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The Grapevine: Memorial Day and the Poppy's History

Posted on May 22, 2025

“In Flanders Field the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place, and in the...

The Grapevine: Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library's Bookmobile a Big Hit at Clarksburg Farmers Market

Posted on May 15, 2025

The Clarksburg Farmers Market had its official opening on Saturday, May 10. It is located in the parking lo...

The Grapevine: A Look at a Unique Book on a Unique Subject Found by a Friend at a Very Unique Event

Posted on May 08, 2025

A little story about the book Aviatrix by Elinor Smith that my friend has. First the details of how the boo...

The Grapevine: Special Ribbon-Cutting Event at New Special Facility with Tribute to Paid to Family Member

Posted on May 02, 2025

This past week we had the opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting of the Arch Recovery facility which is located in Q...

The Grapevine: A Very Special Day at Glenville State

Posted on April 24, 2025

I know there has been much said and many pictures shown about my recent award to Glenville State University. I t...

The Grapevine: A Detailed Look at Arbor Day's History

Posted on April 10, 2025

While browsing through my WVU Extension calendar I saw that April 22 is Arbor Day. I stopped for a minute and im...

The Grapevine: An Electric Story for this Homeowner

Posted on April 03, 2025

If you watch the news at all you have surely heard about electric cars. I have to confess that I do not have an...

The Grapevine: Spring (and Gardening Tips) is Here

Posted on March 27, 2025

Spring Has Sprung! Last week marked the beginning of Spring. There are so many things to look forwa...

The Grapevine: A Thank You to Family and Friends to Help Buffer Sting of Loss after the Passing of a Son

Posted on March 20, 2025

I am sure that all my faithful readers know that the Grapevine has not been submitted in the last couple weeks. Many o...

The Grapevine: March, Holidays, Celebrations Near and Providing a Very Personal Easter Bread Recipe

Posted on March 06, 2025

The 28 days of February have quietly slipped away, and we are now into March. There are so many events to observ...

The Grapevine: Lunch with Zenny and Winter Weather

Posted on February 27, 2025

Well, what do we do when we are confined to our homes because of the weather? I know there is only so much television...

The Grapevine: A Biographical Look at Honorees for Class of '25 Black History Month Women of Distinction

Posted on February 20, 2025

The Progressive Women’s Association has announced that the following women will be honored at the annual Black H...

The Grapevine: Stepping Back in Time to Remember a Unique Pasta and Some Old School Dance Steps

Posted on February 06, 2025

Back In Time … Do you remember when? This past week there have been a couple of things that...

The Grapevine: Women of Distinction Event's Guest Speaker, Jill Upson, Highly Respected Across State

Posted on January 30, 2025

Betty Waddy, President of the Progressive Women’s Association has announced that they have been able to secure J...

The Grapevine: Recognizing a Milestone Anniversary as Special Area Event Series to Celebrate 10 Years

Posted on January 23, 2025

As the New Year settles in, The Board of the Progressive Women’s Association are busy planning the Women Of Dist...

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