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 >>
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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 >>
Jefferson County Selects Comcast For GigReady Program
The Jefferson County Commission selected Comcast to expand high speed internet throughout Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
Changes & Choices In 2023
Many changes and choices ahead for Jefferson County in 2023. 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 >>
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 >>
2022 Election – Jefferson County Commission
Jefferson County voters will chose 2 County Commissioners in the 2022 election. Read the Full Story >>
John Doyle – 2022 Jefferson County Commission Candidate
John Doyle is the 2022 Democratic Party candidate for the Shepherdstown seat on the Jefferson County Commission. Read the Full Story >>
Jennifer Krouse – 2022 Jefferson County Commission Candidate
Jennifer Krouse is the 2022 Democratic Party candidate for the Shepherdstown seat on the Jefferson County Commission. Read the Full Story >>
Clare Anne Ath – 2022 Jefferson County Commission Candidate
Clare Anne Ath is the 2022 Republican Party candidate for Charles Town seat on the Jefferson County Commission. Read the Full Story >>
Dale Manuel – 2022 Jefferson County Commission Candidate
Dale Manuel is the 2022 Democratic Party candidate for Charles Town seat on the Jefferson County Commission. Read the Full Story >>
David Tabb – 2022 Jefferson County Commission Candidate
David Tabb is the 2022 Mountain Party candidate for the Charles Town seat on the Jefferson County Commission. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Purchases Ambulances
The Jefferson County Commission takes additional steps to reorganize the county's EMS services. The Commission approved plans to purchase 10 ambulances from volunteer companies, but questions on locations, organization, and budget still need answers. Read the Full Story >>
Face to Face for Democracy
The norm we’ve come to expect, enshrined in laws, is for meetings of local government commissions, councils and committees to be open to the public with opportunities for comment. It can be tiring for the folks sitting at the official table to listen, and sometimes it gets a little heated, but as has been said about other activities, if it’s too quiet, you’re not doing it right. Read the Full Story >>
