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
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 >>
Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision
Lennar/U.S. Homes LLC has proposed an arsenic remediation plan for its planned Birdhill Meadows subdivision. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Snapshot — January 2026
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
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 >>
How Water and Sewer Utilities Pay For System Improvements
CTUB and WV American Water customers pay very different rates, due in part to how the utilities cover their infrastructure costs. Read the Full Story >>
Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 5, 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 Dec 22, 2025
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
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 >>
Community Welcomes New Wawa Store To Ranson
Employees, community members, and local government officials celebrated the new Wawa store in Ranson on December 18. Read the Full Story >>
Wrap Up The Season With Local Shopping
There are many options for local shopping in Jefferson County, especially in the three downtown districts. Read the Full Story >>
Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 15, 2025
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
The Rotary Club of Charlestown gathered on December 10 to distribute donations to more than twenty local charities. Read the Full Story >>