Election night results from the 2026 Shepherdstown municipal elections. Read the Full Story >>
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Ranson 2026 Election Results
Election-night results from the 2026 Ranson municipal elections. Read the Full Story >>
Public Hearing On School Budget Set For May 26
The Jefferson County Board of Education (BOE) will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 proposed budget on Tuesday, May 26. Read the Full Story >>
2026 School Board Candidates Respond To Questions From The Observer
The Observer sent questions to all seven of the candidates running for the Jefferson County Board of Education (candidate Ranale Jones appears on the ballot but she has withdrawn from the election). The candidate images and responses are shown in the order the names will appear on the ballot (a sample ballot image is included Read the Full Story >>
Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of March 23, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 >>