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Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 8, 2025

Sheperdstown Honors Judy Shepherd For Community Spirit

State Proposes Rule For Fast-Tracking Data Center Projects

Charles Town Utility Board Reverses Decision, Votes To Apply For Grant

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 1, 2025

Federal Agencies Plan To Exchange Land In Harpers Ferry

CTUB Questions Grant For New Water & Sewer System In Summit Point

Planning Commission Rejects Settlement Proposal From Sidewinder

County Drafts Zoning Changes To Encourage Commercial & Residential Clusters

Planning Commission Discusses Settlement With Sidewinder

Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18

County Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To New Role as US Attorney

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WVU Extension

Identify & Avoid Poison Hemlock & Wild Parsnip

July 1, 2022 Tagged With: In Print July 2022, poison hemlock, poison plants, wild parsnip, WVU Extension

Queen Anne’s Lace is a lovely name for a pretty wildflower. But beware the look-alikes that have become common in West Virginia, particularly Wild Parsnip, Poison Hemlock, and Cow Parsley.  Read the Full Story >>

Master Gardener Classes

July 29, 2021 Tagged With: master gardeners, WVU Extension

canning jars filled with colorful produce.

tension Master Gardener Class is a hands-on program that covers topics such as soil health, botany, pest identification & management, weeds, trees, and fruits & vegetables Read the Full Story >>

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