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 >>
Community
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 >>
General Stores In Shepherdstown Invite Patrons To Slow Down & Enjoy Shopping
Shepherdstown is home to two general stores, both of which offer a variety of helpful and whimsical products. Read the Full Story >>
Forum at Shepherd University Discusses Issues Of Child Care Services
Shepherd University hosted a panel discussion titled “A 360 View of Child Care in Jefferson County” on July 24. Read the Full Story >>
Tribute Hall Honors Page-Jackson High School
Delores Foster, president of the Page-Jackson Alumni Association, spoke to an enthusiastic crowd gathered on July 27, 2024 to dedicate the newly redesigned Page-Jackson Tribute Hall. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Is A Popular Place
Jefferson County is a busy place these days with many festivals and lots of new housing on the way. Read the Full Story >>
The Rebirth Of The Mountain Lake Club In Shannondale
Jeff Shores and Matt Barager have reestablished the Mountain Lake Club in Shannondale as a family-friendly recreation spot for the community. Read the Full Story >>
A Full Summer Calendar At Shepherdstown Public Library
The Shepherdstown Public Library will kick off its summer reading program with a festival on June 1. Read the Full Story >>
Getting To Know The Shepherdstown Town Run
Local residents have organized to educate, maintain, and preserve the resources of the Shepherdstown Town Run. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Museum Refreshes & Reorganizes Its Display Gallery
The Jefferson County Museum covers a broad span of the history of the place that is now called Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
Things Are Heating Up In Jefferson County
It feels like everything runs a bit faster these days, which is why local residents cherish the bucolic spaces that are still here in Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>