Camp Ezri By Karen Gardner In the mountains of western Berkeley County, West Virginia, is an outdoor haven for at-risk young people. Camp Ezri uses Christian-based messaging and outdoor adventure to help children ages 8 to 17 to discover their potential. “I’ve been...
Charles Sekula ‘Mister Downtown’ Charles “Charlie” Sekula was born on May 25, 1945, in Braunau, Austria. The birth took place in a schoolhouse enroute to a refugee camp, attended by a young doctor. It was the first time the doctor had ever delivered a baby. Charlie’s...
Washington County Parks By Karen Gardner | Photography by Turner Photography Studio From tiny Wilson Bridge Picnic Area to the 18-hole Black Rock Golf Course, Washington County Parks truly do offer something for everyone. Ball fields, walking trails, wildlife areas,...
“Gemütlichkeit” Augustoberfest Celebrates the Rich German Heritage of Hagerstown and Surrounding Area By Lisa Gregory Frank Kronawetter is proud of his German heritage. And, he has the collection of beer steins and nut-crackers to prove it. “I have 30 beer steins and...
Hitting the Target Hagerstown Chapter of The Armed Women of America Celebrates One Year Anniversary. By Jessica Trovato and Photos by Siera Rinkinen Like so many during the COVID-19 pandemic, Beca Hafer received the devastating news that someone she knew had passed...
Brooke’s House Recovery Home for Women The story of one Brooke’s House graduate in her own words. By Naomi Pike What is addiction? The DSM-5 defines it as a chronic, relapsing dis-order characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful...
