Hundreds of area residents joined the "Hands Off" protest rally in front of the Jefferson County courthouse on April 5 2025. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Commissioners Reduce Transparency
Jefferson County residents are questioning a recent decision by the County Commission to reduce government transparency. Read the Full Story >>
Local Governments Need Volunteers For Boards & Commissions
Jefferson County residents can serve on many local government boards, committees and commissions. Read the Full Story >>
Governor Morrisey Addresses Weighty Issues In Local Speech
Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke last Friday in Martinsburg to promote his “four-pillar” plan to improve West Virginians’ health. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission To Buy Second APUS Building For New Courthouse
The Jefferson County Commission plans to purchase the building at 330 North George Street in Charles Town to house the county court system. Read the Full Story >>
County Actions to Change JCDA Raise Concerns, Questions
A County Commission vote on March 6 2025 to change how the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) operates has raised many concerns and questions. Read the Full Story >>
Manufacturing In Middleway — A Brief History
The industrial site near Middleway that is being proposed for redevelopment as a water bottling factory by Sidewinder Enterprises dates to just after World War II. Read the Full Story >>
Public Hearing For Shepherdstown Comprehensive Plan
After two years of review, the Corporation of Shepherdstown is inviting public comment on a revised Comprehensive Plan that sets out a vision for the town to follow for the next decade. Read the Full Story >>
Tourism Is Big Business In Jefferson County
Visitors to Jefferson County, WV spent $876 million in 2024, according to the Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Read the Full Story >>
Protests, Parks & PODA
Welcome to the Jefferson Weekly, a quick-read email digest from The WV Independent Observer covering the news and events around Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
Charles Town Council Approves Outdoor Drinking District In Downtown
The Charles Town City Council approved a new ordinance to allow patrons of participating downtown bars and restaurants to carry and consume alcoholic beverages outside. Read the Full Story >>
Unity Campaign Supports Local Nonprofits
The United Way Unity Campaign is encouraging donations between March 1 and March 15 to support local charities. Read the Full Story >>
Charles Town Purchases Land For Downtown Park
The City of Charles Town has acquired 2.9 acres of vacant land on the north side of the downtown business district that it plans to transform into a "Depot District" park. Read the Full Story >>
Harpers Ferry Protest Event Part Of Nationwide Action
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 >>
Welcome To The Jefferson Weekly
Welcome to the Jefferson Weekly, a quick-read email digest from the WV Independent Observer covering the news and events around Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>