The Ranson City Council is discussiong rezoning a property on Cranes Lane for a new housing subdivision. Read the Full Story >>
Plans For ICE Detention Facility In Williamsport Draws Protest
200+ people protested plans for ICE processing facility in Williamsport during a Washington County Commission meeting on February 3. Read the Full Story >>
Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Feb 2, 2026
Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>
Governor Morrisey Pushes Hard For 10% Cut to Personal Income Tax Rates
Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke at Green's Supply Depot this morning about why he wants a 10% cut in WV's income tax rates. Read the Full Story >>
Severe Winter Storm In Jefferson County This Weekend — Resources
A major wintor storm that will affect Jefferson County starting in the afternoon of Saturday, January 24. Read the Full Story >>
Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 26, 2026
Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>
Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision
Lennar/U.S. Homes LLC has proposed an arsenic remediation plan for its planned Birdhill Meadows subdivision. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Snapshot — January 2026
The Observer's summary of local government and what's happening around town for January 2026. Read the Full Story >>
Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 19, 2026
Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Residents Protest ICE Tactics
More than 100 people gathered in front of the Jefferson County courthouse to protest the killing of Miinnesota resident Renee Good. Read the Full Story >>
Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 12, 2026
Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>
How Water and Sewer Utilities Pay For System Improvements
CTUB and WV American Water customers pay very different rates, due in part to how the utilities cover their infrastructure costs. Read the Full Story >>
Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 5, 2026
Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>
Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 22, 2025
Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>
Local Grant Opportunities — Charles Town & Ranson
The application deadline for a City of Ranson mini-grant is December 31. Details and the application form are available on the Ranson government website. Details about the “Revive Commercial Grant Program” for the City of Charles Town are available on the City’s website. Read the Full Story >>