Jeff Shores and Matt Barager have reestablished the Mountain Lake Club in Shannondale as a family-friendly recreation spot for the community. Read the Full Story >>
In Print May 2024
Republican Party Divison Stalls County Government
Following the removal of Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse on May 1, the Jefferson County Commission will operate with only 3 commissioners. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Hires Administrator, But Many Open Items Still Need Action
The Jefferson County Commision voted on April 22 2024 for Eddie Benites-LM to continue as the County Administrator on a permanent basis. Read the Full Story >>
A Full Summer Calendar At Shepherdstown Public Library
The Shepherdstown Public Library will kick off its summer reading program with a festival on June 1. Read the Full Story >>
Getting To Know The Shepherdstown Town Run
Local residents have organized to educate, maintain, and preserve the resources of the Shepherdstown Town Run. Read the Full Story >>
Garden Tour and Tea In Shepherdstown
Mark your calendar for the weekend of May 18 & 19 to explore the back alleys and hidden gardens of Shepherdstown. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Museum Refreshes & Reorganizes Its Display Gallery
The Jefferson County Museum covers a broad span of the history of the place that is now called Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
Conservation Center Welcomes Public For May 11 Open House
The National Conservation Training Center, located just north of Shepherdstown, will be open to the public on May 11. Read the Full Story >>
Fiddlin’ Bobby Byrd, Mountain Musician
Story Artist Adam Booth created a compelling original tale based on the life of Robert Byrd, the former US Senator from West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>
What’s On The May 14 Ballot In Jefferson County
There are three candidates running to fill 3 seats on the Board of Education: James Southern, Rikki Twyford, and Donna Joy (currently serving on the BOE). The May election ballot is long. If you are voting on a Republican or Democratic ballot in Jefferson County, you’ll find primary choices for President, US Senator, US House, Read the Full Story >>
The Wild Ramp Is A Local Treat
Doug Pifer writes about falling in love with ramps, an important part of West Virginia's cultural heritage. Read the Full Story >>
Things Are Heating Up In Jefferson County
It feels like everything runs a bit faster these days, which is why local residents cherish the bucolic spaces that are still here in Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>