County News
Commissioners hear report on radio problems
CHARLES TOWN — For several years, emergency responders in and around the Shepherdstown area have expressed concerns over inadequate radio reception that inhibits communications. Last Thursday, several state employees came before the Jefferson County Commission to address the problems and ...
Shepherdstown Middle School, Jefferson High School join area schools for Region IX Concert Festival
INWOOD — Bands from around the Eastern Panhandle participated in the Region IX Concert Festival at Musselman High School last week during Music in Our Schools Month. During the festival, which took place Wednesday and Thursday, school bands throughout the region got to participate and play ...
Rotary Clubs team up with Wild and Wonderful Toastmasters for Four-Way Speech Contest
CHARLES TOWN — The Charles Town and Shepherdstown Rotary clubs are teaming up with Wild and Wonderful Toastmasters to hold a Four-Way Speech Contest for students in the area. Students throughout Jefferson County are invited to participate in the competition for the chance to win prize money, ...
Jefferson County FFA students participate in state competition
JEFFERSON COUNTY — In December, students from Jefferson County traveled to West Virginia University for the West Virginia State FFA Winter Career Developments competition. Students who participated in the competition were from Charles Town Middle School, Harpers Ferry Middle School, ...
Nissel announces resignation at Jefferson County Commission meeting
CHARLES TOWN — During Thursday evening’s Jefferson County Commission meeting, several public comments were made referring to county administrator John Nissel. One included Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency Treasurer Steve Harris, who officially read into the record the agency’s ...
Home fire danger warning issued by Jefferson County Homeland Security and Emergency Management
KEARNEYSVILLE — With the arrival of winter comes the inevitable increase in-home fire risks. And, according to Jefferson County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Public Information Officer Jennifer Walters, that risk is something local residents need to educate themselves ...
Delegates discuss legislative priorities in 2023 session
SHEPHERDSTOWN — According to Delegate Wayne Clark (R — Jefferson, 65) and Delegate Paul Espinosa (R — Jefferson, 66), a major part of their job as the West Virginia House of Delegates’ Assistant Majority Whip and Majority Whip, respectively, is listening to input from their ...
Going with option one: Jefferson County Commission takes over ambulance service
CHARLES T0WN — Last May, the Jefferson County Commission voted unanimously to move forward to create a plan for county ambulance service. The vote came after months of contention between the commission members and members of the volunteer fire and rescue companies, who did not see eye-to-eye ...
Volunteers working to save a piece of Jefferson County history
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Community members throughout Jefferson County have joined together to restore two architectural pieces of local historical significance. According to Harpers Ferry resident Kim Lowry, the preservation of both buildings is essential for maintaining a physical representation of ...