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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

Community Welcomes New Wawa Store To Ranson

Wrap Up The Season With Local Shopping

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 15, 2025

Charles Town Rotary Raises $100,000 To Support Local Groups

Toys For Tots 2025 Drop Off Locations In Jefferson County

Shepherdstown Christmas Parade 2025

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 8, 2025

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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 >>

Charles Town Rotary

Charles Town Rotary Raises $100,000 To Support Local Groups

The Rotary Club of Charlestown gathered on December 10 to distribute donations to more than twenty local charities. Read the Full Story >>

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Shepherdstown Christmas Parade 2025

The Shepherdstown Christmas Parade has been annual tradition of the town since the 1980s.  Read the Full Story >>

Judy Shepherd receives award from Shepherdstown Mayor James Gatz

Sheperdstown Honors Judy Shepherd For Community Spirit

Shepherdstown recognized Judy Shepherd as the "Heart of Shepherdstown" for three decades of volunteer service. Read the Full Story >>

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New Construction Permits In Jefferson County Expected To Hit 1,500 in 2025

Residential construction continues to boom in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

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