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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

Electric Company To Share Details Of New Transmission Line

CTUB And American Water Present Service Area Arguments At Public Service Commision Hearing

County Commission Holds Ribbon Cutting At New Government Buildings

Preparing For Disasters: Local Alerts & Training

Local Intervenors Added To Middleway Bottling Plant Lawsuit

Blake Solar Project: State Issues Fine For Repeated Stormwater Violations  

County Commission Plans For Growth With Purchase Of New Buildings

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Town Run Theater Company Launches In Shepherdstown

February 7, 2025 Tagged With: In Print 2025 Feb-Mar, theater, Town Run Theater Company

Town Run Theater Company members in front of opera house

The Town Run Theater Company is a new community theater ensemble that will make its home at the Shepherdstown Opera House. Read the Full Story >>

Roving Peregrine Theater Company Kicks Off 2025 Season

February 7, 2025 Tagged With: In Print 2025 Feb-Mar, Roving Peregrine, theater

The sweet sicence of boxing poster

“The Sweet Science of Bruising” will kick off Roving Peregrine’s 2025 season, with shows on March 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16. Read the Full Story >>

Uncovering The Mystery Of The Writing  Business 

February 7, 2025 Tagged With: In Print 2025 Feb-Mar, Shepherd University

Art Taylor

The 2025 Manuscript to Marketplace Writers Conference at Shepherd University will take place in The Marinoff Theater on March 21 & 22. Read the Full Story >>

Changes Planned For WV51 Intersection At Charles Town West End

February 7, 2025 Tagged With: In Print 2025 Feb-Mar, WV Department of Highways

town hall meeting in Wright-Denny auditorium

WVDOH is studying options to improvement the three-way intersection of West Washington Street, MLK Jr. Boulevard and Summit Point Road.  Read the Full Story >>

Review For Birdhill Subdivison On Feb 25

February 7, 2025 Tagged With: Housing Growth, In Print 2025 Feb-Mar

plat of Birdhill subdivision

The Jefferson County Planning Comnmission will review the Birdhill subdivision preliminary plat on February 25. Read the Full Story >>

Holiday Events In Shepherdstown

November 20, 2024 Tagged With: Holiday Lights, In Print Dec 2024

Mrs Claus welcomes Christmas to Shepherdstown

Highlights of holiday events around Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

Holiday Events In Harpers Ferry And Bolivar

November 20, 2024 Tagged With: Holiday Lights, In Print Dec 2024

decorations in Harpers Ferry

Higlights of holiday events around Harpers Ferry & Bolivar, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

Holiday Events In Charles Town And Ranson

November 20, 2024 Tagged With: Holiday Lights, In Print Dec 2024

Jefferson County Courthouse decorated for Christmas

Highlights of 2024 holiday events around Charles Town and Ranson, West Virginia: Read the Full Story >>

Public Hearing For Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan

November 20, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Dec 2024, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan

Jefferson County Commission November 2024

There will be a public hearing on the Jeffereson County Comprehensive Plan on December 4 at Jefferson High School. Read the Full Story >>

Local Charities Focus On Food

November 20, 2024 Tagged With: Blue Ridge Food Pantry, Community Markets, food pantry, In Print Dec 2024, Jefferson County Community Ministries, Shepherdstown Shares

volunteers organize food packages

Around Jefferson County, there are four organizations that focus on providing food  to families and individuals.  Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Foundation Recaps 2024 Efforts

November 20, 2024 Tagged With: Housing Growth, In Print Dec 2024, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Foundation, Ranson Comprehensive Plan, rockwool

Dr. Christine Wimer addresses the Ranson City Council

Jefferson County Foundation is a regular presence at public meetings in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

County Commission – Mike Mood

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Mike Mood

What made you decide to run for County Commission? I believe that I possess the abilities to work with others not always of the same mindset for the common good of the county and to with an open mind do what is best for the residents of the county as a whole. Why should residents Read the Full Story >>

County Commission – Natalie Grantham Friend

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Natalie Grantham Friend

What made you decide to run for County Commission? I am confident in my ability to make a positive impact. My motivation stems from a commitment to enhance organization and efficiency within the JCC. We must prioritize the real and significant issues facing our county. Why should residents trust you with governing Jefferson County? I Read the Full Story >>

County Commission – Lanae Johnson

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Lanae Johnston

What made you decide to run for County Commission? I decided to run for County Commissioner after witnessing the internal struggles within the current commission. Initially, I joked about running if a vacancy arose, but when I was approached by the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee to seriously consider it, I knew it was time Read the Full Story >>

County Commission – Pasha Majdi

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Pasha Majdi

What made you decide to run for County Commission? I want to keep our natural beauty and high quality-of-life in Jefferson County. My wife and I  have three young children, and we want the next generation to be able to enjoy hiking, hunting,  and fishing in Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Right now, unfortunately, we’re not Read the Full Story >>

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