Observer Weekly

Observer Weekly October 30, 2025 Jefferson County, WV news & events 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. Local Charity Groups See Spike In Food Pantry Needs Shepherdstown Shares food pantry provides fresh food and non-perishable items. The unsettled economy and government dysfunction in Washington...

Observer Weekly October 23, 2025 Jefferson County, WV news & events 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 Looks At Eastern Panhandle Growth Initiatives Governor Patrick Morrisey met with leaders from Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties on Friday, October 17, at the Berkeley County...

Observer Weekly October 16, 2025 Jefferson County, WV news & events 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 Ambulance Fees Lagging Behind EMS Expenses The ambulance housed in Shepherdstown is routinely assigned to standby at the Route 9 bike trail parking lot in Kearneysville to provide mid-county...

Observer Weekly October 9, 2025 Jefferson County, WV news & events 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 Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To Federal Role Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Harvey has resigned, effective October 8, 2025, to become United States Attorney for the Northern...

Observer Weekly October 2, 2025 Jefferson County, WV news & events 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. Closures, Restrictions & Uncertainty At Harpers Ferry Park The shutdown of the federal government that began on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 is affecting operations at the Harpers Ferry National...

Observer Weekly September 25, 2025 Jefferson County, WV news & events 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. Quick Update: Wild Hill Project Denied Extension of Permit The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) met today and denied a last-minute request to approve a 24 month extension of the...

Observer Weekly September 18, 2025 Jefferson County, WV news & events 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. Sports Complex Study Raises Questions in Jefferson County Sports tourism dominated the conversation at the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) board meeting on September 16. Earlier...

Observer Weekly September 11, 2025 Jefferson County, WV news & events 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. Breaking: Shepherd University President Announces Retirement Plan Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix has announced her plan to step down as President of Shepherd University at the end of the 2025-2026...

Observer Weekly September 4, 2025 Jefferson County, WV news & events 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. Charles Town Council Pushes Back on Roundabout Proposal Entering the three-way intersection driving westbound on West Washington Street (image courtesy City of Charles Town) The Charles Town City...