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Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details

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

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

Jefferson County Residents Protest ICE Tactics

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Community

Artists Open Studios For Weekend Tour

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Nov 2024, Over the Mountain Studio Tour

studio tour artist group photo

The 2024 Over the Mountain Studio Tour will take place on November 9 & 10. Read the Full Story >>

The Reconstruction Era In Harpers Ferry

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Harpers Ferry, In Print Nov 2024

event poster

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

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: editor's note, In Print Nov 2024

resurfaced basketball court at Evitts Run park

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

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: Housing Growth, housing trends, In Print Aug 2024

housing growth chart June 2024

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

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024, Shepherdstown downtown, shop local

O'Hurley's general store - rebuilding Aug 2024

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

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: child care, In Print Aug 2024, Jefferson County Development Authority, Shepherd University, Stubblefield Institute

child care forum speakers

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

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024, Jefferson County African-American Cultural and Heritage Festival, Jefferson County Schools, Page-Jackson High School

Page-Jackson tribute hall dedication

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

August 1, 2024

Huntfield subdivision - new construction

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

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print May 2024, recreation, Shannondale

beach at Mountain Lake Club

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

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: children's activities, In Print May 2024, Shepherdstown Public Library

Shepherdstown Elementary students parade through town

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

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print May 2024, Shepherdstown Town Run, watershed

volunteers clean up 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

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print May 2024, Jefferson County history, Jefferson County Museum

wagon used to transport John Brown to hanging

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

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: editor's note, In Print May 2024

horses are OK sign

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 >>

New Mural Coming To Downtown Shepherdstown

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: Betty's Restaurant, In Print Apr 2024, Shepherd Univeristy Art, Shepherd University

sunrise in mural

Shepherd Unversity art students are working on a mural that will be hung on the side of Betty's Restaurant in downtown Shepherdstown. Read the Full Story >>

Craft Brewing Around Jefferson County

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: Abolitionist Ale Works, Bavarian Inn, beer, In Print Apr 2024, local brewing, tourism

bavarian brothers brewing tanks

The tradition of local beer brewing in Jefferson County continues, with modern flavors and welcoming taprooms. Read the Full Story >>

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