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County Commission Returns To Work

Shepherd University Trims Services and Adjusts Academic Priorities

Police Officer Austin Simms of Shepherdstown Receives Award

Filing Window For Local Candidates To Run In 2024 Elections Is January 8 — 27

Chamber Musicians Bring Holiday Cheer

Happy Retreat Hosts Jazz Concert

Try Dancing — It’s Good For You

Hot Chocolate Competition Heats Up Downtown Charles Town

A New Twist On An Old Play In Shepherdstown

Witness The Winter Waterfowl

New High-Voltage Transmission Line Proposed To Cross Jefferson County

November 30 Deadline for Public Comment On Ranson Planning Map

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Commissioners Jackson and Krouse arrive for meeting

County Commission Returns To Work

On November 30, all four sitting commissioners were in attendance at a meeting of the Jefferson County Commission for the first time in almost three months. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherd University board of governors meeting November 9 2023

Shepherd University Trims Services and Adjusts Academic Priorities

Shepherd University's Board of Governors voted to accept the academic prioritzation recommendations presented by the Provost. Read the Full Story >>

Officer Austin Simms receives award

Police Officer Austin Simms of Shepherdstown Receives Award

Shepherdstown Police Officer Austin Simms was awarded the life saving award for his quick actions on September 11 2023. Read the Full Story >>

County Commission seats vacant (absent commissioners)

Filing Window For Local Candidates To Run In 2024 Elections Is January 8 — 27

Our state and county governments rely on citizens willing to step up and run for office. Some positions require special qualifications — such as judges, justices, and prosecuting attorneys. Other positions are typically held by individuals with specific training — such as magistrates, sheriffs, and the attorney general. However, most offices require no specific credentials or experience. Read the Full Story >>

Towers supporting high-voltage transmission lines in Kabletown (Jefferson County WV)

New High-Voltage Transmission Line Proposed To Cross Jefferson County

PJM is proposing to construct a new 500 kV transmission line through Jefferson County by 2027. The new line would be built alongside the existing 500 kV line. Read the Full Story >>

Ranson land use map draft - production zone

November 30 Deadline for Public Comment On Ranson Planning Map

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 County Commission - Hunter House building in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission Misses Grant Deadlines

The Jefferson County Commission has not met to conduct business since September 7. The commission has 5 seats, one of which has been vacant since June 2023. In an ongoing struggle over filling the vacant seat, two commissioners — Jennifer Krouse and Tricia Jackson — have been refusing to attend the commission meetings.  Read the Full Story >>

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