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Google Plans To Build Data Center Campus In Putnam County, West Virginia

Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of March 23, 2026

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Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County

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Sheperdstown Honors Judy Shepherd For Community Spirit

December 4, 2025 Tagged With: Christmas, Corp of Shepherdstown

Judy Shepherd receives award from Shepherdstown Mayor James Gatz

Shepherdstown recognized Judy Shepherd as the "Heart of Shepherdstown" for three decades of volunteer service. Read the Full Story >>

Local Governments Need Volunteers For Boards & Commissions

April 1, 2025 Tagged With: bolivar, Corp of Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Coumnty Commission, Ranson

shepherdstown council

Jefferson County residents can serve on many local government boards, committees and commissions. Read the Full Story >>

Public Hearing For Shepherdstown Comprehensive Plan

March 11, 2025 Tagged With: comprehensive plan, Corp of Shepherdstown, Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown at sunrise (German Street)

After two years of review, the Corporation of Shepherdstown is inviting public comment on a revised Comprehensive Plan that sets out a vision for the town to follow for the next decade.  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

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

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