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Community Unites in Bakerton to Honor Charlie Kirk's Legacy

Community Unites in Bakerton to Honor Charlie Kirk's Legacy

Charlie Kirk's legacy remembered at local memorial service The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a memorial service held at the Bakerton Bible Church, nearly a hundred community members gathered to honor the life of Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative activist tragically assassinated at Utah

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

Local Candidates Stress Importance of Every Vote in Ranson

Local Candidates Stress Importance of Every Vote in Ranson

Political candidates talk power of a single vote The Journal | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent discussion organized by Our Future West Virginia at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education, local candidates emphasized the critical importance of individual voting power. Former Delegate

Shepherdstown's Annual Spelling Bee Unites Community for Library Fundraiser

Shepherdstown's Annual Spelling Bee Unites Community for Library Fundraiser

Second annual Adult Spelling Bee raises funds for local library The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The second annual Adult Spelling Bee at Shepherdstown Public Library attracted lively participants and an enthusiastic crowd, with Rachel Hally taking home first place after spelling 'exculpate.' This year’

Shepherdstown's Sheriff’s Camp Inspires Future Legal Minds

Shepherdstown's Sheriff’s Camp Inspires Future Legal Minds

Local students, public get inside glimpse into Intermediate Court of Appeals The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent visit to Shepherdstown, Judge Daniel Greear shared his journey into the legal profession, sparked by a mock trial during Sheriff’s Camp in his youth. This program,

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

Shepherdstown Hosts 29th Appalachian Heritage Festival

Shepherdstown Hosts 29th Appalachian Heritage Festival

Appalachian Heritage Festival brings acclaimed, award-winning artists to area The Journal | Monday, September 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Appalachian Heritage Festival in Shepherdstown celebrated its 29th year with acclaimed artists and events that highlighted the region's rich culture. Featured storyteller Bil Lepp captivated attendees as he shared