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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 Woman Charged with Felony Child Abuse of Stepson

Kearneysville woman accused of injuring toddler stepson The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a report by The Spirit of Jefferson, Adrianna Marie Dufort, a 25-year-old woman from Kearneysville, has been charged with abusing her 2-year-old stepson following injuries reported by the child's

Kearneysville Man Charged with Child Neglect After Crash Involving Daughters

Kearneysville man arrested for child neglect after car crash The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson A Kearneysville man, Tony Dean Chapman Jr., was arrested for felony child neglect after allegations surfaced that he left a controlled substance accessible to his three young daughters and involved

Community Initiatives: Mobile Office Dates, Veteran Support, and Gardening Course Announced by Morrisey

Around the Region - October 30, 2024 The Journal | Wednesday, October 30, 2024 By Staff In an article published by The Journal, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announces a series of mobile office dates in November 2024, where residents of the Eastern Panhandle can engage with consumer representatives to address consumer-related

Enroll Now for Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardener Training 2025

2025 Extension Master Gardener training offered The Journal | Tuesday, October 29, 2024 By Staff The Journal reports that the Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardener Course, starting January 13, 2025, is currently accepting applications until November 15. For a fee of $100, participants will gain advanced horticulture knowledge through a hybrid training

Revitalizing Southern West Virginia: The Impact of Honey and Beekeeping Initiatives

Revitalizing Southern West Virginia: The Impact of Honey and Beekeeping Initiatives

Honey boosts southern West Virginia economy and brings value to Appalachia and the Mountain State Fayette Tribune | Monday, October 21, 2024 By Terri J. Giles Published by the Fayette Tribune, the article explores how honey production and beekeeping initiatives, spearheaded by the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective (ABC), are revitalizing the economy

Ways to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts Locally

Local options to make hurricane donations The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 17, 2024 By Staff In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, individuals are encouraged to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene as winter approaches. Essential items needed in the hurricane zone, particularly heavier clothing, can be

Delinquent Tax List Published: Jefferson County 2023 Taxes Due and Certified for Collection

LEGAL ADS - DELINQUENT TAX LIST, OCT. 3, 2024 EDITION The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 3, 2024 By Staff In the October 3, 2024 edition of The Spirit of Jefferson, a comprehensive list of properties in Jefferson County with delinquent taxes for the year 2023 is published. This announcement