• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

ObserverWV

Local News & Events in Jefferson County WV

  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • Observer Weekly
  • 2026 Election Guide

Primary Sidebar

Latest Stories

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

CTUB Completes Investigation Into DEP Permit Application

Observer Weekly — October 8, 2026

Observer Weekly — October 1, 2026

Gov. Morrisey’s Nuclear Plan Draws Fire in Jefferson County and Beyond

Read all stories

Main Content

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 >>

ballot counting in Jefferson County, WV

Election Night In Jefferson County

Election night counts for Jefferson County showed Lanae Johnson and Mary Mickey Reagan elected to the County Commission and Jenny Thacker, Regina Dyer, and Joe Funkhouser elected to serve in the House of Delegates.  Read the Full Story >>

attack ad mailers received in Jefferson County for the 2026 election

Observer Weekly — Election Guide Special Issue

The Observer's 2026 Voter Guide is updated with helpful information and links to candidate websites, interviews, and debate videos. Read the Full Story >>

chart showing decrease in county fund balance

Jefferson County’s Budget Reserves Are Shrinking

The Jefferson County budget has relied on drawing down reserves in the general fund for three years in a row. Read the Full Story >>

Moon rising over graveyard in Middleway

Observer Weekly — October 29, 2026

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

Read More Stories and Features

Footer

Observer Weekly

  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Connect With Us

About Us

  • Who We Are
  • Policies
  • Terms of Use

Social Media

  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram

Copyright © 2026 WV Independent Observer LLC · PO Box 3044, Shepherdstown WV 25443 USA