Overview
When staff writer Leah Deitz gets the itch to hit the road, she embarks on a trip off the beaten path. She returns with histories, photos and commentary from some of the locals. Here are some of her collections from journeys of Road Trippin'.
» Full StoryQuiet Montrose Community Was Marked By Tragic Tornado
By LEAH DEITZ
Staff Writer
Montrose, pronounced Mont-rose for the wild mountain roses that grew along the creek banks at the time that the Western Maryland Railroad was built, was once a small jovial community booming with th
Hemlock Was Once a Booming Timber Town
By LEAH DEITZ
Staff Writer
Hemlock may look like a wide spot in the road, but at one time the small Upshur County town had so many residents that they needed two school houses to educate their children.
Hazelwood Community South of Elkins Has a Twin Near Big Tory Camp Run
By LEAH DEITZ
Staff Writer
Hazelwood is the only community in Randolph County that has a twin.
Valley Head Was Once a Place of Wild Times and Tales
By LEAH DEITZ
Staff Writer
Valley Head may be known today for its fire hall, library or elementary school, but once upon a time the head of the Tygart Valley was a hub of employment and wild times and tales.
Sully: A Farming Community With Strong Family Ties
By LEAH DEITZ
Staff Writer
Families have come and gone in the Randolph County community of Sully, but farm living and a beautiful view have stayed the same.
