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A new eatery opens in historic Millwood By Claire Stuart What do you picture when you hear the word “buttery?” A rich confection? A building on a farm where butter is made or kept? Actually, in the middle ages it was a storeroom under a monastery where food and drink were kept to provision guests […]
Yum Yum: Apple Cider Vinegar by JiJi Russell As an apple lover from way back, I’ve always felt partial to apple cider vinegar among all vinegar options. Tangy-sour, with a hint of apple juice, ACV has many uses in personal care, from dental, skin, hair and scalp, to combating toenail fungus. But most cosmetic claims […]
The Nats, The Eagles, The American Game By Matthew Bass Let’s relive that amazing season and the World Series victory locals have waited so long to get. It’s wrapped in a little of our local history, too. The Washington Nationals’ accomplishment this year symbolizes how sports are a unique and compelling part of the American experience. […]
By Stephen Willingham As a newly minted high school graduate, Ruth Franklin Loughborough, affectionately, “Miss Ruth” to all who know her, joined the staff of The Berryville Farm Supply, located next to the Norfolk, Western, and Southern railroad line that bisects East Main Street of Berryville from the rest of the town. Her first day […]
13 Mid-week Meditation Series Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Join meditation guide Mercia deMelo for a time of learning how to quiet our minds and open up space for creation and inspiration. $40 for four sessions, drop-ins $15 per session. 7:30–8:30pm. 540-550-3898. www.sanctuaryberryville.com. 15 Brazilian Strings Trio Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers […]
As the Crow Flies Story and image by Doug Pifer I appreciate wild grapes. In the spring an ancient wild grapevine was covered with pale green blossoms. It grew along the fence behind the house where we lived in Clarke County, Virginia. We always knew when it was in bloom by the heavy fragrance of […]
Happy November, Berryville! We find ourselves smack in the middle of the holiday season and, as we wind down the year, thought you might enjoy hearing an update on some initiatives our Town Council-led committees are working on. Budget & Finance Committee Chair: Erecka Gibson (Council Member, Ward 3)Members: Mayor Patricia Dickinson, Kara Rodriguez (Council Member, Ward […]
The “Berryville-Clarke County Veteran of the Year” award is given to local veterans who exemplify the tradition of the citizen soldier, whose dedication to the nation and their communities does not end when their military service is complete. The 2019 recipient is Chris Shipe. After graduating from Bloomburg University of Pennsylvania in 1983, Chris Shipe served […]
By Rebecca Maynard The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) approved last month a town of Hillsboro plan that will temporarily divert some Route 9 traffic to Clarke County roads, causing concern for many residents that increased traffic will mean increased problems in the county, particularly during rush hour. The plan calls for Route 9 to […]