The 15th anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster took place on April 5. I wanted to share my personal experience with it, with my readers. This story is divided into three parts — stay tuned next month for part two. I kept searching the internet for updates, but nothing new had ...
Wild columbine is a no foolin’ around harbinger of spring. You can bring the feel of natural West Virginia woodlands to your landscape with this herbaceous perennial. You’ll be delighted as the lantern-like blossoms dance on a light breeze, enticing all manner of wildlife to pause for a sip ...
The term “unitary executive” is being used by Donald Trump and Patrick Morrisey to justify making public service more politically partisan. That theory means the chief executive has complete control of the entire executive branch of government. President Trump and West Virginia Governor ...
When we send our children to school, we expect them to learn, grow and thrive. Yet, the quality of their school lunches often undermines these goals. Despite their importance, school meals — and the food sent home with students on weekends — frequently fail to provide the nutrition young ...
Storytelling in the garden seems to gain momentum with the arrival of the first day of spring, so let’s follow suit with a tale about the origins of the word “spring.” This term is derived from the German word, "springen," and suggests the surging from the ground like a freshwater spring, ...
The public hearing for the water bottling plant proposed for Middleway, originally scheduled for Feb. 11, was postponed due to bad weather. The hearing, to be held by the Jefferson County Planning Commission, will now take place on March 11 at 7 p.m. in Washington High School. I hope that all ...
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Continued frigid temperatures and even ground-covering snow or ice has made this winter inconvenient enough for us humans, but it has been even worse for the backyard birds whose bright plumage and peppery work ethic make them seem friendly and neighborly. Many homeowners put ...
Imagine receiving a package you didn’t order — perhaps a crystal or a shovel. It might seem like a harmless mistake or a free gift, but it’s often part of a scheme called brushing. Brushing is a deceptive practice, where e-commerce sellers send unsolicited products to individuals to ...
Flowering tulips are a smashing gift to present to a cherished loved one on Valentine’s Day! But never was there such a rush for this bulb, as during the period of "Tulip Mania." The historical drama, “Tulip Fever,” offers a glimpse into this 17th century time frame, when tulips were ...
The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) ruled on Jan. 23 that a business located between the Cavaland subdivision and the Shepherdstown Battlefield could have a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to sell, manufacture and test firearms on its property. The vote was 2-1 (the BZA is a ...
