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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...