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Lots Of Hot Topics On County Agenda This Summer

Observer Weekly Local news and events. In your inbox. July 10, 2025 Every week, The Observer digs into the details that matter in Jefferson County. Our content is free for everyone to read, but producing well-researched local news isn’t free. If you value local journalism, become a paid subscriber. Commission Reviews Renovation Plans for New Buildings The future Jefferson County Judicial Center The Jefferson County Commission finalized the purchase of two Charles Town properties — 393 North...
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Governor Claims Budget Surplus, Harvey Gets US Attorney Nomination

The Observer Weekly Local news and events. In your inbox. July 3, 2025 Every week, The Observer digs into the details that matter in Jefferson County. Our content is free for everyone to read, but producing well-researched local news isn’t free. If you value local journalism, become a paid subscriber. Governor Morrisey Reports Surplus; Fiscal Pressures Remain West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced this week that the state ended its FY2025 fiscal year on June 30 with a $254.8...
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Harpers Ferry Mayor Greg Vaughn speaks to crowd

County Sends Backlogged Ambulance Bills

The Observer Weekly Local news and events. In your inbox. June 26, 2025 Every week, The Observer digs into the details that matter in Jefferson County. Our content is free for everyone to read, but producing well-researched local news isn’t free. If you value local journalism, become a paid subscriber. Residents Can Expect Two Ambulance Fee Invoices This Year Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency building If you take a close look at the ambulance fee invoice recently mailed to all...
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County Commission & Charles Town Council Prioritize Different Issues

The Observer Weekly Local news and events. In your inbox. June 19, 2025 Every week, The Observer digs into the details that matter in Jefferson County. Our content is free for everyone to read, but producing well-researched local news isn’t free. If you value local journalism, become a paid subscriber. Jefferson County Commission Gets Closer To Its Big Move The Jefferson County Commission has passed a key milestone in its purchase of two new buildings that will serve as the county’s...
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Marching Through History, The County Budget & Zoning Changes

The Observer Weekly Local news and events. In your inbox. June 12, 2025 Every week, The Observer digs into the details that matter in Jefferson County. Our content is free for everyone to read, but producing well-researched local news isn’t free. If you value local journalism, become a paid subscriber. Festivities At Morgan’s Grove Park Mark 250 Years Of History Trouble was brewing in June 1775 when the Continental Congress took two key steps to prepare for the battles to come — it put out a...
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County Commissioners looking at historic court house

County Commission Reveals Funding Plan For New Buildings

The Observer Weekly Local news and events. In your inbox. June 5, 2025 Every week, The Observer digs into the details that matter in Jefferson County. Our content is free for everyone to read, but producing well-researched local news isn’t free. If you value local journalism, become a paid subscriber. County Commission Explains Funding Plan For New Buildings County Commissioners Pasha Majdi and Cara Keys take in the view of the historic courthouse from the future county administration...
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Commission OKs Budget Expense Hike, Impact Fees On Agenda (Again)

The Observer Weekly Local news and events. In your inbox. May 29, 2025 Every week, The Observer digs into the details that matter in Jefferson County. Our content is free for everyone to read, but producing well-researched local news isn’t free. If you value local journalism, contribute what you can. County Commission Makes Early Revision to FY26 Budget In March, the County Commission appeared excited to announce that it had adopted a “flat budget” for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025...
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Banners for Veterans, Rehab for Buildings

The Observer Weekly Local news and events. In your inbox. May 22, 2025 Every week, The Observer team digs into the details that matter in Jefferson County. Our content is free for everyone to read, but producing well-researched local news isn’t free. If you value local journalism, contribute what you can. Shepherdstown Banner Program Honors Veterans Just in time for Memorial Day, Shepherdstown has launched a new program honoring local veterans with commemorative banners displayed around town....
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Junior ROTC members recognized by Board of Ed

Big Projects In Jefferson County

The Observer Weekly Local news and events. In your inbox. May 15, 2025 Welcome to The Observer Weekly email newsletter Received this from someone else? It’s free to subscribe at ObserverWV.com. Do you value local journalism? Support our work. Shepherd University Breaks Ground For Multipurpose Facility The spring rain let up yesterday as Shepherd University held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new dining and multipurpose facility on West Campus, near the intramural fields. The facility will...
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