As of 8 am on March 1, the Jefferson County Commission officially took on responsibility for ambulance services in the county. Read the Full Story >>
Government
West Virginia Legislators Consider Regulations For PFAS Chemicals
Proposed legislation would require the WV Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to identify sources of PFAS in water sources and address sources of PFAS for certain public water systems with action plans. Read the Full Story >>
Public Hearing On Local Water System — Feb 6
The West Virginia Public Services Commission (PSC) will be holding a public hearing on Monday, February 6 at 6:30 pm to take comment on the proposed acquision of Jefferson Utilities by American Water. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Seeks Public Comment For Comprehensive Plan Update
Jefferson County is updating its comprehensive plan that guides land use for future growth and development. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Begins 2023 With Many Disagreements
Jefferson County Commission starts 2023 with several disagreements and big change ahead. Read the Full Story >>
Watching The West Virginia Legislature
The West Virginia state legislature convened on January 11 2023 for a sixty day regular session. Read the Full Story >>
John Nissel Resigns As Jefferson County Administrator
Jefferson County Administrator John Nissel announced his resignation effective January 27, 2023. Read the Full Story >>
Confusion on Plans for Water & Sewer at New Shepherdstown Elementary School
Jefferson County Board of Education has many questions about plans to provide water and sewer utilities to the new Shepherdstown elementary school site. Read the Full Story >>
The 2022 Election In Jefferson County
— Election Day is Tuesday, November 8 — What’s On The Ballot Click on the highlighted text links below to read more about the candidate and amendment choices. At the top of the ballot, Jefferson County voters will select between Alexander Mooney and Barry Wendell for United States Congress. All Jefferson County voters are in Read the Full Story >>
Constitutional Amendments On The 2022 Ballot
Voters will see four proposals to amend the West Virginia Constitution at the very end of the 2022 ballot. Read the Full Story >>
How Amendment #2 Could Affect Jefferson County’s Budget
A look at what might be cut if the Legislature removes local budget control without offsetting revenue. Read the Full Story >>
2022 Election – WV State Senate District 16
West Virginia’s Senate District 16 covers all of Jefferson County and roughly half of Berkeley County. There are two senators representing this district, each elected in alternating even-numbered years. Read the Full Story >>
Jason Barrett – 2022 WV Senate District 16 Candidate
West Virginia’s Senate District 16 covers all of Jefferson County and roughly half of Berkeley County. Jason Barrett is the Republican party candidate running in the 2022 election. Read the Full Story >>
Hannah Geffert – 2022 WV Senate District 16 Candidate
West Virginia’s Senate District 16 covers all of Jefferson County and roughly half of Berkeley County. Hannah Geffert is the incumbent and Democratic party candidate running for election in 2022. Read the Full Story >>
2022 Election – West Virginia Delegate Districts in Jefferson County
There are four House of Delegate districts in Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>