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Jefferson County Commission OKs Collections For Unpaid Ambulance Fees

Jefferson County Administrator Edwina Benites Resigns

Observer Weekly — November 5, 2026

Election Night In Jefferson County

Observer Weekly — Election Guide Special Issue

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

Observer Weekly — October 1, 2026

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

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Ranson Planning Commission

Ranson Changes Boundaries And Updates Zoning Map

2026-05-21 Tagged With: Ranson, Ranson City Council, Ranson Planning Commission, Ranson Zoning, zoning

Ranson City Council May 19 2026

The Ranson City Council voted to annex parts of the Briar Run subdivision and update it zoning map on May 19 2026. Read the Full Story >>

November 30 Deadline for Public Comment On Ranson Planning Map

2023-11-30 Tagged With: comprehensive plan, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Kearneysville, Ranson, Ranson Planning Commission

Ranson land use map draft - production zone

The City of Ranson’s project to update its Comprehensive Plan is getting closer to the finish line, with the City’s planning commission and council expected to review a final draft for approval in early 2024. November 30 is the last day for the public to make comments on the current draft (public comment is open Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson Orchards Requests Industrial Zoning Near Rockwool

2023-05-25 Tagged With: In Print June 2023, Jefferson Orchards, Kearneysville, Ranson Planning Commission, rockwool, zoning

A zoning change request in Ranson has prompted significant questions and concerns.  Read the Full Story >>

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