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

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

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Severe Winter Storm In Jefferson County This Weekend — Resources

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

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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 >>

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 >>

Severe Winter Storm In Jefferson County This Weekend — Resources

January 22, 2026 Tagged With: local resources, weather

Snow on McMurran Hall

A major wintor storm that will affect Jefferson County starting in the afternoon of Saturday, January 24. 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 >>

Shepherdstown Snapshot — January 2026

January 15, 2026 Tagged With: Shepherdstown, Shepherdstown Town Run

shepherdstown town council

The Observer's summary of local government and what's happening around town for January 2026. 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 >>

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 >>

Local Grant Opportunities — Charles Town & Ranson

December 19, 2025 Tagged With: grants, meetings

Charles Town City Hall

The application deadline for a City of Ranson mini-grant is December 31. Details and the application form are available on the Ranson government website. Details about the “Revive Commercial Grant Program” for the City of Charles Town are available on the City’s website. Read the Full Story >>

Wrap Up The Season With Local Shopping

December 17, 2025 Tagged With: shop local, shopping

christmas ornaments on tree

There are many options for local shopping in Jefferson County, especially in the three downtown districts. Read the Full Story >>

Needful Things Emporium Is Stocked For The Holidays

December 17, 2025 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, Needful Things Emporium, shopping

peanuts characters in front of shop

Needful Things Emporium in downtown Charles Town is home to almost 60 local vendors. 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 >>

Charles Town Rotary Raises $100,000 To Support Local Groups

December 11, 2025

Charles Town Rotary

The Rotary Club of Charlestown gathered on December 10 to distribute donations to more than twenty local charities. Read the Full Story >>

Toys For Tots 2025 Drop Off Locations In Jefferson County

December 11, 2025

toys for tots image

Toys For Tots collects new, unwrapped toys for distribution to children in need during the holiday season. Read the Full Story >>

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