Valley Health is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 application period for our Community Partnership Grant program. From January 15 to February 25, local non-profit organizations are invited to apply for one of eleven one-year grants totaling $200,000. These grants are designed to address critical health needs within[Read More…]
Local Lifestyle
Almost Heaven Antique Clock Shop and Museum opens in Berkeley Springs
by Kate Evans Berkeley Springs is now home to a phenomenal museum filled with rare, one-of-a-kind clocks and timepieces from all over the world. The majority of the clocks were built from 1690 through the early 1900s. The Almost Heaven Antique Clock Shop and Museum is the creation of owner[Read More…]
Set new goals for yourself for the New Year
by Kate Evans Every year millions of people make New Year’s resolutions that include losing weight, exercising more, healthier eating, getting more organized and spending more time with family and friends. Often those resolutions fall by the wayside by mid-February, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Choosing realistic[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs author publishes new collection of Bible stories in rhyme
by Kate Shunney Berkeley Springs author Barbara Ott-Harding has published her newest book, a collection of Bible stories set in verse to draw in readers. Bible Stories in Rhythm and Rhyme was released by Xulon Press of Florida in December of 2024. The 257-page book interweaves Old and New Testament[Read More…]
Those goals to have a happy, healthy year are within reach
by Kate Evans It’s that time of year to take stock of all the things you can do to have the healthiest, happiest year ahead. Most people have New Year’s resolutions for losing weight, exercising more and eating healthier. Here are some recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and[Read More…]
State highlights free services during Mental Wellness Month
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) joins national efforts to recognize January as Mental Wellness Month, promoting mental health awareness, emotional well-being, and encouraging West Virginians to seek help when needed. Mental Wellness Month highlights the importance of maintaining good mental health by[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats –New Year Crockpot Kraut Pork Tenderloin
What will 2025 bring for you? Are you thinking about what goals to set for the New Year? Whatever your goals, make sure that you consider your health. You might try new recipes, take a short walk daily, quit tobacco, or lose a few pounds. My Great Grandmother, Arizona[Read More…]
Great Cacapon vet carried pencil to Korean War and back
by Trish Rudder A Great Cacapon man who served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War beginning in 1952 took a piece of home with him. Before he went into infantry training in Kentucky, Gene Kidwell put a pencil in his pocket before he left home. That pencil stayed[Read More…]
Town names winners of meter decoration effort
by Trish Rudder The Town of Bath holiday parking meter decorations came up with three category winners this year. Judged by voters on its social media page, the Deck the Meters contest winners are: Morgan County Jeepers won “Best Craftsmanship” with their Festive Jeep; Resteel Supply Co. won “Most Unique”[Read More…]
Sir Reggie: Foster dog thriving as part of 911 Center family
by Kate Shunney Staff at the Morgan County Emergency Communications Center in downtown Berkeley Springs had a pretty good idea last year – to start a foster program for dogs in partnership with Morgan County Animal Control. Animal Control is one of the agencies that the 911 Center dispatches to,[Read More…]
