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Observer Weekly — May 21, 2026
Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community. Read the Full Story >>
Observer Weekly — May 14, 2026
Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community. 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 >>
Observer Weekly — May 7, 2026
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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running for the Jefferson County Board of Education (candidate Ranale Jones appears on the ballot but she has withdrawn from the election).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 >>
Observer Weekly — April 30, 2026
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Observer Weekly — April 23
Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community. Read the Full Story >>
Google Plans To Build Data Center Campus In Putnam County, West Virginia
Google plans to build a data center campus in Putnam County, West Virginia according to Governor Patrick Morrisey. 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 >>
Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County
The area around the village of Bedington in Berkeley County has been announced as WV's first “high-impact data center” site. Read the Full Story >>
Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details
A proposed Summit Point water and sewer utility project needs more details to assess its scope and financial viability. 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 >>