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Story and photo by Cathy Kuehner The Josephine School Community Museum hosted its 19th “Helen O. Carr Dramatic Reading Contest” on Feb. 15 at the museum on Josephine Street in Berryville. Seven youngsters competed in the 2nd and 3rd grade category and six students were in the 4th and 5th grade category. All read passages […]
By Leah Small Virginia lawmakers want to more than triple the amount of energy storage capacity Virginia’s two public utility companies — Dominion and Appalachian Power (ApCo) — must procure under the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA). Passed in 2020, the VCEA required Dominion to supply electricity from only carbon-neutral sources by 2045. It gave […]
Your Clarke County; Understanding the past, present, and future through the comprehensive plan Story and photographs by Jennifer M. Lee Whether you have lived here all your life, moved recently into a town neighborhood with your young family, grew up here at some pivotal point in life, or in any way found yourself knowing Clarke […]
By Rebecca Maynard If you’re looking for a licensed, insured, family owned tree care company, Timber Works Tree Care in Front Royal says they are here for all your needs. “We are continually educating ourselves on industry standards to give our customers the best value. Being on the cutting edge of our industry also allows us […]
By Brenda Waugh In today’s fast-paced, tech-dependent world, creating effective, collaborative teams is challenging for organizations of all sizes. For small businesses and nonprofits, the task is even more daunting. Many of these organizations struggle with interpersonal conflicts and diverging goals, which can prevent them from reaching their full potential. However, many local businesses and […]
Boyce Dispatch By Frank Sheer As the conductor on the Polar Express states: “It doesn’t make a difference where a train is going. What matters is if you get on.” Visitors to the Norfolk & Western Railway (N&W) depot in Boyce will eventually learn more about railroad history at the surviving depot in Clarke County. […]
By Doug Pifer Starting in December, I look forward to seeing black ducks on the spring-fed pond beside the Fresh Walter Institute on Turner Road in Jefferson County. Sometimes they are on the downstream side of the culvert, at other times they’re swimming near a bed of watercress in the upper pond. The other day […]