Several months ago, the Valley was enjoying the beauty and fragrance of many apple blossoms as Jonathan, Granny Smith, and others burst into their springtime finest. Although the annual festival was cancelled, the trees went right on blooming regardless of whether we celebrated them or not. Now in late September,…
The bloodiest conflict of the Civil War took place one hundred and fifty eight years ago this past Thursday. On September 17, 1862, the battle now known as Antietam or Sharpsburg was fought less than 75 miles from Woodstock. Nearly 23,000 casualties were suffered that day with over 3600 deaths.…
There’s a lot being said today about fake news and unverified reporting. Everyone with access to the internet knows that all information found there should be fact-checked using Snopes.com or other websites. This inundation of lies and false narratives makes it increasingly difficult to know who or what to believe.…
On Monday, America celebrates another Labor Day and recognizes the unofficial end of summer. The three day weekend provides one last opportunity for picnics and getaways before the fall stretch until Thanksgiving. This holiday grew out of the industrial revolution of the late 1800s as unions organized and fought for…