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Observer Weekly — November 12, 2026

Shepherdstown Dedicates New Tanker To Leon Catrow

Jefferson County Celebrates Veterans Day 2026

Fifth Annual Pumpkin Roll In Harpers Ferry Raises Funds For Middle School Band

Shepherdstown Has Post-Halloween Fun With Inflatables Race

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

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Observer Weekly — July 30, 2026

2026-07-30

groundbreaking ceremony at Jefferson Medical Center

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Observer Weekly — July 23, 2026

2026-07-23

farmers and landowners at Shepherdstown farmland

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Relief Efforts For Lewis & Upshur County Residents

2026-07-23 Tagged With: flood relief

WV flood relief for Upshur and Lewis counties - graphic

Flood relief efforts for Upshur and Lewis Counties. Priority request for cleaning supplies and hygiene products. Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16

Charles Town public pool with new chairs

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Observer Weekly — July 9, 2026

2026-07-09

graph of comercial permits in Jefferson County by year

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Observer Weekly — July 2, 2026

2026-07-02

fireworks burst

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Observer Weekly — June 25, 2026

2026-06-25

map of proposed power line routes in Jefferson County

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Charles Town Council Notes: June 2026

2026-06-25 Tagged With: Charles Town City Council, Charles Town downtown, CTUB

Hip Sips sign

In its June meetings, the Charles Town City Council addressed downtown vibrancy and safety concerns, expanded the city’s designated outdoor alcohol consumption area, and received updates on major infrastructure projects during its June meetings.  Read the Full Story >>

Valley Link Shares Details Of Power Line Route Options 

2026-06-25 Tagged With: electric grid, PJM Interconnection, transmission lines, Valley Link

map of proposed power line routes in Jefferson County

Valley Link Transmission has shared details of the 765-kilovolt transmission line it intends to build across three states.  Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — June 18, 2026

2026-06-18

Cannons on School House Ridge in Harpers Ferry

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Competing Efforts For Summit Point Water And Sewer

2026-06-18 Tagged With: Charles Town City Council, CTUB, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Development Authority, Summit Point utility project, WV American Water

JCDA board meeting June 16 2026

Both CTUB and the Jefferson County Development Authority are looking at providing water and sanitary sewer service to Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>

Transmission Lines Planned for Jefferson County

2026-06-11 Tagged With: electric grid, PJM Interconnection, transmission lines, Valley Link

Valley Link Transmission LLC announced public meetings to preview plans for a 765 kilovolt transmission line. Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — June 11, 2026

2026-06-11

CATF company welcome party - June 2026

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Ranson Updates Zoning Map

2026-06-09

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Shepherdstown To Buy Former School Property

2026-06-08 Tagged With: Jefferson County Board of Education, Shepherdstown Elementary School, Shepherdstown Town Council

shepherdstown elementary sign

The Town of Shepherdstown plans to purchase the old Shepherdstown Elementary School from the Board of Education.  Read the Full Story >>

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