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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

CTUB Completes Investigation Into DEP Permit Application

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Observer Weekly — October 29, 2026

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

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2026 Election Guide

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Key dates and helpful links for Jefferson County voters. Read the Full Story >>

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Jefferson County Celebrates 225 Years Of History

Jefferson County officials gathered in front of the historic courthouse in downtown Charles Town on October 26, 2026 (above) to mark the 225 anniversary of the establishment of Jefferson County.  Originally chartered as a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Jefferson County became part of West Virginia on November 2, 1863, several months after the Read the Full Story >>

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WV Governor Patrick Morrisey Issues Diesel Fuel Emergency Declaration

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey issued an emergency declaration on October 20, 2026 to allow sale of offroad diesel fuel for highway use. Read the Full Story >>

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Jefferson County Rejected For Summit Point Water Utility Grant

The JCDA board learned on October 20, 2026 that the USDA had rejected the Jefferson County's grant application for a Summit Point project. Read the Full Story >>

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Observer Weekly — October 22, 2026

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

Valley North Transmission Line Project Has Revised Maps

Earlier this week, Valley Link published a second round of maps for its proposed Valley North 765 kilovolt transmission line.  Read the Full Story >>

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