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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

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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

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

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Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County

Art Gallery Fundraiser for Animal Welfare Society

2023-07-28 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, In Print Aug 2023, The Bridge Gallery

art for animal welfare society fundraiser 2022

The Bridge Gallery in Shepherdstown will host a charity bazaar on August 12 & 13 to benefit the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County.  Read the Full Story >>

Rabies Vaccine Clinic & Bark in the Park

2023-04-01 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Bark in the Park, In Print Apr 2023, vaccine clinic

The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County will hold a Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on April 1 (Sat), at the Loyal Order of the Moose Pavilion, 77 Universal Forest Product Rd., Ranson, 8 to 10 am Read the Full Story >>

Bark in the Park

2022-06-01 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Bark in the Park, In Print June 2022

The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County annual Bark in the Park is on June 4. Events include a blessing of the animals, canine demonstrations. dog & owner games, and canine contests. Vendors will include rescues, craft products, and food (for people too). Read the Full Story >>

Are You Ready for a Pet?

2021-10-26 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Peggy Bowers, pet adoption, Sundogs Canine Consultation and Training

two large dogs play outside inside a fenced area.

There is a lot of research showing that pets can boost both the physical and mental health of humans. The challenge is to understand and commit to the obligations of pet ownership so it's a mutually beneficial relationship. Read the Full Story >>

Fundraiser for Animal Welfare Society – Aug 14 & 15

2021-07-29 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Fundraiser, The Bridge Gallery

logo for the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County WV.

The Bridge Gallery is hosting its Annual Art Bazaar to benefit the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>

Feb 6-13 — Animal Welfare Society Valentine Online Action

2021-02-01 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, online

The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County is hosting a Valentine online auction fundraiser from February 6th - 13th Read the Full Story >>

This Time of Year, Charity Begins at Home

2018-12-14 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Berkeley County Congregational Cooperative Action Project, charity, Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, homelessness, Jefferson County Community Ministries, Martinsburg Office of the Children’s Home Society

At this time of year, mailboxes are full of solicitations for charities—and for good reason. If you’re looking to get involved locally on whatever level you can manage, we’re spotlighting below a handful of the many worthy local organizations in the Panhandle doing great work to help those in need year-round, and especially throughout the winter months. Read the Full Story >>

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