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Observer Weekly — September 17, 2026

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

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CTUB Sets Special Meeting To Review Sidewinder Permit Issues

Observer Weekly — September 10, 2026

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Two Years Of Charles Town “Walks About Nothing”

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Jefferson County Vision

Country Roads Not Friendly to Rockwool

March 9, 2020 Tagged With: air pollution, Jefferson County Vision, Mountaineer Gas, rockwool, water pollution

Jefferson County Vision

The Rockwool factory in Ranson has been encountering some rocky roads as of late and the fight to keep them from their final destination continues. Read the Full Story >>

Rockwool: Point – Counterpoint

October 24, 2018 Tagged With: air pollution, drinking water, Jefferson County Vision, rockwool, zoning

Last month, The Observer attempted to tell the basic story behind the arrival of the Rockwool plant to Jefferson County. Now we’re taking the opportunity to allow one representative from each side to say their piece. Read the Full Story >>

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