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Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Feb 2, 2026

Governor Morrisey Pushes Hard For 10% Cut to Personal Income Tax Rates

Severe Winter Storm In Jefferson County This Weekend — Resources

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 26, 2026

Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision

Shepherdstown Snapshot — January 2026

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 19, 2026

Jefferson County Residents Protest ICE Tactics

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 12, 2026

How Water and Sewer Utilities Pay For System Improvements

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 5, 2026

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 22, 2025

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WV Governor Patrick Morrisey speaking

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 >>

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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 >>

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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 >>

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Shepherdstown Snapshot — January 2026

The Observer's summary of local government and what's happening around town for January 2026. Read the Full Story >>

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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 >>

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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 >>

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Wrap Up The Season With Local Shopping

There are many options for local shopping in Jefferson County, especially in the three downtown districts. Read the Full Story >>

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