CHARLES TOWN – State officials, including Gov. Jim Justice, now recognize that Jefferson County and other counties haven’t received as many coronavirus vaccination doses as they should have—and that they’re working to correct the disparity.
CHARLES TOWN – As recently released vaccine distribution numbers have demonstrated, getting Jefferson County its fair share of coronavirus vaccine has proven to be a challenge for state officials.
CHARLES TOWN – During the past eight weeks as West Virginia distributed 439,960 coronavirus vaccines across the state, just 5,331 doses went into the arms of Jefferson County residents.
CHARLES TOWN —He once had to go to the food pantry at Jefferson County Community Ministries for help years ago. Now Robert Walsh is paying back that help and has continued to do so for 12 years by coordinating the efforts of the very food pantry that did so much for him.
For the second year in a row, despite the pandemic, Jefferson County Restaurant Week will be happening from March 1 to March 7.
The recent spate of snowstorms and low temperatures may be trying times for residents of the Eastern Panhandle and Maryland, but major power outages were avoided because of continuing efforts by Potomac Edison. The power company serves nearly 400,000 customers.
No creatures on earth can change their environment more drastically than humans and beavers. In the natural world, beaver dams create new wetland habitat for a variety of wildlife. Fishermen, hunters, bird watchers, hikers and outdoor recreationists love to visit beaver dams. But when beaver…
It is said that the history of Jefferson County is closely tied to its rivers. In the fall of 1859, John Brown’s attack on Harpers Ferry’s gun factories was just one example of how the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers helped shape the history of Jefferson County.
CHARLES TOWN – What costs will future residential and commercial growth create for local government services?
The filing period for four municipal elections slated for the spring ended on Saturday. While any filings postmarked by Jan. 30 will have to be honored, it already appears that there could be some interesting mayoral races to look forward to.
Sylvia Rideoutt Bishop was a woman who broke barriers, on local and national levels, and in horse racing circles.
The Ranson Civic Center will soon become a major front in the battle against COVID-19 in the next few weeks as it becomes the site of weekly vaccination clinics.
CHARLES TOWN – Jefferson County classrooms didn’t open for classroom instruction on Tuesday as state officials had ordered.
Investigators with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office are seeking the public’s help in locating potential witnesses who were in the area of last month’s arson in Baker Heights that resulted in the death of a West Virginia Air National Guard firefighter.
The Eastern Panhandle looks to receive an economic boost, thanks to a nationally-known automobile parts company’s decision to locate one of its plants in Jefferson County.
CHARLES TOWN – Hospital workers, emergency first responders, and nursing home residents and staff in the Eastern Panhandle should soon begin to receive coronavirus vaccines delivered this week to the Eastern Panhandle.
The West Virginia Public Service Commission has received an application to build Jefferson County’s first solar farm facility.
As the old Woody Guthrie song goes, “This land is your land, this land is my land.”
There’s no doubt that this has been one of the worst years that the United States Postal Service has seen in decades.
The oft-delayed winter sports season-openers for Jefferson County’s two high schools is set to go, beginning Thursday, March 4, with boys and girls basketball.
Remnants of past snowstorms still provide a scenic backdrop for racing at Charles Town each night, although owners, trainers and jockeys would likely trade the scenery for much warmer conditions due to arrive sometime this spring after losing two nights of racing last week to the latest bout…
It’s been a long wait since Shepherd suspended its athletic programs last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Every sport shut down.
This time, it looks like it’s going to happen.
Susan T. Myers, 66, of Clear Brook, VA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 13, 2021, at her home. She is now celebrating in her new home with Jesus.
Mary Catherine (Bussard) Jackson, 92, of Charles Town, WV passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Willow Tree Health Care Center, under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle.
Helen M. Smith, 89, of Charles Town passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 at her residence under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle.
Angela Everhart Butts, 52, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, WV.
Donald Wayne “Donnie” Dawson, 74, of Middleway went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 at the VA Medical Center, Martinsburg.
James Edward Woods, 85, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, WV
Shirley Lee Dillow, 74, of Millville, WV passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at INOVA Fairfax.
Helen Ann Fisher Matheny, 89, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her residence.
Nicola Matice Ellis, 47, of Ranson, WV passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at her residence.
