Editorial

Sugar Grove By Paula Mitchell What is Christmas?   It means many things to different people, some of which are familiar: Christmas programs, popcorn balls, pulled taffy, mulled cider, Christmas cards, gift giving, trees decorated with ornaments, tinsel, recitations, homes decorated with lights, cheery smiles, Santa Claus, jingle bells, visions of...

10 Years Ago Week of December 25, 2014 Marriott Donates  24 Beds to Pendleton County Residents Marriott International, Inc., recently launched “Great Bed, Great Cause,” a ShopMarriott campaign that donated a bed for every bed purchased through its ShopMarriott website in the month of October. As a result of this...

By Dave Ellis Good-bye fall, hello winter. Winter begins this Saturday. Now the daylight will start returning little by little each day. Next week is Christmas. The writer wishes everyone “A Merry Jolly Time.” If traveling, be safe and drive carefully. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of the Brethren:...

By Violet R. Eye   I was born to parents who farmed for a living. Most farmers will tell you that farming is a hard, dirty, and most times, a thankless job. Having come through the “Great Depression,” daddy and mom both knew what hard work was like. There was...

By Dave Ellis Last week, Mr. Winter visited the area with snow, wind and cold weather for several days. Winter is not supposed to be here until Dec. 21, but anything is possible. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of the Brethren: shut-ins - Bucky Moyers, Pam Riner, Anna Tesi,...

1957 Chevy BelAir 2-door hardtop  Sugar Grove By Paula Mitchell The writer came across these comments made in the year of 1957.  She found them to be quite interesting as time has elapsed. “Have you seen the new cars coming out next year?  It won’t be long before $5,000 will...

20 Years Ago Week of December 9, 2004   Advice Given  For Winterizing Vehicles   As colder weather approaches motorists should start thinking about taking their vehicle into their dealer or repair shop for a check-up and preventative maintenance. Here’s advice on how to get ready for winter: Read your...

10 Years Ago Week of November 27, 2014   SUGAR GROVE   Pennsylvania Germans Were Practical Farmers   The Pennsylvania Germans settled this area long before the birth of this nation. A large number of the ancestors of the early settlers lived in the Palatinate section of Germany. This fertile...

Sugar Grove By Paula Mitchell   During pioneer days making butter was primarily a child’s job. They would milk the family’s cow and let the milk sit in a shallow pan overnight in order for the cream to rise to the top. The next morning, the cream layer would be...

10 Years Ago Week of November 27, 2014 Fracking Okayed  For Parts of  George Washington  National Forest A compromise final 15-year management for the George Washington National Forest was announced last week. The plan opens the door to the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) in the drilling for natural...