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County Drafts Zoning Changes To Encourage Commercial & Residential Clusters

Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18

County Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To New Role as US Attorney

Harpers Ferry Affected By Federal Government Shutdown

Shepherdstown Marches to Celebrate the Constitution of the United States

Shepherd University President Announces Plan To Retire At End Of School Year

Governor Morrisey Provides Details of 25-Year Energy Plan

Jefferson County Fair 2025 Gallery

Charles Town Dedicates African American Cemetery

Jefferson County Development Authority Gets New Board Members

Shepherdstown Celebrates Appalachian Heritage

Chamber Music Festival Connects Appalachia & The World

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Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association Receives $2.5 Million In Funding

August 31, 2023 Tagged With: American Battlefield Trust, farmland protection, In Print Sep 2023, Jefferson County Landmarks Commission, Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association

Osborn farm view past barn

Supporters of the Shepherdstown Battle Field Preservation Association gathered to celebrate many successes over 19 years of hard work. Read the Full Story >>

Moulton Family Transfers 82 Acres To Expand Local Park

August 31, 2023 Tagged With: Chesapeake Conservancy, In Print Sep 2023, Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Moulton Park, Shenandoah River

moulton family members participate in ribbon cutting

The Moulton family gathered for a ceremony on August 22 to mark the family’s transfer of 82 acres to expand Moulton Park along the Shenandoah River.  Read the Full Story >>

Grandparents Day Has West Virginia Roots

August 31, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Sep 2023, Shepherdstown Public Library

Marian McQuade prepares cards with children. Read the Full Story >>

Expanded Services at New Shepherdstown Library

July 28, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2023, Shepherdtown Public Library

pillow at Shepherdstown Public Library

With the successful launch of the new building, the Shepherdstown Public Library has also initiated a leadership transition. Director Hali Taylor, who has worked at the library for 33 years, and development director Lee Ann Warner have both announced their retirements. Read the Full Story >>

Many More New Homes In Jefferson County

July 28, 2023 Tagged With: Housing Growth, housing trends, In Print Aug 2023, land use, zoning

Housing permits in Jefferson County - chart

For the first six months, the county’s Office of Impact Fees reports that 386 residential construction permits were issued. Read the Full Story >>

Developer Seeks Increased Housing Density For Harvest Hills Subdivision

July 28, 2023 Tagged With: Housing Construction, Housing Growth, housing trends, In Print Aug 2023, land use, zoning

Harvest Hills Concept Plan 2023

Arcadia Development Co, developer of the Harvest Hills subdivision is requesting a zoning change from rural to residential growth, which would allow for higher density of housing on the site. Read the Full Story >>

Volunteers Open Food Pantry On Blue Ridge

July 28, 2023 Tagged With: Blue Ridge, food pantry, In Print Aug 2023, volunteering

food pantry at Blue Ridge

The Blue Ridge Food Pantry is here to help individuals struggling to pay their bills and buy food, disabled veterans, seniors on fixed incomes, recently unemployed or underemployed individuals, those suffering from illness or injury, families with children, or anyone else in need of food.   Read the Full Story >>

New Book Festival In Shepherdstown Hosts Regional & National Authors

July 28, 2023 Tagged With: book festival, Four Seasons Books, In Print Aug 2023

book festival logo

The inaugural Shepherdstown Book Festival, which runs from September 15 through 17, will host three days of events, all revolving around the love of books and writing. Read the Full Story >>

Walking Tour Of Black History In Charles Town

July 28, 2023 Tagged With: Black History, Charles Town, In Print Aug 2023

The City of Charles Town is supporting the launch of a new Charles Town African American History Audio Tour. Read the Full Story >>

Hold On Tight!

July 28, 2023 Tagged With: editor's note, Housing Growth, In Print Aug 2023, Jefferson County Fair

carnival ride - spinning chairs

Some carnival rides don’t look too scary when they’re not moving. The one above is just a bunch of swings that go around in a circle like a merry-go-round, right? But wait till it picks up speed — then it’s time to hold on tight!  Read the Full Story >>

Hill Top House Hotel In Harpers Ferry Seeks Special Tax District

July 28, 2023 Tagged With: Harpers Ferry, Hill Top House Hotel, In Print Aug 2023, Jefferson County Commission, Tax District

Road closed at Hill Top Hotel site

The Hill Top House Hotel project is seeking a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for its 9 acre property in Harpers Ferry. Read the Full Story >>

Summer Events at Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library

July 1, 2023 Tagged With: activities, Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library, In Print July 2023

The Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library is hosting fun events for kids this summer with stories, songs, play instruments, yoga, crafting, and more. Read the Full Story >>

Summer Events at Shepherdstown Public Library

July 1, 2023 Tagged With: activities, In Print July 2023, shepherdstown library, summer programs

The Shepherdstown is hosting fun events for kids this summer with stories, yoga, classes about beavers, songs, crafting, and more. Read the Full Story >>

Summer Reading for Fun & Prizes

July 1, 2023 Tagged With: Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library, In Print July 2023, Shepherdstown Public Library, summer programs

The Shepherdstown and Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Libraries are both hosting summer reading programs. Read the Full Story >>

Harpers Ferry Roadblock Begins Sep. 12

July 1, 2023 Tagged With: Harpers Ferry, In Print July 2023, Route 340, WV Department of Highways

If you travel Route 340 between Harpers Ferry and Maryland, mark September 12 on your calendar. The roadway will close for 90 days to stabilize the rock wall above the road.  Read the Full Story >>

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