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State Proposes Rule For Fast-Tracking Data Center Projects

Charles Town Utility Board Reverses Decision, Votes To Apply For Grant

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 1, 2025

Federal Agencies Plan To Exchange Land In Harpers Ferry

CTUB Questions Grant For New Water & Sewer System In Summit Point

Planning Commission Rejects Settlement Proposal From Sidewinder

County Drafts Zoning Changes To Encourage Commercial & Residential Clusters

Planning Commission Discusses Settlement With Sidewinder

Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18

County Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To New Role as US Attorney

Harpers Ferry Affected By Federal Government Shutdown

Shepherdstown Marches to Celebrate the Constitution of the United States

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Jefferson County

Events & Activities – November 2023

October 31, 2023 Tagged With: events and activities roundup, In Print Nov 2023, Jefferson County, Shepherd University events

Shepherd University choral singers

Have fun in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Looks at Comprehensive Plan

August 1, 2022 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2022, Jefferson County, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, volunteering

The Comprehensive Plan for the Corporation of Shepherdstown is due for an update. As a first step, the Town Council has authorized the Planning Commission to create a committee of volunteers to review and assess the Town’s progress towards the goals set forth in the 2014 plan. Read the Full Story >>

Love of Place (and Politics)

January 1, 2022 Tagged With: book review, elections, In Print Jan 2022, Jefferson County, politics

As one goes through the pages of Koonce’s book and learns more about the strides made by different groups in gaining political representation across West Virginia, it is easier to understand his fascination with local politics. While one may not necessarily agree that voting is the right that affirms all others, it is undoubtedly a tool of empowerment, one that is inextricably tied to Jefferson County’s local character, history — and future. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Magistrate Race Heads into the Final Turn

April 5, 2020 Tagged With: absentee ballot, Arthena Roper, COVID-19, elections, Jefferson County, Magistrate, voting

Though none of us are exactly sure how we will do it, statewide primary elections have at least been pushed to June 9 in West Virginia. Additionally, West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office (Mac Warner) is allowing ALL West Virginians to vote absentee. Read the Full Story >>

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