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Two Commissioners Refuse To Meet

Local Woman Plays For USA Team In Amputee Soccer Tournament

Shepherdstown Day Care Center Celebrates 50 Years

Imaginary Horribles – An Artist’s Perspective

Local Residents Will Perform “The Anvil” At Courthouse In October

Friends Of Music Presents Poulenc Trio In October

Halloween Fun In Jefferson County

Events & Activities – October 2023

Comment On Air Permit Modification For Rockwool Factory In Ranson Due Oct 23

Jefferson County Planning Commission Takes Comments On Future Land Use

The Emotional Benefits Of Fishing

Stall Tactics On Jefferson County Commission

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Jefferson County

New Housing Construction Up Again in Jefferson County

February, 2023 Tagged With: Housing Growth, housing trends, In Print Feb 2023, land use, zoning

new housing lots

New Home Construction in Jefferson County continued at a rapid pace for the second year in a row in 2022 and shows no signs of slowing down in 2023.  Read the Full Story >>

Historic Designation For Fairview Cemetery

February, 2023 Tagged With: Cemetery, Charles Town, Fairview Cemetery, Gibsontown, In Print Feb 2023

Fairview cemetery

Fairview Cemetery of Gibsontown, established 150 years ago, is the largest black cemetery in Jefferson County and was recently designated a county historic landmark. Read the Full Story >>

Public Hearing On Local Water System  — Feb 6

February, 2023 Tagged With: Charles Town Utility Board, drinking water, In Print Feb 2023, Jefferson Utilities, Public Service Commission

water tower

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

January, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Feb 2023, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Planning Commission, land use, population growth

snippet of future land use map

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

January, 2023 Tagged With: ambulance, EMS, In Print Feb 2023, Jefferson County Board of Education, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Schools

Jefferson County Commissioners for 2023

Jefferson County Commission starts 2023 with several disagreements and big change ahead.  Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Selects Comcast For GigReady Program

January, 2023 Tagged With: high speed internet, In Print Feb 2023, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Development Authority

internet cable on trailer

The Jefferson County Commission selected Comcast to expand high speed internet throughout Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>

Changes & Choices In 2023

January, 2023 Tagged With: editor's note, housing trends, In Print Feb 2023, Jefferson County Commission

looking east from Aspen Green (Jan 2023) - construction

Many changes and choices ahead for Jefferson County in 2023.  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 >>

Confusion on Plans for Water & Sewer at New Shepherdstown Elementary School

December, 2022 Tagged With: Bondy Shay Gibson, In Print Dec 2022, Jefferson County Schools, Shepherdstown Elementary School, Shepherdstown Water & Sewer

future site of 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 >>

Holiday Lights 2022

December, 2022 Tagged With: Charles Town, Christmas, Christmas Lights, Harpers Ferry Olde Tyme Christmas, Ranson

christmas lights on house in Harpers Ferry 2020

Enjoy some seasonal light shows in and nearby Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>

Lawrence Crouse Workshop Celebrates 50 Years

October, 2022 Tagged With: In Print Nov 22, Lawrence Crouse Workshop, manufacturing, stick-back chair

The Lawrence Crouse Workshop hand-builds wooden furniture using traditional techniques. Read the Full Story >>

The 2022 Election In Jefferson County

October, 2022 Tagged With: Elections 2022, In Print Nov 22, Jefferson County Commission, WV House of Delegates, WV Senate

Election Guide.

— 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 >>

How Amendment #2 Could Affect Jefferson County’s Budget

October, 2022 Tagged With: Constitutional Amendment, Elections 2022, In Print Nov 22, West Virginia House of Delegates, West Virginia Legislature, WV Constitution, WV Senate

A look at what might be cut if the Legislature removes local budget control without offsetting revenue. Read the Full Story >>

2022 Election – West Virginia Delegate Districts in Jefferson County

October, 2022 Tagged With: In Print Nov 22, In Print Oct 2022, In Print Sep 2022, November 2022 elections, WV House of Delegates

WV House of Delegates in Jefferson County

There are four House of Delegate districts in Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>

2022 Election – West Virginia Delegate District 100

October, 2022 Tagged With: Bill Ridenour, In Print Nov 22, November 2022 elections, Susan Benzinger, WV House of Delegates

election guide - WV House of Delegates District 100

Democratic candidate Susan Benzinger and Republican candidate Bill Ridenour are running for West Virginia's House of Delegates in District 100. Read the Full Story >>

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