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Observer Weekly Local news and events. In your inbox. July 24, 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. Quick updates on stories we’re following: The comment period for the WV DEP Consent Order against the Blake solar project has been extended to August 16. The Jefferson County Planning Commission...

Observer Weekly Local news and events. In your inbox. July 17, 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. Blake Solar Project: State DEP Calls for Public Comments After you cross the Shenandoah River on Route 115, you can’t miss the Blake industrial solar project that sprawls over 500 acres of former...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...