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Sheperdstown Honors Judy Shepherd For Community Spirit

State Proposes Rule For Fast-Tracking Data Center Projects

Charles Town Utility Board Reverses Decision, Votes To Apply For Grant

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 1, 2025

Federal Agencies Plan To Exchange Land In Harpers Ferry

CTUB Questions Grant For New Water & Sewer System In Summit Point

Planning Commission Rejects Settlement Proposal From Sidewinder

County Drafts Zoning Changes To Encourage Commercial & Residential Clusters

Planning Commission Discusses Settlement With Sidewinder

Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18

County Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To New Role as US Attorney

Harpers Ferry Affected By Federal Government Shutdown

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Federal Employees

Hundreds Rally In Charles Town During National “Hands Off” Event

April 5, 2025 Tagged With: Federal Employees, freedom rallies, Hands Off, Hope in Alliance, Indivisible Jefferson County

Hands Off rally in front of Jefferson County courthouse

Hundreds of area residents joined the "Hands Off" protest rally in front of the Jefferson County courthouse on April 5 2025. Read the Full Story >>

Governor Morrisey Addresses Weighty Issues In Local Speech

April 1, 2025 Tagged With: Federal Employees, health, Patrick Morrisey

governor morrisey signs proclamation to request SNAP waiver

Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke last Friday in Martinsburg to promote his “four-pillar” plan to improve West Virginians’ health. Read the Full Story >>

Harpers Ferry Protest Event Part Of Nationwide Action

March 1, 2025 Tagged With: Federal Employees, freedom rallies, harpers ferry national park

crowd by John Brown obelisk

Residents from around Jefferson County and the surrounding area gathered in Harpers Ferry at noon today (Saturday, March 1) to protest the recent mass firings of federal government employees. Read the Full Story >>

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