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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

Shepherdstown Celebrates Grandparents Day with DAR Chapter

Shepherdstown Celebrates Grandparents Day with DAR Chapter

DAR Chapter begins new fiscal year with Shepherd student speaking The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Staff The Pack Horse Ford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution commenced its new fiscal year with a Grandparents Day celebration at the Shepherdstown Public Library on September 6.

Rose Hill Farm Hosts CASA Gala Raising $300K for Local Children

Rose Hill Farm Hosts CASA Gala Raising $300K for Local Children

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle’s Garden Gala raises $300,000 to support vulnerable children The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway CASA of the Eastern Panhandle hosted its third annual Garden Gala at Rose Hill Farm on September 6, raising an impressive $300,000 to support vulnerable

Shepherd University Leader Mary Hendrix to Resign

Shepherd University Leader Mary Hendrix to Resign

Shepherd University President announces plans to step down The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix, who has served as President of Shepherd University since 2016, announced her decision to step down at the end of the school year during a Board of Governors

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

Charles Town's Old Opera House Announces 2025-2026 Season Lineup

Charles Town's Old Opera House Announces 2025-2026 Season Lineup

The Old Opera House prepares for its 2025-2026 season The Journal | Monday, September 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Old Opera House in Charles Town is gearing up for its 2025-2026 season, featuring a lineup of six diverse shows including musicals, comedies, and classics. Under the guidance of managing and

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