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County Commission Makes Early Revision to FY26 Budget

County Commission Plans To Change Impact Fees Again

City & County Struggle To Align On Downtown Charles Town Plans

Governor Celebrates Building Rehabilitation In Charles Town

Shepherdstown Banner Program Honors Veterans

Shepherd University Breaks Ground For Multi-Purpose Facility

County Commission Plans To Finance New HQ With $16 Million Bond

AmeriCorps Funding Cuts Hit Jefferson County

County Commission Seeks Impact Fees To Help Cover Costs of New Offices

West Virginia Humanities Council Suspends All Grants

Birdhill Subdivison Stormwater Management Plan Reviewed by WV DEP

WVU Medicine Will Invest In Berkeley and Jefferson Counties

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In Print Apr 2024

New Mural Coming To Downtown Shepherdstown

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: Betty's Restaurant, In Print Apr 2024, Shepherd Univeristy Art, Shepherd University

sunrise in mural

Shepherd Unversity art students are working on a mural that will be hung on the side of Betty's Restaurant in downtown Shepherdstown. Read the Full Story >>

Critical Time For Public Input On County’s Future Land Use Map

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Apr 2024, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Planning Commission, land use

draft land use map

The Jefferson County Planning Commission intends to finalize the draft future land use map by August 2024. Read the Full Story >>

Craft Brewing Around Jefferson County

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: Abolitionist Ale Works, Bavarian Inn, beer, In Print Apr 2024, local brewing, tourism

bavarian brothers brewing tanks

The tradition of local beer brewing in Jefferson County continues, with modern flavors and welcoming taprooms. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Commissioners Fail To Hire Key Staff To Prepare Budget

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: budget, In Print Apr 2024, Jefferson County Commission

vacancies at county commission staff

The Jefferson County Commission has left the Finance Director position vacant for almost a year. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Commission Passes Budget For Fiscal Year 2025

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: budget, In Print Apr 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Jefferson County Commission adopts FY25 budget

The Jefferson County Commission voted on March 21 to approve a $34.4 million operating budget for fiscal 2025. Read the Full Story >>

Ranson City Council Plans To Adopt New Comprehensive Plan

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Apr 2024, Jefferson County Foundation, Ranson, Ranson Comprehensive Plan, Ranson Zoning, zoning

Chrissy Wimer addresses Ranson City Council

The Ranson City Council is scheduled to have a final reading and vote on the ordinance to adopt the 2035 comprehensive plan at it’s regular meeting on April 9 2024. Read the Full Story >>

Charles Town City Manager Welcomes Public To Chat

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: Charles Town, In Print Apr 2024, John Nissel

John Nissel speaks with visitor

The next Charles Town “meet the city manager” sessions will be on Wednesday, April 10 in the Charles Town City Hall (101 East Washington St, Charles Town). Read the Full Story >>

Concert Supports Community Service Work

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Apr 2024, Jefferson County Community Ministries

concert poster

The annual Love Thy Neighbor Community Concert will take place on Saturday, April 13, 6-8:30 pm at the Ranson Civic Center. Read the Full Story >>

A Tale Of The Malaga Ship

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Apr 2024, Speak Stories

Antonio Rocha

Speak Story Series is hosting story artist Antonio Rocha at the War Memorial Building (102 East German St, Shepherdstown) on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 pm. Read the Full Story >>

Charles Town Welcomes Spring With Blooms & Blossoms Events

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: Charles Town, Charles Town Farmers Market, In Print Apr 2024

Blooms and Blossoms event

Downtown Charles Town will welcome the return of warm weather with its 4th annual Blooms & Blossoms event on Saturday, April 13. The festivities begin at 9 am Read the Full Story >>

Local Artist Inspired By Historic Mill

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: art gallery, In Print Apr 2024, local artist

view to a mill painting

Local artist Shannon Thomas will be hosting an open house and exhibit of her work, titled “A View to a Mill,” on Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14, from 10 am to 5 pm. Read the Full Story >>

Violamore Duo To Perform At Happy Retreat

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: Happy Retreat, In Print Apr 2024, music concert

Violamore Duo

Violamore Duo will perform a variety of well-known classical favorites at Happy Retreat on Saturday, Apr 7 at 2 pm. Read the Full Story >>

Bridge Gallery Celebrates Local Artist Wayne Skinner

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: art gallery, In Print Apr 2024, The Bridge Gallery, Wayne Skinner

Wayne Skinner painting

The Bridge Gallery presents an exhibit of Wayne Skinner's paintings from April 3 to May 1 2024. Read the Full Story >>

Canada Geese Stay Close To Home

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Apr 2024, nature

canada geese - sketch by D. Pifer (courtesey of PA Game Commission)

Doug Pifer welcomes the sight of a high-flying V of Canada geese as they migrate to and from their northern nesting grounds each year. Read the Full Story >>

Wrestling With The County Budget

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: budget, In Print Apr 2024, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Fair

pig in cage

Jefferson County Commissioners balance budget for fiscal year 2025 with no pay raises for employees. Read the Full Story >>

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