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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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Charles Town City Council

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 >>

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 >>

City & County Struggle To Align On Downtown Charles Town Plans

2025-05-22 Tagged With: Charles Town City Council, Charles Town Now, County HQ, Jefferson County Commission

apus clock building (vacant building in foreground)

The City Council and the Jefferson County Commission differ on how and when to plan the next steps for downtown Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>

County Actions to Change JCDA Raise Concerns, Questions

2025-03-19 Tagged With: Charles Town City Council, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Development Authority

JCDA board meeting March 2025

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 >>

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