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Jefferson County Commission OKs Collections For Unpaid Ambulance Fees

Jefferson County Administrator Edwina Benites Resigns

Observer Weekly — November 5, 2026

Election Night In Jefferson County

Observer Weekly — Election Guide Special Issue

Jefferson County’s Budget Reserves Are Shrinking

Observer Weekly — October 29, 2026

2026 Election Guide

Jefferson County Celebrates 225 Years Of History

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey Issues Diesel Fuel Emergency Declaration

Jefferson County Rejected For Summit Point Water Utility Grant

Observer Weekly — October 22, 2026

Valley North Transmission Line Project Has Revised Maps

Observer Weekly — October 15, 2026

Jefferson County Puts Downtown Buildings Up For Sale

Rippon Solar Project Files Update To Construction Plan

CTUB Completes Investigation Into DEP Permit Application

Observer Weekly — October 8, 2026

Observer Weekly — October 1, 2026

Gov. Morrisey’s Nuclear Plan Draws Fire in Jefferson County and Beyond

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Observer Weekly — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27

ambulance in parade

Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community.  Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20

ferris wheel at Jefferson County fair

Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community.  Read the Full Story >>

Interactive Map Of Valley North Transmission Line Potenial Paths In Jefferson County

2026-08-20 Tagged With: Jefferson County GIS, transmission lines, Valley Link

image of interactive map

The Jefferson County GIS Office has published an interactive map based to help residents review the Valley North transmission project.  Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Fair Filled With Fun, Food and Community Spirit

2026-08-20 Tagged With: Jefferson County Fair

horse in stall

The 2026 Jefferson County Fair will be run through this Saturday, August 22. Read the Full Story >>

Kickball Challenge Supports School Supplies Collection

2026-08-13 Tagged With: Jefferson County Commission, Ranson City Council

school supplies on tables

Highlights from 2026 Jefferson County and City of Ranson kickball contest to collect school supplies. Read the Full Story >>

Data Center Plan From West Virginia Department Of Commerce Light On Details

2026-08-13 Tagged With: Bedington, data centers, HB2014, Penzance, QTS Data Centers

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey (at podium) flanked by Del. Wayne Clark (left) and State Senator Randy Smith (right). Image courtesy WV Governor’s Office.

The WV Department of Commerce published a plan for data center development on August 7. Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — August 13, 2026

2026-08-13

drum circle

Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community.  Read the Full Story >>

County Commission Stonewalls On FOIA Requests?

2026-08-07 Tagged With: FOIA, government transparency, Jefferson County Commission

graph of FOIA requests to County Commission by year

The Jefferson County Commission claims it has a problem with FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests received over the past several years. Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06

red ball on field

Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community.  Read the Full Story >>

Bedington Data Center Project Seeks Construction Permit 

2026-07-30 Tagged With: Bedington, data centers, HB2014, WV DEP

NPDES sign in Bedington

Penzance has filed an application for a stormwater construction permit for its Bedington data center project. Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — July 30, 2026

2026-07-30

groundbreaking ceremony at Jefferson Medical Center

Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community.  Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — July 23, 2026

2026-07-23

farmers and landowners at Shepherdstown farmland

Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community.  Read the Full Story >>

Relief Efforts For Lewis & Upshur County Residents

2026-07-23 Tagged With: flood relief

WV flood relief for Upshur and Lewis counties - graphic

Flood relief efforts for Upshur and Lewis Counties. Priority request for cleaning supplies and hygiene products. Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16

Charles Town public pool with new chairs

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Observer Weekly — July 9, 2026

2026-07-09

graph of comercial permits in Jefferson County by year

Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community.  Read the Full Story >>

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