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From apple cider doughnuts to apple crisp, the arrival of fall doesn’t necessarily mean the end of Virginia’s apple picking season.

The apple harvest is underway in Frederick County, but effects from the regional drought, a spring freeze and an “extremely down” market are among the factors that likely mean fewer

The apple harvest is underway in Frederick County, but effects from the regional drought, a spring freeze and an "extremely down" market are among the factors that likely mean fewer

Things aren’t exactly peachy when it comes to this summer’s local peach crop.

Things aren’t exactly peachy when it comes to this summer’s local peach crop.

If you’re planning to buy potatoes or winter squash in advance of the holidays, proper storage will ensure your produce stays fresh.

May 5, 2021 The American Homebrewers Association holds an annual event on the first Saturday of May with this commemorating the 24th-annual Big Brew Day. In recognition of the AHA event, the HOOCH Home Brew Club will hold a brewing demonstration from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday at Patriot Tap House, located at 111 Reichart Ave., Wintersville. The HOOCH Home Brew Club has a diverse group of brewers. “We brew most styles of beers and are willing to answer all brewing questions. We welcome anyone...

Liberal Democrat local election manifesto for Plymouth as party targets Plymstock Local election candidate Richard Worrall says voters are unhappy with the ‘stranglehold’ of Labour and the Conservatives Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Politics, environment, farming and more in your new free Western Morning News newsletter - direct to your inbox every dayInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you...

Several students from region earning diplomas 11:00 am, Dec. 16, 2020 MANKATO — Minnesota State University, Mankato will award 1,796 degrees to 1,753 students at the end of the fall 2020 semester, with this falls graduates celebrated through a special website with commencement videos that will be available at 8 a.m. Saturday — the day on which the Universitys three traditional graduation ceremonies were scheduled but cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each graduate will als...

College News The following area students graduated and were awarded degrees and honors following the 2020 fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato: Blue Earth — Kristin Grev, bachelor’s degree in exercise science, Vanessa Juarez, bachelor’s degree in alcohol and drug studies (summa cum laude), Stephanie Wolff, master’s degree in wellness coaching and disease prevention; Dunnell — Jennifer Clow, master’s degree in special education-emotional behavior disorders; Fairmont �...