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County Drafts Zoning Changes To Encourage Commercial & Residential Clusters

Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18

County Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To New Role as US Attorney

Harpers Ferry Affected By Federal Government Shutdown

Shepherdstown Marches to Celebrate the Constitution of the United States

Shepherd University President Announces Plan To Retire At End Of School Year

Governor Morrisey Provides Details of 25-Year Energy Plan

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

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Rotary Beer Fest at Morgan’s Grove Park

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024

rotary logo

The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown will be hosting its 3rd annual Beer & Food Fest on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Morgan’s Grove Park in Shepherdstown.  Read the Full Story >>

Telling The Story Of Coralie Franklin Cook

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024

Ilene Evans

Speak Story Series is hosting Ilene Evans at the War Memorial Building on Tuesday, August 13 at 7:30 pm. Read the Full Story >>

Heat Troubles For Wildlife

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024, nature

illustration by Doug Pifer

Extended bouts of intense heat are affecting local wildlife. Read the Full Story >>

Tribute Hall Honors Page-Jackson High School

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024, Jefferson County African-American Cultural and Heritage Festival, Jefferson County Schools, Page-Jackson High School

Page-Jackson tribute hall dedication

Delores Foster, president of the Page-Jackson Alumni Association, spoke to an enthusiastic crowd gathered on July 27, 2024 to dedicate the newly redesigned Page-Jackson Tribute Hall.  Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Is A Popular Place

August 1, 2024

Huntfield subdivision - new construction

Jefferson County is a busy place these days with many festivals and lots of new housing on the way. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Elects New Mayor and Town Council Members

June 5, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, Shepherdstown Town Council

vote at town hall sign

Shepherdstown residents elected James Gatz as mayor on June 4 along with 2 incumbent and 3 new council members. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown: Where, When and How to Vote in Mayor, Council Elections

May 21, 2024 Tagged With: Corp of Shepherdstown, elections, Shepherdstown Town Council

Shepherdstown town hall sign

The town of Shepherdstown will hold elections for mayor and town council on June 4 2024. Read the Full Story >>

Draft Map For The Future Of Jefferson County Proposes New Growth Areas

May 12, 2024 Tagged With: comprehensive plan, future land use map, Housing Growth, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan

Shepherdstown South Preferred Growth Area (proposed May 2024)

The Jefferson County Planning Commission is holding a final input session on Monday May 13 for public comment on the future land use map and action items for the new county comprehensive plan. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Comprehensive Plan Review Presented and Discussed in Special Hearing

May 4, 2024 Tagged With: Shepherdstown Comprehensive Plan, Shepherdstown Planning Commission, Shepherdstown Town Council

Shepherdstown Planning Commission at meeting

On April 30, Shepherdstown’s Planning Commission held a hearing at which a special committee’s recommendations to update the town’s comprehensive plan were presented to the public. Read the Full Story >>

The Rebirth Of The Mountain Lake Club In Shannondale

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print May 2024, recreation, Shannondale

beach at Mountain Lake Club

Jeff Shores and Matt Barager have reestablished the Mountain Lake Club in Shannondale as a family-friendly recreation spot for the community. Read the Full Story >>

Republican Party Divison Stalls County Government

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: analysis, In Print May 2024, Jefferson County Commission, Republican Party

Jefferson County Commission May 2024 (3 commissioners)

Following the removal of Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse on May 1, the Jefferson County Commission will operate with only 3 commissioners. Read the Full Story >>

County Commission Hires Administrator, But Many Open Items Still Need Action

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: budget, In Print May 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Jefferson County Commission April 2024

The Jefferson County Commision voted on April 22 2024 for Eddie Benites-LM to continue as the County Administrator on a permanent basis. Read the Full Story >>

A Full Summer Calendar At Shepherdstown Public Library

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: children's activities, In Print May 2024, Shepherdstown Public Library

Shepherdstown Elementary students parade through town

The Shepherdstown Public Library will kick off its summer reading program with a festival on June 1. Read the Full Story >>

Getting To Know The Shepherdstown Town Run

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print May 2024, Shepherdstown Town Run, watershed

volunteers clean up Town Run

Local residents have organized to educate, maintain, and preserve the resources of the Shepherdstown Town Run. Read the Full Story >>

Garden Tour and Tea In Shepherdstown

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: garden tour, In Print May 2024, Shepherdstown Community Club

painter in garden

Mark your calendar for the weekend of May 18 & 19 to explore the back alleys and hidden gardens of Shepherdstown. Read the Full Story >>

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