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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.

Shepherdstown Farm Launches Engaging Petting Zoo Experience

Shepherdstown Farm Launches Engaging Petting Zoo Experience

Local farm finding 'spicy' way to connect with public The Journal | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Golden Rule Farm in Shepherdstown, run by the Ware family, is engaging the community with a new petting zoo featuring goats and piglets. This initiative combines their farming background with

Shepherdstown Health Fair Offers Free Wellness Screenings

WVU Medicine, Asbury United Methodist Church host wellness screening The Journal | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 By Staff Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown will host a community health fair on October 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring wellness screenings provided by WVU Medicine from 8 to

Harpers Ferry’s Hospice of the Panhandle Earns National Honor

Hospice of the Panhandle recognized Hampshire Review | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Hospice of the Panhandle has been honored with the Hospice CAHPS Honors award for the upcoming year, recognizing their commitment to quality hospice care. This national accolade reflects the positive experiences reported by families in the

Kearneysville's Hospice of the Panhandle Earns National Honor

Hospice of the Panhandle receives prestigious national designation The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Staff Hospice of the Panhandle, serving the Kearneysville area and broader community, has been recognized as a Hospice CAHPS Honors award winner for 2024. This prestigious designation, awarded by the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers

Kearneysville Hosts Grazing Land Techniques Field Day for Local Farmers

Kearneysville Hosts Grazing Land Techniques Field Day for Local Farmers

Grazing Land Techniques Field Day draws farmers, homesteaders from throughout Eastern Panhandle The Journal | Monday, September 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the successful Grazing Land Techniques Field Day held at Meadow Green Farm in Kearneysville, where farmers and homesteaders gathered to learn about modern farming technologies

Local Residents Face Serious Charges in Recent Arraignments

Eastern Panhandle Crime Report The Journal | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent crime report published by The Journal, various individuals have been arraigned in Berkeley County, with charges ranging from domestic battery to possession of a controlled substance. Notably, residents from local areas like Martinsburg, Hagerstown,

Kearneysville's Four Seas Property Rezoning Proposal Discussed

Kearneysville's Four Seas Property Rezoning Proposal Discussed

Four Seas property requests rezoning at Jefferson County Commission meeting The Journal | Friday, September 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a Jefferson County Commission meeting on September 4, Brett Cochran presented a request to rezone 51 acres of Four Seas property along Leetown and Charles Town Roads in Kearneysville from