Local photographers submitted a colorful array of photos showing life and the seasons of Morgan County in this year’s 2025 Morgan County Photo Contest. Judging of the entries was delayed several times, but we are pleased to finally announce the winning photos and invite readers to choose the final winner[Read More…]
Local Lifestyle
South Morgan Fireman’s Carnival kicks off next week, adds extra day
by Lisa Schauer Don’t say goodbye to summer yet. South Morgan VFD’s Fourth Annual Fireman’s Carnival opens on Tuesday, August 26 and runs through Sunday, August 31. A sixth day has been added this year. Admission and parking at carnival are free. Wristbands for rides can be purchased at the[Read More…]
Pleasant View Community Center hosts first Cruise-in for a Cause
by Lisa Schauer For the first time, Pleasant View Community Center hosted a Cruise-in for a Cause on Saturday, August 16 in Hedgesville. The cause was support of the Pleasant View Community Center, its building and programs. Shiny hot rods, classic trucks, and antique cars were parked on the lawn[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Great Depression Burger
Great Depression Burger My Great-Grandmother, Arizona Henry, regularly talked about the Great Depression, telling me to never waste food because she and her family had gone hungry during that time. She also didn’t waste water. She had two sinks, one for washing and one for rinsing, both of which had[Read More…]
Two-Mile Music Fest features cars, crafts and country
by Lisa Schauer The third annual Two-Mile Music Fest was held on a picture-perfect Saturday, August 2 at Kirkland Park in Hancock. Headlined by Nashville’s Adam Calvert, and featuring performances by Zac Grace and Jake Groft, the festival was a celebration of contemporary country music. A car show drew admirers[Read More…]
Chamber seeks Apple Butter Festival parade entries
What do marching bands, floats, antique cars, community clubs, and fifty years of small-town magic have in common? They’re all lining up for the 50th Annual Apple Butter Festival Parade, and you’re invited to be part of it. At 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, Berkeley Springs will come alive[Read More…]
DNR reminds new hunters to complete hunter education before fall seasons
As excitement builds for fall hunting in West Virginia, the Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding anyone born on or after January 1, 1975, that completing a hunter education course is a legal requirement before buying a hunting license. “Hunter education is the foundation of safe and responsible hunting,”[Read More…]
It’s Stacy-Healthy Eats: Dog Days Vegetable Soup
Dog Days Vegetable Soup What to do with all the extra vegetables from our gardens? We do not want them to go to waste. My Great-Grandmother, Arizona Henry, would can, freeze, and make soups with all her extra vegetables. Grandma always told me never to waste food because one[Read More…]
CAMP JOY: 34 Years of faith, sweat and service
by Nancy Wheeler It’s a tradition that never grows old—because it’s built on mission. For 34 summers, CAMP JOY has brought together the spirited energy of nearly 100 teens and seasoned adults to repair homes, renew hope, and strengthen community ties throughout the tri-state region. During the week of July[Read More…]
Pantry outreach in Great Cacapon continues Louise Spring’s legacy of giving
by Kate Shunney “On weeks when it looks like we can only feed 10 people, 10 people come,” Eric Thompson says of his work at Louise’s Cupboard, a food pantry outreach in Great Cacapon. Thompson leads me into the storeroom of the pantry, two rooms into the rectory of Calvary[Read More…]
