The School of Music has announced camps for string orchestra, jazz, jazz flute, woodwind, to be held on the Shepherd University Campus in June Read the Full Story >>
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Collecting Food for Kidz Power Pacs
The Leadership Jefferson class of 2023 has partnered Kidz Power Pacs (KPP) to collect food donations for Kidz Power Pacs at the Weis grocery store in Ranson (217 Oak Lee Drive) on May 13 (Sat), 10 am - 4 pm. Read the Full Story >>
Tourism Growth Continues in West Virginia
There’s a lot of hard work going on in West Virginia. But there’s also a lot of fun and play too. According to the West Virginia Department of Tourism, travel-related spending totaled $4.9 billion in 2021. That works out to just under 7 percent of the state’s “gross domestic product” (GDP). Read the Full Story >>
Fourth Solar Project Comes to Jefferson County
The concept plan for the Flowing Springs Farm project proposes a solar panel installation on 660 acres adjacent to the Aspen Greens and Beallair subdivisions northeast of Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>
County Seeks Public Input on Transportation Concerns
The Jefferson County Commission will host a Transportation Summit on May 23 to discuss priorities for transportation funding in the County. Read the Full Story >>
Suicide Prevention Seeking Event Sponsors
The Brian ONeill Jr Foundation is a locally-based nonprofit organization focused on the fight against suicide. The foundation is seeking sponsors for its annual Stronger With Each Step 5K run to be held on May 21 at the Hedgesville High School Cross Country field. The mission of the foundation is to empower individuals and their families to prevent youth and young adult suicide. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Sets $32 Million Budget
The Jefferson County Commission unanimously approved a budget to submit to the State, following a short public hearing at 9:30 in the morning on Monday, March 27. The lone citizen commenter who attended the hearing questioned the short notice and lack of detail in the draft budget document that was released at 4 pm on the previous Friday. This budget covers the fiscal year (FY24) that starts on July 1, 2023 and runs through June 30, 2024. Read the Full Story >>
Garden Club Tour Showcases Member Talents
The Shenandoah-Potomac Garden Council is presenting its 65th House and Garden Tour at the end of April. Read the Full Story >>
Agriculture at Home Program Promotes Local Products
Drive around Jefferson County and you will see evidence of agricultural production. But, where can you buy locally-grown and made products? Later this month a new program launches to help make it easier to find and buy such products. Read the Full Story >>
CASA Volunteers Step Up for Children
Judge Bridget Cohee of West Virginia’s 23rd Judicial Circuit swore in seven new court-appointed special advocates on March 17. These individuals are joining a team of 70 other volunteer advocates who are trained by CASA-EP Read the Full Story >>
Storytelling In Shepherdstown with Carmen Deedy
Speak Story Series hosts story artist Carmen Deedy in live performances on April 11 and 12 (show starts at 7:30 each night). Tuesday’s program will be Dill and Corky: Tales of a Feral Childhood. Read the Full Story >>
History Museums Open for Spring
The Historic Shepherdstown Museum opens for 2023 with a new exhibit featuring maps of Shepherdstown and Jefferson County, giving visitors a glimpse into the geography of the past Read the Full Story >>
Suicide Prevention Foundation Seeks Event Sponsors
The Brian ONeill Jr Foundation is a locally-based nonprofit organization focused on the fight against suicide. The foundation is seeking sponsors for its annual Stronger With Each Step 5K run to be held on May 21 at the Hedgesville High School Cross Country field. Read the Full Story >>
Earth Day Activities At Sam Michaels Park
Elks Run WaterFaire is organizing an Earth Day 2023 event on Saturday, April 22 at Sam Michaels Park from 10 am to 2 pm. Activities will include bird and nature walks, a rain barrel workshop, a rain garden planting at the park, and food trucks. This will be a family friendly event with activities for kids and adults to explore the wonder of nature in their own backyard. Read the Full Story >>
Rabies Vaccine Clinic & Bark in the Park
The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County will hold a Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on April 1 (Sat), at the Loyal Order of the Moose Pavilion, 77 Universal Forest Product Rd., Ranson, 8 to 10 am Read the Full Story >>