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Residential Development Proposed For Cranes Lane Property In Ranson

Plans For ICE Detention Facility In Williamsport Draws Protest

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

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

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

Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision

Shepherdstown Snapshot — January 2026

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Jefferson County Residents Protest ICE Tactics

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Preparing For Disasters: Local Alerts & Training

July 24, 2025 Tagged With: Jefferson County Emergency Management

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The Jefferson County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management offers several tips for staying safe when severe weather occurs. Read the Full Story >>

Bee Line March Anniversary Events In Shepherdstown Mark 250 Years Of History

June 14, 2025 Tagged With: Bee Line March, Historic Shepherdstown Commission, history, Shepherdstown

reanactors marching along kearneysville pike

Shepherdstown marked the 250th anniversary of the “Bee Line March” with festivities at Morgan’s Grove Park and a wreath-laying ceremony at Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday, June 14 2025. Read the Full Story >>

No Kings Rally In Shepherdstown Gathers More Than 1,000 Participants

June 14, 2025 Tagged With: freedom rallies, Indivisible Jefferson County, Shepherdstown

no kings rally - crowd on german street

The No Kings rally in Shepherdstown WV drew a crowd of more than 1,000 as the event was beginning on June 14 2025. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Celebrates Its First Pride Parade

June 2, 2025 Tagged With: pride parade, Shepherdstown

marchers with pride parade banner

German Street was filled with a festive crowd as Shepherdstown held its first Pride parade on Sunday, June 1. Read the Full Story >>

Governor Celebrates Building Rehabilitation In Charles Town

May 22, 2025 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, historic preservation, redevelopment

ribbon cutting on front porch

Mark Letenzi of Mitchell Park Companies recently completed the rehabilitation of the Stephenson building in downtown Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Banner Program Honors Veterans

May 21, 2025 Tagged With: Shepherdstown, veterans

veteran banners in front of mcmurran hall

Shepherdstown will hang banners to honor veterans in May, July and November. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherd University Breaks Ground For Multi-Purpose Facility

May 15, 2025 Tagged With: Shepherd Universithy athletics, Shepherd University

shepherd university board shovels dirt at groundbreaking ceremony

Shepherd University held a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 14 for a new dining and multi-purpose facility. Read the Full Story >>

AmeriCorps Funding Cuts Hit Jefferson County

May 1, 2025 Tagged With: Community Markets, freedom rallies, Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission, Potomac Valley Audubon Society

americorps stats graphic

West Virginia lost between 300 and 400 community service jobs this week due to major funding cuts to AmeriCorps programs. Read the Full Story >>

West Virginia Humanities Council Suspends All Grants

April 24, 2025 Tagged With: Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities, Contemporary American Theater Festival, freedom rallies, Jefferson County Museum, Shepherd University, WV Humanities Council

humanities council 2024 grants graphic (state map)

The West Virginia Humanities Council announced that it has paused all its grants, effective immediately.  Read the Full Story >>

WVU Medicine Will Invest In Berkeley and Jefferson Counties

April 22, 2025 Tagged With: WVU Medicine

WVU Medicine - Jefferson facility

WVU Medicine plans to invest $260 million to expand its facilities in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Read the Full Story >>

Mobile Food Pantry Serves Growing Need In WV’s Eastern Panhandle

April 17, 2025 Tagged With: food pantry

community markets refrigerated trailer

Community Markets serves 10 counties in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Events

April 7, 2025 Tagged With: events and activities roundup

Charles Town farmers market

Events and activities around Jefferson County, West Virginia (April 8 to April 15). Read the Full Story >>

Hundreds Rally In Charles Town During National “Hands Off” Event

April 5, 2025 Tagged With: Federal Employees, freedom rallies, Hands Off, Hope in Alliance, Indivisible Jefferson County

Hands Off rally in front of Jefferson County courthouse

Hundreds of area residents joined the "Hands Off" protest rally in front of the Jefferson County courthouse on April 5 2025. Read the Full Story >>

Charles Town Council Approves Outdoor Drinking District In Downtown

March 4, 2025 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, Depot District, PODA

hip sips cup on bar

The Charles Town City Council approved a new ordinance to allow patrons of participating downtown bars and restaurants to carry and consume alcoholic beverages outside. Read the Full Story >>

Unity Campaign Supports Local Nonprofits

March 4, 2025 Tagged With: charity, United Way

unity campaign 2025 logo

The United Way Unity Campaign is encouraging donations between March 1 and March 15 to support local charities. Read the Full Story >>

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