Jefferson County Commissioners balance budget for fiscal year 2025 with no pay raises for employees. Read the Full Story >>
Community
Concerns About Preserving Farmland
The farmland protection effort is not just about keeping the land bucolic — it’s about preserving farming as an activity. Read the Full Story >>
County Planning Survey Seeks Public Comment On Zoning & Future Land Use
February 6 is the deadline to add comments to the Jefferson County Planning Commission survey on zoning and future land use. Read the Full Story >>
Housing Construction Continues To Rise In Jefferson County
County-wide, including Charles Town and Ranson, there were 776 permits issued to begin new home construction in 2023. Read the Full Story >>
Rainbow Road Club Waiting For Highway To Arrive
The Rainbow Road Club plans to stay open as long as possible before the project to widen Route 340 demolishes the building. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Community Club To Host Casino Night Fundraiser In March
The Shepherdstown Community Club aims to raise $50,000 to match a state grant to replace the roof on the War Memorial Building. Read the Full Story >>
WISH Grant Group Seeks Applications From Local Community Organizations
Dr. Sara Reynolds (Shepherd University) and Bonnie Brannon (former co-chair of the WISH grant committee) A giving circle can be a little mysterious, a bit like a crop circle — you see the results but you don’t necessarily see how it happens. In the case of Women Investing In Shepherd (WISH), a lot happens, without Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Museum Looks Forward To 2024 Activities
The Historic Shepherdstown Commission supports the Historic Shepherdstown Musuem, organizes a regular speaker series, and maintains the historic Entler Hotel at the corner of Princess and German Streets in Shepherdstown. Read the Full Story >>
Lead Shot Hits The Food Chain
Naturalist Doug Pifer discusses the dangers of lead shot in the natural food chain Read the Full Story >>
The Road Ahead For Jefferson County
Route 340 is finally being widened south of Charles Town (below) and the construction of new homes continues to tick up dramatically. There is still a lot of open space and active farmland in the county, but many residents have concerns. Read the Full Story >>
Police Officer Austin Simms of Shepherdstown Receives Award
Shepherdstown Police Officer Austin Simms was awarded the life saving award for his quick actions on September 11 2023. Read the Full Story >>
Try Dancing — It’s Good For You
Shepherdstown Music and Dance (SMAD) has organized a monthly contra dance for over 40 years. SMAD also organizes the town’s May Day celebration and Morris dancers each spring, along with concerts and workshops throughout the year. The group is currently seeking new members to step up and keep this tradition alive. Read the Full Story >>
A Crash Course In Bird Feathers
Naturalist Doug Pifer discusses bird feathers. Read the Full Story >>
Salute To Veterans
The Navy Sea Chanters include a salute to veterans of all of the United States uniformed services in their public shows, a joyful recognition of those who have served. Read the Full Story >>
Local Woman Plays For USA Team In Amputee Soccer Tournament
Shepherdstown resident Tracy Danzey recently competed for the US Women’s Amputee Soccer Team in the Amp Futbol Cup tournament held in Warsaw, Poland in October 2023. Read the Full Story >>