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Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 16, 2026

Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 9, 2026

Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County

Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details

Residential Development Proposed For Cranes Lane Property In Ranson

Plans For ICE Detention Facility In Williamsport Draws Protest

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Feb 2, 2026

Governor Morrisey Pushes Hard For 10% Cut to Personal Income Tax Rates

Severe Winter Storm In Jefferson County This Weekend — Resources

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 26, 2026

Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision

Shepherdstown Snapshot — January 2026

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In Print June 2022

Bark in the Park

June 1, 2022 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Bark in the Park, In Print June 2022

The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County annual Bark in the Park is on June 4. Events include a blessing of the animals, canine demonstrations. dog & owner games, and canine contests. Vendors will include rescues, craft products, and food (for people too). Read the Full Story >>

Entler Museum Opens Exhibit on Black Education

June 1, 2022 Tagged With: desegregation, education, Entler, Historic Shepherdstown Museum, In Print June 2022

A new exhibit exploring the Black student experience in Jefferson County before and after desegregation is now open at the Historic Shepherdstown Museum, located in the Entler Hotel. Read the Full Story >>

Air Quality Forum – June 2

June 1, 2022 Tagged With: air quality, In Print June 2022, Jefferson County Foundation, rockwool, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Rockwool facility in Ranson, as viewed from the Black burial ground (Boyd Carter Memorial Cemetery) adjacent to the factory property.

The Rockwool Ranson facility is required to file an application for its air permit with the WV Department of Environmental Protection in June. The non-profit Jefferson County Foundation will summarize the permitting process as it applies to the Rockwool facility, followed by a discussion about how residents can engage in this review process.  Read the Full Story >>

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