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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 — July 2, 2026

2026-07-02

fireworks burst

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Observer Weekly — June 25, 2026

2026-06-25

map of proposed power line routes in Jefferson County

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Charles Town Council Notes: June 2026

2026-06-25 Tagged With: Charles Town City Council, Charles Town downtown, CTUB

Hip Sips sign

In its June meetings, the Charles Town City Council addressed downtown vibrancy and safety concerns, expanded the city’s designated outdoor alcohol consumption area, and received updates on major infrastructure projects during its June meetings.  Read the Full Story >>

Valley Link Shares Details Of Power Line Route Options 

2026-06-25 Tagged With: electric grid, PJM Interconnection, transmission lines, Valley Link

map of proposed power line routes in Jefferson County

Valley Link Transmission has shared details of the 765-kilovolt transmission line it intends to build across three states.  Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — June 18, 2026

2026-06-18

Cannons on School House Ridge in Harpers Ferry

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Competing Efforts For Summit Point Water And Sewer

2026-06-18 Tagged With: Charles Town City Council, CTUB, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Development Authority, Summit Point utility project, WV American Water

JCDA board meeting June 16 2026

Both CTUB and the Jefferson County Development Authority are looking at providing water and sanitary sewer service to Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>

Transmission Lines Planned for Jefferson County

2026-06-11 Tagged With: electric grid, PJM Interconnection, transmission lines, Valley Link

Valley Link Transmission LLC announced public meetings to preview plans for a 765 kilovolt transmission line. Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — June 11, 2026

2026-06-11

CATF company welcome party - June 2026

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Shepherdstown To Buy Former School Property

2026-06-08 Tagged With: Jefferson County Board of Education, Shepherdstown Elementary School, Shepherdstown Town Council

shepherdstown elementary sign

The Town of Shepherdstown plans to purchase the old Shepherdstown Elementary School from the Board of Education.  Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — June 4, 2026

2026-06-04

McMurran Hall surrounded by safety fence

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Shepherdstown 2026 Election Results

2026-06-02 Tagged With: Elections 2026, Shepherdstown Town Council

Shepherdstown town hall sign

Election night results from the 2026 Shepherdstown municipal elections. Read the Full Story >>

Ranson 2026 Election Results

2026-06-02 Tagged With: Elections 2026, Ranson

candidates and council members await election results

Election-night results from the 2026 Ranson municipal elections. Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — May 28, 2026

2026-05-28

state legislators at town hall in Charles Town

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Ranson Changes Boundaries And Updates Zoning Map

2026-05-21 Tagged With: Ranson, Ranson City Council, Ranson Planning Commission, Ranson Zoning, zoning

Ranson City Council May 19 2026

The Ranson City Council voted to annex parts of the Briar Run subdivision and update it zoning map on May 19 2026. Read the Full Story >>

Observer Weekly — May 21, 2026

2026-05-21

First Energy substation in Bedington

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