Jilll Edlich is a native of northern, New Jersey. She and her family moved from Clifton, New Jersey, to Frederick County, Virginia, in the summer of 2012. When you meet Jill, you’ll quickly notice that northern Jersey accent. But, don’t let her diction fool you, because as you get to know her, you’ll understand that […]
Perspectives from within the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
Community insight with a focus on those living within Frederick, Shenandoah, Warren and Clarke Counties of Virginia.
The Laundry Mat Ministry
Despite policies and programs created to help, poverty is on the rise in Virginia –that’s according to a recent report released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation that tracks the overall wellbeing of children in the United States. According to the report, more than 15% of the children in Virginia are living in poverty with […]
Professions of Happiness and Delight
I just love December – it is such a truly magical month, perhaps the most magical month of all. Simply speaking the name … December … evokes an energy that lives within my heart, expressed as joy, happiness and delight. At 55, you’d think I’d outgrown all that by now, but blessedly I have not! […]
Fishing at the Farmers Market
The Freight Station Famers’ Market, located at 315 West Boscawen St, in Winchester, has been providing shoppers with fresh fruit and vegetables since 1987. Beth Nowak, owner of Mayfair Farm in Bunker Hill, WV, and purveyor at the market, has been there since its inception. “Even though we’re small, we have a wider selection of […]