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 >>
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American Conservation Film Festival — March 6-9, 2025
The American Conservation Film Festival (ACFF) will hold its 2025 Festival on March 6 to 9 at Shepherd University’s Frank Arts Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>
Preservation Alliance Of WV Designates Middleway Historic District As Endangered
The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia (PAWV) has added the Middleway Historic District to its West Virginia Endangered Properties List. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission Has Multiple Roles
The Jefferson County zoning ordinance tasks the Historic Landmarks Commission with preserving historic structures in the county. Read the Full Story >>
Town Run Theater Company Launches In Shepherdstown
The Town Run Theater Company is a new community theater ensemble that will make its home at the Shepherdstown Opera House. Read the Full Story >>
Roving Peregrine Theater Company Kicks Off 2025 Season
“The Sweet Science of Bruising” will kick off Roving Peregrine’s 2025 season, with shows on March 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16. Read the Full Story >>
Uncovering The Mystery Of The Writing Business
The 2025 Manuscript to Marketplace Writers Conference at Shepherd University will take place in The Marinoff Theater on March 21 & 22. Read the Full Story >>
Changes Planned For WV51 Intersection At Charles Town West End
WVDOH is studying options to improvement the three-way intersection of West Washington Street, MLK Jr. Boulevard and Summit Point Road. Read the Full Story >>
Review For Birdhill Subdivison On Feb 25
The Jefferson County Planning Comnmission will review the Birdhill subdivision preliminary plat on February 25. Read the Full Story >>
Holiday Events In Shepherdstown
Highlights of holiday events around Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>
Holiday Events In Harpers Ferry And Bolivar
Higlights of holiday events around Harpers Ferry & Bolivar, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>
Holiday Events In Charles Town And Ranson
Highlights of 2024 holiday events around Charles Town and Ranson, West Virginia: Read the Full Story >>
Public Hearing For Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan
There will be a public hearing on the Jeffereson County Comprehensive Plan on December 4 at Jefferson High School. Read the Full Story >>
Local Charities Focus On Food
Around Jefferson County, there are four organizations that focus on providing food to families and individuals. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Foundation Recaps 2024 Efforts
Jefferson County Foundation is a regular presence at public meetings in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>