Water extraction is not defined as a use in the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance. Read the Full Story >>
In Print 2025 Feb-Mar
WVDOH Planning Roundabout For Middleway Intersection
The West Virginia Division of Highways is planning to construct a roundabout at the Leetown Road - Middleway Pike intersection. Read the Full Story >>
Preservation Alliance Of WV Designates Middleway Historic District As Endangered
The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia (PAWV) has added the Middleway Historic District to its West Virginia Endangered Properties List. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Discusses 2025 Plans
The Jefferson County Commission has approved several priorities on which it will focus during 2025. Read the Full Story >>
County Begins Work On 2025-2026 Budget
The Jefferson County Commission will spend the next several months to prepare the FY2026 county budget. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission Has Multiple Roles
The Jefferson County zoning ordinance tasks the Historic Landmarks Commission with preserving historic structures in the county. Read the Full Story >>
Town Run Theater Company Launches In Shepherdstown
The Town Run Theater Company is a new community theater ensemble that will make its home at the Shepherdstown Opera House. Read the Full Story >>
Roving Peregrine Theater Company Kicks Off 2025 Season
“The Sweet Science of Bruising” will kick off Roving Peregrine’s 2025 season, with shows on March 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16. Read the Full Story >>
Uncovering The Mystery Of The Writing Business
The 2025 Manuscript to Marketplace Writers Conference at Shepherd University will take place in The Marinoff Theater on March 21 & 22. Read the Full Story >>
Changes Planned For WV51 Intersection At Charles Town West End
WVDOH is studying options to improvement the three-way intersection of West Washington Street, MLK Jr. Boulevard and Summit Point Road. Read the Full Story >>
Review For Birdhill Subdivison On Feb 25
The Jefferson County Planning Comnmission will review the Birdhill subdivision preliminary plat on February 25. Read the Full Story >>
Winter Duck Captivates Hunters And Artists
Sometimes called black mallards, black ducks spend the winter here, following the rivers and tributaries inland from the Chesapeake Bay. Read the Full Story >>
Making Changes In 2025
The Observer marks 5 years under the current ownership and looks forward to changes in 2025. Read the Full Story >>