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County Commission Makes Early Revision to FY26 Budget

County Commission Plans To Change Impact Fees Again

City & County Struggle To Align On Downtown Charles Town Plans

Governor Celebrates Building Rehabilitation In Charles Town

Shepherdstown Banner Program Honors Veterans

Shepherd University Breaks Ground For Multi-Purpose Facility

County Commission Plans To Finance New HQ With $16 Million Bond

AmeriCorps Funding Cuts Hit Jefferson County

County Commission Seeks Impact Fees To Help Cover Costs of New Offices

West Virginia Humanities Council Suspends All Grants

Birdhill Subdivison Stormwater Management Plan Reviewed by WV DEP

WVU Medicine Will Invest In Berkeley and Jefferson Counties

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Jefferson County Fair

Wrestling With The County Budget

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: budget, In Print Apr 2024, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Fair

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Jefferson County Commissioners balance budget for fiscal year 2025 with no pay raises for employees. Read the Full Story >>

Hold On Tight!

July 28, 2023 Tagged With: editor's note, Housing Growth, In Print Aug 2023, Jefferson County Fair

carnival ride - spinning chairs

Some carnival rides don’t look too scary when they’re not moving. The one above is just a bunch of swings that go around in a circle like a merry-go-round, right? But wait till it picks up speed — then it’s time to hold on tight!  Read the Full Story >>

Planning Commission To Collect Input From Residents At County Fair

July 28, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2023, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Fair, Jefferson County Planning Commission

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The Jefferson County Planning Commissioners and staff will be hosting a booth at the Jefferson County Fair. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Fair Marks End of Summer

September 1, 2022 Tagged With: In Print Sep 2022, Jefferson County Fair

sheep - 2022 fiber champion

The Jefferson County Fair is a week-long celebration of local agriculture, with arts & crafts and competitions in all sorts of categories for all ages. The main focus is on youth and encouraging the traditions of animal husbandry and farming that run deep in the local community.  Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Fair – August 22 to 28

July 29, 2021 Tagged With: Jefferson County Fair

Get ready for a full week of fun and entertainment at the 68th annual Jefferson County Fair! Read the Full Story >>

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