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Observer Weekly — November 12, 2026

Jefferson County Celebrates Veterans Day 2026

Fifth Annual Pumpkin Roll In Harpers Ferry Raises Funds For Middle School Band

Shepherdstown Has Post-Halloween Fun With Inflatables Race

Jefferson County Commission OKs Collections For Unpaid Ambulance Fees

Jefferson County Administrator Edwina Benites Resigns

Observer Weekly — November 5, 2026

Election Night In Jefferson County

Observer Weekly — Election Guide Special Issue

Jefferson County’s Budget Reserves Are Shrinking

Observer Weekly — October 29, 2026

2026 Election Guide

Jefferson County Celebrates 225 Years Of History

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey Issues Diesel Fuel Emergency Declaration

Jefferson County Rejected For Summit Point Water Utility Grant

Observer Weekly — October 22, 2026

Valley North Transmission Line Project Has Revised Maps

Observer Weekly — October 15, 2026

Jefferson County Puts Downtown Buildings Up For Sale

Rippon Solar Project Files Update To Construction Plan

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color guard at Jefferson Memorial Park

Observer Weekly — November 12, 2026

Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community.  Read the Full Story >>

color guard in Veterans Day parade

Jefferson County Celebrates Veterans Day 2026

Jefferson County, WV celebrated Veterans Day 2026 with an early morning parade in Boliver and Harpers Ferry, followed by an 11:00 am ceremony at Jefferson Memorial Park. Read the Full Story >>

Fifth Annual Pumpkin Roll In Harpers Ferry Raises Funds For Middle School Band

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Harpers Ferry community gathered for the 5th annual Pumpkin Roll.  Read the Full Story >>

Inflatables Race

Shepherdstown Has Post-Halloween Fun With Inflatables Race

On Nov. 6, Shepherdstown’s “First Friday” celebration featured its first “Inflatables Race” with dozens of costumed contestants. Read the Full Story >>

Two ambulances at Citizens Fire Company on November 3, 2026.

Jefferson County Commission OKs Collections For Unpaid Ambulance Fees

The Jefferson County Commission voted at its Nov. 5 meeting to contract with a collection agency to collect more than $2 million in unpaid ambulance fee bills, Read the Full Story >>

jefferson County commission staff during meeting

Jefferson County Administrator Edwina Benites Resigns

Edwina Benites-LM, who has served as the County Administrator since April 2024, announced her resignation, effective December 3, 2026. Read the Full Story >>

academic procession at Shepherd University

Observer Weekly — November 5, 2026

Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community.  Read the Full Story >>

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