Residents from around Jefferson County and the surrounding area gathered in Harpers Ferry at noon today (Saturday, March 1) to protest the recent mass firings of federal government employees. Read the Full Story >>
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Jefferson County Adopts New Comprehensive Plan
The 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Jefferson County, WV took effect on February 25, 2025 following a vote by the Jefferson County Planning Commission. Read the Full Story >>
County Commissioners Vote To Oppose New Electric Transmission Lines
The Jefferson County Commission voted unanimously to send a letter to PJM opposing the construction of two new high-voltage transmission lines across the county. Read the Full Story >>
Local Girl Scouts Present Art Show To Open Spotlight On Main
The Jefferson County Girl Scouts displayed their artistic talents and group spirit during the kickoff event at The Spotlight on Main located at 119 West. Washington Street. Read the Full Story >>
Does Jefferson County Zoning Permit Water Extraction?
Water extraction is not defined as a use in the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance. Read the Full Story >>
WVDOH Planning Roundabout For Middleway Intersection
The West Virginia Division of Highways is planning to construct a roundabout at the Leetown Road - Middleway Pike intersection. Read the Full Story >>
Preservation Alliance Of WV Designates Middleway Historic District As Endangered
The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia (PAWV) has added the Middleway Historic District to its West Virginia Endangered Properties List. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Discusses 2025 Plans
The Jefferson County Commission has approved several priorities on which it will focus during 2025. Read the Full Story >>
County Begins Work On 2025-2026 Budget
The Jefferson County Commission will spend the next several months to prepare the FY2026 county budget. Read the Full Story >>
Making Changes In 2025
The Observer marks 5 years under the current ownership and looks forward to changes in 2025. Read the Full Story >>
Public Hearing For Middleway Water Bottling Project Postponed To February
The special meeting of the Jefferson County Planning Commission that was scheduled for Tuesday, December 17 has been cancelled. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Plans To Purchase Building From APUS
The Jefferson County Commission announced plans to purchase a vacant office building from American Public University. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Commission Reviews Impact Fees
The Jefferson County Commission is reviwing impact fees for new construction. Read the Full Story >>
New Plan Submitted For Middleway Water Bottling Facility
Sidewinder Enterprises submitted a new concept plan for its Mountain Pure water bottling facility project in Middleway on November 15 2024. Read the Full Story >>
Plan for Middleway Water Bottling Facility Rejected
The Jefferson County Planning Commission voted on November 12 2024 to reject the concept plan for a proposed water bottling facility in Middleway. Read the Full Story >>