Sharing Christmas cheer and treats became Kapree Lewis’ holiday project this year, and was a resounding success as she and her family stuffed 57 stockings to be shared with youth in the region being served by CASA of the Eastern Panhandle. In a post sharing the photo and news of[Read More…]
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It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Raisin-filled cookies
Raisin-Filled Cookies My great-grandmother, Arizona Henry, loved Christmas because it meant making cookies with her friends. My sister Lisa and I were always sent to the other room while Grandma and her friends baked cookies all evening. Occasionally, they would bring us a bowl or spoon to lick, still coated[Read More…]
First Day Hikes set at WV State Parks
West Virginia State Parks will host First Day Hikes at 24 state parks and forests on Jan. 1 to help visitors kick off 2026 with time spent outdoors. These free guided hikes are part of a nationwide initiative to bring people together to connect with nature, explore park trails and[Read More…]
Girl Scouts decorate resident doors for the holidays
Girl Scout Troop 15151 visited Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center this month to decorate doors for some of the residents for the holidays. Pictured are Kyra Barney, Gabriella Miller and Emma Kelley. photos by Laura Chalupka Girl Scout Troop 15151 visited Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center this month to decorate doors for[Read More…]
Winterfest parade carries on hometown holiday tradition
Cold night air crackled with excitement as the ninth annual Winterfest parade stepped off in downtown Berkeley Springs on Saturday, December 6. Following the Tri-state Honor Guard, Warm Springs Middle School marching band led the parade with instructor Ian Helmick. Floats with Christmas characters, emergency vehicles with flashing lights, and[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Cocoa Crawl warms holiday spirits, brightens downtown streets
by Lisa Schauer The eighth annual Berkeley Springs Cocoa Crawl filled downtown sidewalks with a festive crowd on Friday evening, December 5. Frigid temperatures didn’t deter locals and visitors of all ages from coming out for some holiday cheer. Nineteen local businesses and community organizations opened hot cocoa stops all[Read More…]
Prepare for late fall and winter driving with these safety reminders
by Lisa Schauer Winter will be colder than normal in Morgan County this year, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The coldest periods will occur in mid- and late December, early and late January, and early February, while the most snow will arrive in late December, late January, early and[Read More…]
The true meaning of Christmas starts with giving back
by Lisa Schauer Finding the true meaning of Christmas doesn’t take a lot of money or time. But helping others brings joy to the holiday season like no gadget or gizmo can. This year, consider giving enjoyable yet practical items, such as easy-to-open high protein snacks, a hoodie, a warm[Read More…]
Weekend events kick off Christmas season across the county
Morgan County will be all aglow with seasonal activities this weekend, amplifying the local Christmas cheer. On Friday, December 5, the 8th annual Cocoa Crawl, hosted by Hometown Holidays in Berkeley Springs, will present specialty hot cocoa stops throughout the downtown area. The “crawl” starts at 5 p.m. with downtown[Read More…]
Hello snow!
Early Tuesday morning brought wintry precipitation to our area, with a mix of snow and freezing rain. The Foxglove Garden Club Christmas display on the Fairfax Green caught a dusting too. Morgan County Schools were delayed by two hours in starting the day and snowplows patrolled local roads to clear[Read More…]
