by Trish Rudder Valentine’s Day and chocolate have a long history. When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of romance. And chocolate. Chocolate was called the “elixir of love” by the famous 18th century lover, Casanova. But as a symbol of love, chocolate goes back even further in ancient Mesoamerican history. Among Aztec aristocrats, […]

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2023 annual work plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green Ridge, Potomac-Garrett, and Savage River. The comment period concludes March 4. “Our citizens, economy, and environment all reap the positive benefits of healthy and sustainable forests,” said Maryland Forest […]

by Kate Evans CNB CEO Mark Harrell and main Berkeley Springs CNB branch manager Ron Bittinger, Jr. proposed making a bank contribution of up to $25,000 to primarily fund a new scoreboard at the Berkeley Springs High School football stadium.  Their proposal came at the February 1 Morgan County School Board meeting, which took place […]

by Geoff Fox A White Plains, Md., man was arrested in the Clear Spring area after a domestic incident in a vehicle on I-70. According to Hancock Police, the Maryland State Police contacted them Saturday, February 5 about a domestic incident in a moving vehicle, or a rolling domestic, on Interstate 70 and the subjects […]

by Kate Evans A Paw Paw resident and volunteer firefighter  died in a workplace accident near Staunton, Va. last Tuesday, February 1. Shawn P. Dick Sr., 32, was killed when the highway work zone truck he was operating was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81.  Dick, the driver of the highway work […]

Green Peas My Great Grandmother Arizona Henry didn’t think peas and carrots went together, but she sure liked creamed peas. Occasionally, she would add some onions to her creamed peas. My grandma always referred to peas as a vegetable, but they are actually from the legume family. Legumes come from plants that produce pods with […]

by Kate Shunney Original plans to start construction on the U.S. 522 Bypass last summer have shifted toward this spring, but highway officials say the project is unchanged and still funded. West Virginia Division of Highways construction manager Daniel Watts said environmental permitting is now in place for the 3.4-mile, four-lane bypass that will begin […]

Health experts say lifestyle changes can reverse most risks by Kate Evans Prediabetes — a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes —  puts people at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Diabetes […]

Hancock town officials will be holding their monthly town meeting will be held Tuesday night, February 8, at 7 p.m. in the Hancock Town Hall and Community Center. There will also be reports from departments and committees such as police, Hancock in Motion, Public Works, and the town’s attorney. There will also be a chance […]

by Kate Shunney Washington County’s Joint Information Center (JIC) on Monday reported that an additional 13 county residents have died from COVID-19 over the past week, according to state health data. The county’s positivity rate was listed at 16.71% at the time of the release. More county residents continue to get vaccinated against the highly […]