April 2020 -

The Copperheads — Fight or Flight? Maybe Fright?

by John C. DeanHuman Interest Story April 25, 2020June 30, 2020Comments are Disabled

“We are the Copperheads — the mighty, mighty Copperheads. Everywhere we go, people wanna know, so we tell them.” This chant is still the battle cry for Marlinton Middle School today as it was at my ole stompin’ grounds in the 1970s. Regardless, I am not a fan of snakes! Without a doubt, those copperheads …

Opening a Can of Black Snakes at Watoga — Hiss!

by John C. DeanHuman Interest Story April 9, 2020June 30, 2020Comments are Disabled

You may be familiar with the idiom “opening a can of worms,” but what about “opening a can of black snakes”? In fact, this is the story about a can of black snakes rearing their heads and hissing! For reptile lovers, copperheads, rattlesnakes and black snakes can be found at Watoga State Park. However, this …