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Benny Meleto’s pizza carving its niche in Winchester

By Josette Keelor Cameron Rosberg was inspired by the Northern Shenandoah Valley when he named his downtown pizza restaurant. Benny Meleto's, which opened last fall at 19 E. Boscawen St. in Winchester and features oversized pizza, gets its name from one of the city's biggest commodities: apples. "Meleto's means apple orchard," Rosberg said on a recent spring afternoon when apple...

Around The Panhandle | May & June 2018

Dear Readers, Spring has finally sprung, if that is what you want to call it. This winter has been a harsh one in every sense of the word. Old man winter just did not what to let go. It's nice to see all the buds on the trees and flowers popping up, and even with the dandelions making an appearance...

WELCOME HOME to the 91st Apple Blossom

By Glenne White “The Bloom,” as it is affectionately known, has been woven into the fabric of the community over its 90 year history. Festival President Mike Stanfield says “generations have grown up with the Festival and we welcome everyone back home for our 91st Bloom!” Visitors come from all over the Panhandle. Many bands and floats are from the Panhandle. In fact, from all over the...