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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 […]
by Jennifer M. Lee Photos courtesy of Oak Hart Farm and Jennifer Lee Most of us know the dramatic difference between the taste of a tomato from the grocery store and one fresh-picked from your garden or local farm. No comparison, right? The difference between a visit to your local supermarket and Oak Hart Farm, […]
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 […]
The 54th annual Bluemont Fair is slated for September 21–22 in Bluemont, Va., 10am until 5pm both days. Activities take place at locations throughout the village, offering something for people of all ages and interests. Fair organizers invite Clarke Countians to venture over the mountain to wander through their 200-year-old village. Browse artisan crafts, and enjoy […]
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 Doug Pifer While out dog walking, I glanced at our backyard apple tree and saw a big wasp flying towards a low-growing, lichen-covered branch. Something dropped heavily to the ground, and I walked over to investigate. I wondered, had the wasp knocked a small ripening apple out of the tree? In the tall grass […]
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 […]
Congratulations to the Ruritan Club of Clarke County for a wildly successful Clarke County Fair! And a big thanks to everyone who had a hand in the event. When you’re at the fair having a great time, and everything‘s going so smoothly, it’s really easy to forget just how many people and volunteers it takes […]