Feral cat tested positive for rabies in Charles Town!
A recent Rabies test conducted on a feral White and Brown Tabby came back positive for the rabies virus in the Magnum Court area of Charles Town. If you believe that you were exposed or came into contact with this animal, consult our physician, emergency room doctor, or health department at (304) 728-8413 or after […]
May 2 Bolivar Farmers Market might include some wind
Hold on to your hats, it’s gonna be strongly breezy! I noticed the wind picking up and took a peek at the weather. Today looks like it has the chance for some 30mph gusts and tomorrow is going to do the same. Tuesday will be a steady 15-20 most of the day and have a chance for […]
Hilltop Hotel finally getting knocked down?
It looks like some movement might have been made to rezone the property the defunct historic hotel is sitting on. If that happens, a local developer plans on turning it into a million dollar resort. Apparently some of the neighbors do not want to see this progress take place. No one wants to watch their […]
Dog Fest 2017 was a hit!
Shepherdstown is known for being dog friendly but it was great to see town come to life with dogs. Everyone and their dogs seemed to be enjoying the heat of the day. There was plenty of water for the dogs to jump and play in and plenty of attention from people to keep them busy. The vendors […]
Property Safety meeting Wednesday night
The Property Safety Ordinance Enforcement Agency deals with complaints regarding unsafe, abandoned, and/or dilapidated structures in Jefferson County to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our residents. The Jefferson County Property Safety Enforcement Agency meets on the fourth Wednesday of every third month beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Jefferson County Commission meeting room […]
Tabler station construction picks up
Construction is still underway at Procter and Gamble’s new site at Tabler Station in Martinsburg. P&Gs possibly largest expansion in North America, has given workers overtime to help catch up on the delays caused by weather. This 460 acres of land has already given employment to 58 of the 700 technicians that will work here. […]
Can we really afford the Beverage Tax?
“We ain’t got the money for no more taxes!” The WV beverage tax guys are spending a lot of money on advertising. So you’ve probably seen some stuff about how that tax is gonna hurt local business and drive people to buy drinks in other states. Well that’s a nice thought and all but who […]
WV Pan goes live
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Welcome to WV Pan, a new online resource for residents, visitors and business owners of the panhandle and surrounding areas. The panhandle is loaded with amazing history, food, nature and people. Most of this wonder blends in and fades away, eventually vanishing completely. When I started visiting this area close to 10 years ago, I […]
One last round of weather?
Looks like this Thursday brings some more cold with a potential for nasty wind and a little snow.
Lymes risk is going to be high this year
As more hikers take on the 2,190-mile route each year, Lyme disease intensifies its spread across the eastern U.S. According to some studies over the past 25 years, the weather we are having lately is good for a type of tick that carries Lyme disease. If you are hiking, it’s a good idea to check […]