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Making Connections To Overcome Roadblocks

August, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Sep 2023, Jefferson County Emergency Management, Jefferson County Schools, Route 340

Jefferson County staff at the 2023 county fair

A lot of what makes local government work is listening to what’s on people's minds and connecting to the right resources to solve problems. Read the Full Story >>

Expanded Services at New Shepherdstown Library

July, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2023, Shepherdtown Public Library

pillow at Shepherdstown Public Library

With the successful launch of the new building, the Shepherdstown Public Library has also initiated a leadership transition. Director Hali Taylor, who has worked at the library for 33 years, and development director Lee Ann Warner have both announced their retirements. Read the Full Story >>

Planning Commission To Collect Input From Residents At County Fair

July, 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 >>

John Nissel Resigns As Jefferson County Administrator

January, 2023 Tagged With: ambulance, EMS, In Print Feb 2023, JCESA, Jefferson County Commission

County Administrator John Nissel (left) and Commissioner Tricia Jackson (center) and Commissioner Clare Ath (right)

Jefferson County Administrator John Nissel announced his resignation effective January 27, 2023. Read the Full Story >>

Learn About Owls – OCT 15

September, 2021 Tagged With: Cool Spring Nature Preserve, hiking, owls, Potomac Valley Audubon Society

This evening bird watching hike will be led by Amy Moore, Lead Teacher and Naturalist at the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Learn how owls have adapted to their unique lifestyle, study owl specimens up close, and learn how to identify owls by their calls. Read the Full Story >>

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