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Kearneysville

Kearneysville, West Virginia, is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County. Nestled in the Eastern Panhandle, it serves as a hub for agriculture and light industry. The area is known for its peaceful rural charm, proximity to historical sites, and access to outdoor activities, making it a serene retreat within the dynamic Washington-Baltimore region.

Kearneysville Welcomes Veterans Moving Forward's New Home

Kearneysville Welcomes Veterans Moving Forward's New Home

Veterans Moving Forward finds new momentum after move to Kearneysville The Journal | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Veterans Moving Forward (VMF), a nonprofit focused on training service and support dogs for veterans, recently relocated from Dulles, Virginia to a 10-acre site in Kearneysville, just a short drive from

Kearneysville Man Faces DUI and Speeding Charges in Court

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent report by The Journal, Todd Michael Mulder, a 55-year-old resident of Kearneysville, was arraigned on misdemeanor charges of DUI and speeding in Jefferson County Magistrate Court on August 27. This incident highlights ongoing traffic

Kearneysville Celebrates Fall with Cask & Cornstalks Festival

Kearneysville Celebrates Fall with Cask & Cornstalks Festival

Cask & Cornstalks: Crowds come out to celebrate coming of fall The Journal | Saturday, August 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that Cask & Cornstalks, a popular fall festival, returned to Devil’s Due Distillery in Kearneysville, featuring a variety of fall-themed vendors, family-friendly activities such as a

Shepherdstown Art Bazaar Supports Local Animal Shelter

Annual Art Bazaar raises funds, awareness for the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 28, 2025 By Staff The Bridge Gallery in Shepherdstown hosted its annual Art Bazaar, raising nearly $3,000 for the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, a no-kill shelter in nearby

Kearneysville's Birdhill Meadows Approved; Ranson Subdivision Stalled

Kearneysville's Birdhill Meadows Approved; Ranson Subdivision Stalled

Kearneysville-area housing project approved, Ranson zoning change delayed The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports on a recent development in Kearneysville, where the Jefferson County Planning Commission approved phase one of Birdhill Meadows, a housing project set to include 720 homes.

Martinsburg's Tomato Fest Showcases 28 Heirloom Varieties

28 heirloom tomato varieties, tomato-themed activities featured at 12th annual Tomato Fest The Journal | Monday, August 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardener Association hosted its 12th annual Tomato Fest at the Berkeley County Youth Fairgrounds, featuring 28 heirloom tomato varieties from local growers. The festival'

Harpers Ferry Hosts Beekeeping Insights at EPBA Picnic

Apiary inspector talks mites and more at Eastern Panhandle Beekeepers Association picnic The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 21, 2025 By Staff At the recent Eastern Panhandle Beekeepers Association picnic, held on a farm in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia State Apiary Inspector Rick Feagans educated beekeeping enthusiasts about essential hive inspections,