On November 30, all four sitting commissioners were in attendance at a meeting of the Jefferson County Commission for the first time in almost three months. Read the Full Story >>
In Print Dec 2023
Filing Window For Local Candidates To Run In 2024 Elections Is January 8 — 27
Our state and county governments rely on citizens willing to step up and run for office. Some positions require special qualifications — such as judges, justices, and prosecuting attorneys. Other positions are typically held by individuals with specific training — such as magistrates, sheriffs, and the attorney general. However, most offices require no specific credentials or experience. Read the Full Story >>
Chamber Musicians Bring Holiday Cheer
The talented musicians of the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival have scheduled several concerts in December. Read the Full Story >>
Try Dancing — It’s Good For You
Shepherdstown Music and Dance (SMAD) has organized a monthly contra dance for over 40 years. SMAD also organizes the town’s May Day celebration and Morris dancers each spring, along with concerts and workshops throughout the year. The group is currently seeking new members to step up and keep this tradition alive. Read the Full Story >>
Hot Chocolate Competition Heats Up Downtown Charles Town
Charles Town’s downtown merchants are hosting a hot chocholate competion again in 2023, on Saturday, December 16 from 4 to 6 pm. Read the Full Story >>
A New Twist On An Old Play In Shepherdstown
CATF presents a first reading of Our Shepherdstown, a new play by Jeffrey Lieber. Read the Full Story >>
Witness The Winter Waterfowl
Thousands of ducks, geese, swans, and loons visit Jefferson County every year, stopping on the nearby Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Commission Has A Backlog Of Unfinished Business
The agendas for the next few meetings will likely be contentious, as the Commission addresses some of the complex issues left unresolved over the past few months. Read the Full Story >>
New High-Voltage Transmission Line Proposed To Cross Jefferson County
PJM is proposing to construct a new 500 kV transmission line through Jefferson County by 2027. The new line would be built alongside the existing 500 kV line. Read the Full Story >>