Route 340 between Harpers Ferry Road and the Potomack River Bridge will be closed to stablize the rock cliff above between Sept. 12 and Dec. 20 2023. The road will be closed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the project. Read the Full Story >>
In Print Sep 2023
Route 340 Closure Traffic Will Hit Jefferson County And Surrounding Region
Alternate routes to the official Route 340 detour have bottlenecks and speed limits. Read the Full Story >>
Childcare Options Needed In Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Development Authority estimates that more than 1,600 families in Jefferson County have an unmet need for licensed child care. Read the Full Story >>
Appalachian Heritage Festival At Shepherd University To Highlight Family And Community
The 2023 Appalachian Heritage Festival will be held on September 23 at various locations on the Shepherd University campus. Read the Full Story >>
School Attendance Matters For Academic Skills
Jefferson County Schools has designated September as “attendance awareness month” — an early emphasis intended to establish strong attendance patterns. Read the Full Story >>
State Legislature Meets For Special Session In August
The West Virginia legislature passed 35 bills during a special session in August 2023. Read the Full Story >>
West Virginia Legislature’s Meeting Schedule
Explaining the schedule of the West Virginia Legislature. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association Receives $2.5 Million In Funding
Supporters of the Shepherdstown Battle Field Preservation Association gathered to celebrate many successes over 19 years of hard work. Read the Full Story >>
Moulton Family Transfers 82 Acres To Expand Local Park
The Moulton family gathered for a ceremony on August 22 to mark the family’s transfer of 82 acres to expand Moulton Park along the Shenandoah River. Read the Full Story >>
Grandparents Day Has West Virginia Roots
Marian McQuade prepares cards with children. Read the Full Story >>
Making Connections To Overcome Roadblocks
A lot of what makes local government work is listening to what’s on people's minds and connecting to the right resources to solve problems. Read the Full Story >>