Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital (GSCNC) will recognize four local community leaders during the annual Women of Distinction Luncheon in October. Honorees include Carol Asam, Lyn Goodwin, Helen Harris, and Bonnie Stubblefield. The Women of Distinction Luncheon honors extraordinary women who have made significant contributions to their communities and the region. The Council has awarded the […]
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Fireworks will go off Saturday
A free public fireworks display will be set off this Saturday, July 2 at Widmyer Elementary starting at dark. Limited parking is available at the school. Families and groups are encouraged to carpool to the event to reduce traffic congestion. Widmyer is located at 10 Myers Road, on the west side of U.S. 522. The […]
Depot renovations uncover busy past
by Trish Rudder The Berkeley Springs Train Depot is slowly being brought back to life. Standing inside the ladies waiting room, (left) Building Systems, Inc. supervisor Kevin Goode, Town of Bath Recorder Susan Webster, and Lee Stine, craftsman with Building Systems. Inc. showed the ongoing Depot renovations. Building Systems, Inc. of Hagerstown, Md. has been […]
It’s Stacy — Healthy Eats: Cherries
Sweeten Your Life with a Bowl of Cherries There was nothing my Great Grandmother Arizona Henry enjoyed more than cherries. She always told me that pitting fresh cherries was time well spent. Grandma said you should always leave the stems on cherries because they kept longer that way. The sweet flavor of cherries makes them […]
Public water line replacement project delayed by supply issues
by Trish Rudder The last of the Phase IV water line replacement project that was to begin on June 1, cannot start until the supplies arrive, Town of Bath Councilman Chris Chapman said in the June 7 council meeting. Chapman heads up the town-owned water department committee, Berkeley Springs Water Works (BSWW). The anticipated start […]
A fresh surface on 522
by Trish Rudder Repaving the U.S. 522 roadway got underway on Sunday, June 12 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. that runs north of town around the Moose and south towards Blue Flame. Pavement milling work could be seen last week, preparing the roadway before the blacktop is applied. Town of Bath Mayor Scott Merki […]
Paw Paw Public Library summer program offers ocean activities
by Kate Evans The Paw Paw Public Library’s summer program is called “Oceans of Possibilities” and is full of summer reading fun for ages 1-100. The program begins on Tuesday, July 12. Summer reading program participants should come to the library the week of July 5 and sign up, said Paw Paw Library Director Ginny […]
Gat Creek to double capacity with expansion
by Lisa Schauer “Nothing’s better for the furniture business than a pandemic,” said William Gastin “Gat” Caperton IV, owner and CEO of Gat Creek, a solid wood furniture company in Berkeley Springs. “People were sitting around at home thinking, this isn’t good enough. Instead of spending money on vacations, they started spending money on their […]
State lawmakers receive updates about delinquent property tax sale process
by Matt Young West Virginia Press News Sharing The Joint Standing Committee on Government Operations met, on Monday, June 13, during the second day of the June Interim Legislative Session. Christal Perry, deputy director of land with the W.Va. State Auditor’s office, delivered a presentation on the delinquent property sales process. Perry began by expressing […]
Berkeley Springs Pride to host 2nd annual Picnic in the Park
The second annual Pride Picnic in the Park will be held on Saturday, June 25 in Berkeley Springs State Park from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Events will include live music by Matt Otis, more food trucks this year, new vendors, face painting, kids’ games, raffles, giveaways and more. “Bring your blankets and picnic baskets […]
