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County Commission Plans For Growth With Purchase Of New Buildings

Bee Line March Anniversary Events In Shepherdstown Mark 250 Years Of History

No Kings Rally In Shepherdstown Gathers More Than 1,000 Participants

County Planning Commission To Look At Zoning, Solar & Data Centers

County Budget Shifts From Surplus To Deficit

County Commission Explains Funding Plan For New Buildings

Shepherdstown Celebrates Its First Pride Parade

County Commission Makes Early Revision to FY26 Budget

County Commission Plans To Change Impact Fees Again

City & County Struggle To Align On Downtown Charles Town Plans

Governor Celebrates Building Rehabilitation In Charles Town

Shepherdstown Banner Program Honors Veterans

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Protests, Parks & PODA

March 4, 2025

map showing location of planned depot district park

Welcome to the Jefferson Weekly, a quick-read email digest from The WV Independent Observer covering the news and events around Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>

Welcome To The Jefferson Weekly

February 27, 2025

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Welcome to the Jefferson Weekly, a quick-read email digest from the WV Independent Observer covering the news and events around Jefferson County.  Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Commission Misses Grant Deadlines

October 26, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Nov 2023, Jane Tabb, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney, Jennifer Krouse, Matt Harvey, Steve Stolipher, Tricia Jackson

Jefferson County Commission - Hunter House building in Charles Town

The Jefferson County Commission has not met to conduct business since September 7. The commission has 5 seats, one of which has been vacant since June 2023. In an ongoing struggle over filling the vacant seat, two commissioners — Jennifer Krouse and Tricia Jackson — have been refusing to attend the commission meetings.  Read the Full Story >>

Making Connections To Overcome Roadblocks

August 31, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Sep 2023, Jefferson County Emergency Management, Jefferson County Schools, Route 340

Jefferson County staff at the 2023 county fair

A lot of what makes local government work is listening to what’s on people's minds and connecting to the right resources to solve problems. Read the Full Story >>

Expanded Services at New Shepherdstown Library

July 28, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2023, Shepherdtown Public Library

pillow at Shepherdstown Public Library

With the successful launch of the new building, the Shepherdstown Public Library has also initiated a leadership transition. Director Hali Taylor, who has worked at the library for 33 years, and development director Lee Ann Warner have both announced their retirements. Read the Full Story >>

Planning Commission To Collect Input From Residents At County Fair

July 28, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2023, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Fair, Jefferson County Planning Commission

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The Jefferson County Planning Commissioners and staff will be hosting a booth at the Jefferson County Fair. Read the Full Story >>

John Nissel Resigns As Jefferson County Administrator

January 24, 2023 Tagged With: ambulance, EMS, In Print Feb 2023, JCESA, Jefferson County Commission

County Administrator John Nissel (left) and Commissioner Tricia Jackson (center) and Commissioner Clare Ath (right)

Jefferson County Administrator John Nissel announced his resignation effective January 27, 2023. Read the Full Story >>

Learn About Owls – OCT 15

September 29, 2021 Tagged With: Cool Spring Nature Preserve, hiking, owls, Potomac Valley Audubon Society

This evening bird watching hike will be led by Amy Moore, Lead Teacher and Naturalist at the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Learn how owls have adapted to their unique lifestyle, study owl specimens up close, and learn how to identify owls by their calls. Read the Full Story >>

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