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Google Plans To Build Data Center Campus In Putnam County, West Virginia

Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of March 23, 2026

Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 16, 2026

Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 9, 2026

Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County

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

Severe Winter Storm In Jefferson County This Weekend — Resources

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

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Government

Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of March 23, 2026

March 19, 2026 Tagged With: meetings

CTUB meeting

Highlights of this week's government meeting in Jefferson County, West Virginia.  Read the Full Story >>

Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 16, 2026

March 12, 2026 Tagged With: meetings

charles town city council

Here’s what’s on the government meeting calendar for this week (click on the links to view agendas and online viewing options). Read the Full Story >>

Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 9, 2026

March 9, 2026 Tagged With: meetings

fiber optic cables buried in ground

Here’s what’s on the government meeting calendar for this week (click on the links to view agendas and online viewing options). Read the Full Story >>

Residential Development Proposed For Cranes Lane Property In Ranson

February 5, 2026 Tagged With: Cranes Lane, D.R. Horton, Ranson, Ranson Comprehensive Plan, residential growth, Sleepy Hollow subdivision

Cranes Lane looking east from subdivision site

The Ranson City Council is discussiong rezoning a property on Cranes Lane for a new housing subdivision. Read the Full Story >>

Plans For ICE Detention Facility In Williamsport Draws Protest

February 5, 2026 Tagged With: Department of Homeland Security, freedom rallies, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Indivisible Jefferson County

Williamsport ICE facility

200+ people protested plans for ICE processing facility in Williamsport during a Washington County Commission meeting on February 3. Read the Full Story >>

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

February 2, 2026 Tagged With: meetings

fiber optic cables buried in ground

Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>

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

January 29, 2026 Tagged With: Governor Morrisey, wv budget

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey speaking

Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke at Green's Supply Depot this morning about why he wants a 10% cut in WV's income tax rates. Read the Full Story >>

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

January 22, 2026 Tagged With: meetings

CTUB meeting

Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>

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

January 15, 2026 Tagged With: meetings

jefferson county commission

Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Residents Protest ICE Tactics

January 10, 2026 Tagged With: freedom rallies, Indivisible Jefferson County, no kings

residents rally in front of court house

More than 100 people gathered in front of the Jefferson County courthouse to protest the killing of Miinnesota resident Renee Good. Read the Full Story >>

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 12, 2026

January 7, 2026 Tagged With: meetings

county commission meeting

Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 5, 2026

January 1, 2026 Tagged With: meetings

Ranson city council meeting

Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 22, 2025

December 19, 2025 Tagged With: meetings

Charles Town City Council meeting

Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 15, 2025

December 15, 2025 Tagged With: meetings

JCDA board meeting

Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 8, 2025

December 5, 2025 Tagged With: meetings

CTUB meeting

Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>

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