was in use during World War I where soldiers would have boarded the train in Berkeley Springs to travel to far-away places to defend America. A Grand Opening of the renovated[Read More…]