The West Virginia Division of Highways is planning to construct a roundabout at the Leetown Road - Middleway Pike intersection. Read the Full Story >>
Community
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 >>
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 >>
Making Changes In 2025
The Observer marks 5 years under the current ownership and looks forward to changes in 2025. Read the Full Story >>
New Plan Submitted For Middleway Water Bottling Facility
Sidewinder Enterprises submitted a new concept plan for its Mountain Pure water bottling facility project in Middleway on November 15 2024. 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 >>
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 >>
Middleway Values History & Community
Middleway traces its history to a land grant of 420 acres from the Governor of Virginia to John Smith in 1734 Read the Full Story >>
Residents Are Asking Questions
Many Jefferson County residents are frustrated with the decisions of our local governments and how our elected officials conduct business. Read the Full Story >>
Artists Open Studios For Weekend Tour
The 2024 Over the Mountain Studio Tour will take place on November 9 & 10. Read the Full Story >>
The Reconstruction Era In Harpers Ferry
Local author Lynn Pechuekonis will discuss the Reconstructioon era in Harpers Ferry on Saturday, November 23. Read the Full Story >>
County Elections Focus On Local Issues
The 4 new candidates who win seeats on the Jefferson County Commission will be diving in quickly to some complex issues. Read the Full Story >>
Home Building Construction Continues On Fast Pace In Jefferson County
County-wide, including Charles Town and Ranson, there were 612 permits issued to begin new home construction in the first half of 2024. Read the Full Story >>