Independence Day Celebration, Berkeley Springs

Independence Day Celebration hosted by Cacapon Resort State Park - Patriotic music and activities scheduled for this great holiday. Morgan County Community Concert Band will entertain us with their lively music. Bring a lawn chair and picnic while enjoying the show. There will not be any fireworks at this event. For more information contact: Cacapon Resort State Park 304-258-1022

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Shepherdstown, WV -- The Goose Route Dance Festival is offering four incredible master classes this month, on July 18, 19, 25, and 26, 10:30 am-12:00 pm. They are open to the public (teens, university students, adult recreational dancers, and professionals) for $12 each or all four for $40. The classes, all in the modern dance tradition, are taught by dance professionals working world-wide as performers and educators. Classes take place at the War Memorial Building, 102 East German Street,... More about: Dance Festival Master Classes Offer Professional Level Training to Area Dancers

By: Chris A Coatney

I am not officially Operation Rescue Detroit because I don't have a legal right to call myself that, but this expression is the best way I can think of to explain the desire of my heart.

If we had a group of Christians, especially women, reaching out at the abortion mill every day I think we could close the place down. Women are more effective at reaching out in this type of ministry, but I have not found anyone willing to come out on a regular basis,... More about: Wake Up Christians: Operation Rescue, Detroit

When a teenager loses a friend or loved one, it is often difficult to help them cope with the loss in their lives and the changes that they are already experiencing.

To help during these difficult times, Hospice of the Panhandle is offering a grief support program called Circle of Hope for Teens for teenagers, ages 13-17, that will be held on Wednesdays, July 29-August 12, 2009 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

During each session, teens will learn about grief and have the opportunity to talk... More about: Hospice Grief Support for Teens

Shepherdstown, WV -- The Goose Route Dance Festival is gearing up for its better-than-ever ninth season! Beginning on July 16, nine dance companies will be performing and teaching as part of their participation in this progressive arts event. Dance artists from New York City, Washington, DC, Columbus, OH, Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY, and Shepherdstown converge for this 10-day dance extravaganza, which will serve nearly 1000 people.

Four different shows, each performed twice, take place on... More about: Goose Route Dance Festival Gears Up for Ninth Season

West Virginia turns 146 Saturday, June 20. The 35th state has the unique distinction of being the only state born of the Civil War—born of “rebellion.” One could argue being “born of rebellion” has double meaning. When Virginia (reluctantly) adopted the Ordinance of Secession on April 17, 1861, loyal Unionists in the western counties immediately set about devising a way to stay within the Union. Conventions were held in Wheeling to determine what to do. What many West Virginians don’t know is... More about: West Virginia Origins Include “Gold Robbery”

My father recently said to me, “You find the most wonderful cards. “ Though a man of few words himself, he really appreciates a well written message with an appropriate backdrop. Following such a compliment was the pressure of finding yet another fitting Father’s Day card to be soon followed by a birthday card for my Dad.

It has kept me browsing and reading and opening and putting back card after card after card. The first goal is to find the Father’s Day card since the racks are... More about: Under Pressure: Finding the Perfect Father's Day Card

Think for a minute. Think about your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers. Think about the people with whom you go to church and the people you see in the grocery store. Think about those with whom you share a hobby or attend club meetings; think about the people who you meet at your children’s school. Of all those people -- the people you relate to day in and day out — it is probable that at least one of them would benefit from hospice but is not receiving the service.

In 2008 just 32... More about: You hold the key to hospice for someone you know!

This month’s featured grower is Derek Kilmer, owner and operator of Kilmer’s Farm Market of Inwood, WV. Derek and his wife, Tiffany, have one son, Bryce, and are expecting another child in January. Tiffany is a 5th grade school teacher in Jefferson County. After attending Marshall University, Derek came back home and followed in his family’s footsteps of being involved in agriculture.

Derek currently has 4 acres of vegetables with many different kinds being grown. He also has 6 acres of... More about: Local Grower Profile: Kilmer’s Farm Market

Martinsburg, WV - 8-year-old Martinsburg native, Emily Butts won first place in the stock car division of the Martinsburg Soap Box Derby on Saturday, June 13.

Taylor Riner, 13, won the super stock category in the race, edging out her sister Tierney, 16, who also competed in that category. Both Emily Butts and Taylor Riner won $500 savings bonds, and will be competing in the national Soap Box Derby races in Akron later this year. Taylor said her sister would accompany her.

This is... More about: Emily Butts Wins Soap Box Derby