The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is closely monitoring for transmission of measles following the state’s first documented case since 2009. After confirming the first positive case on Monday, April 22, state health leaders have learned of 152 additional people who were potentially exposed, 128 West Virginia residents from[Read More…]
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Sleepy Creek fire poses access challenge, taken over by Forestry
Nearly two dozen emergency agencies responded to a small brush fire that grew to encompass more than 10 acres on the northern end of Sleepy Creek Mountain last Wednesday, April 24. More than 50 firefighters, many relying on rough-terrain vehicles, made access to the fire from subdivision roads near Spruce[Read More…]
American’s diverse heritage celebrated in park event
by Lisa Schauer A group of local volunteers organized the third annual American heritage celebration at Berkeley Springs State Park on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28. Saturday was a wash-out, according to organizers, but perfect weather on Sunday brought more visitors. Several community organizers and politicians gave speeches[Read More…]
A tiny forest is planted in Berkeley Springs
by Trish Rudder It was a rainy Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, April 27 in the Town of Bath with about 30 volunteers planting the first Tiny Urban Forest in West Virginia at the Berkeley Springs Depot. The tiny forest was dedicated to the late Gale Foulds, who passed away[Read More…]
It’s Stacy: Healthy Eats — Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Asparagus Grilling and fresh asparagus just go together in the springtime. My great-grandmother Arizona Henry never really grilled, and she boiled her asparagus until it was slime. I remember that bright, lime green water and the slimy texture of her asparagus. I would cry every time she made me[Read More…]
Local man charged with online sex solicitation of Georgia teen
A Berkeley Springs man has been charged with felony solicitation of a minor for prohibited sexual activity and use of obscene material to seduce a minor following an investigation by police in Georgia and the West Virginia State Police. According to a criminal complaint filed in Morgan County Magistrate Court,[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVSOM Commencement Ceremony is Friday at 2 p.m.
National osteopathic leader Ira Monka will provide keynote speech during West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine graduation LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) will welcome Ira P. Monka, D.O., as its keynote speaker during the school’s 47th annual Commencement Ceremony. Monka, who is the American[Read More…]
Want to help your local newspaper and other businesses? Here’s how
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Taking an online survey isn’t a whole lot of fun. They can be boring to fill out and time-consuming. However, West Virginians have the opportunity to take a survey that will not only help local businesses and industry leaders understand the shopping needs[Read More…]
WV Bioscience Summit to highlight Medtech, Biotech Development in Huntington on May 29
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With the goal of highlighting the entrepreneurs, researchers, companies, and institutions that are making a positive difference in West Virginia’s life science community, the West Virginia Bioscience Association will host the 12th Annual West Virginia Bioscience Summit on Wednesday, May 29 in Huntington. The event will take place at Marshall[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs Track & Field showcases talents in two meets
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School Track & Field teams were in action this past week with two meets. Both teams were able to show how much improvement they have made since the start of the season. On Tuesday, April 16, Berkeley Springs traveled to Frankfort High School[Read More…]
