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Two Commissioners Refuse To Meet

Local Woman Plays For USA Team In Amputee Soccer Tournament

Shepherdstown Day Care Center Celebrates 50 Years

Imaginary Horribles – An Artist’s Perspective

Local Residents Will Perform “The Anvil” At Courthouse In October

Friends Of Music Presents Poulenc Trio In October

Halloween Fun In Jefferson County

Events & Activities – October 2023

Comment On Air Permit Modification For Rockwool Factory In Ranson Due Oct 23

Jefferson County Planning Commission Takes Comments On Future Land Use

The Emotional Benefits Of Fishing

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Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers

This Time of Year, Charity Begins at Home

December, 2018 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Berkeley County Congregational Cooperative Action Project, charity, Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, homelessness, Jefferson County Community Ministries, Martinsburg Office of the Children’s Home Society

At this time of year, mailboxes are full of solicitations for charities—and for good reason. If you’re looking to get involved locally on whatever level you can manage, we’re spotlighting below a handful of the many worthy local organizations in the Panhandle doing great work to help those in need year-round, and especially throughout the winter months. Read the Full Story >>

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