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Jefferson County’s Budget Reserves Are Shrinking

Observer Weekly — October 29, 2026

2026 Election Guide

Jefferson County Celebrates 225 Years Of History

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey Issues Diesel Fuel Emergency Declaration

Jefferson County Rejected For Summit Point Water Utility Grant

Observer Weekly — October 22, 2026

Valley North Transmission Line Project Has Revised Maps

Observer Weekly — October 15, 2026

Jefferson County Puts Downtown Buildings Up For Sale

Rippon Solar Project Files Update To Construction Plan

CTUB Completes Investigation Into DEP Permit Application

Observer Weekly — October 8, 2026

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Gov. Morrisey’s Nuclear Plan Draws Fire in Jefferson County and Beyond

CTUB Reviews Sidewinder Permit, Investigates Allegations Of Irregularities

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Circuit Court Orders David Tabb To Be Removed From County Commission Ballot

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Jefferson County Rejected For Summit Point Water Utility Grant

October 23, 2026 Tagged With: Jefferson Coumnty Commission, Jefferson County Development Authority, Summit Point utility project

waterline under construction along Leetown Road

The JCDA board learned on October 20, 2026 that the USDA had rejected the Jefferson County's grant application for a Summit Point project. Read the Full Story >>

County Commission Holds Ribbon Cutting At New Government Buildings

July 27, 2025 Tagged With: County HQ, Jefferson Coumnty Commission

cutting of ribbon

The Jefferson County commission held a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the two buildings that will soon become the Jefferson County Administration & Judicial Center. Read the Full Story >>

County Commission Plans For Growth With Purchase Of New Buildings

June 19, 2025 Tagged With: County HQ, Jefferson Coumnty Commission

parking lot behind courthouse

Parking lot for county employees behind the Washington Street buildings. Almost 25 years ago, the County Commission hired an architect to study its future space needs. From a baseline of 89 employees in 2001, the architect projected the county would have 170 employees by 2011 and would need to expand its office space from 42,000 Read the Full Story >>

County Commission Explains Funding Plan For New Buildings

June 5, 2025 Tagged With: County HQ, Jefferson Coumnty Commission

commissioner majdi and keys looking at historic courthouse

The Jefferson County Commission authorized $16 million in debt to finance the purchase of two new buildings. Read the Full Story >>

Local Governments Need Volunteers For Boards & Commissions

April 1, 2025 Tagged With: bolivar, Corp of Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Coumnty Commission, Ranson

shepherdstown council

Jefferson County residents can serve on many local government boards, committees and commissions. Read the Full Story >>

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