By David Lillard One thing sets Harpers Ferry, W.Va., apart from nearly every other park in the national park system. In most parks, you’re “inside the park” or outside. Inside the public land is where the features, exhibits, concessions, and maybe some lodging are. Outside is where all the commerce and shopping is. In Harpers […]

Why Mount Carmel Church Means So Much To Me By Alice Lee Hummer Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, my home church, meant so much to me growing up on the mountain, near Frogtown. I loved church, especially as a youngster, seeing my friend Doris Lee, families, learning life lessons. I learned how a young girl […]

By Rebecca Maynard In 2002, Jay Duvall’s family purchased a piece of land in White Post. While clearing old fields that had been let go for ages, he happened upon a single small oak tree that had been bent to its limits by the weight of a larger fallen tree. “Over time, the small oak […]

By Brenda Waugh Addiction Awareness Month, observed in September in the United States, is a time dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of substance use disorders. This observance aims to reduce stigma, educate communities, and provide support to individuals and families affected by addiction. By dedicating a month to awareness, we can work together to […]