CHARLES TOWN — The Jefferson County Museum will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday, September 18, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day. The annual event allows museums, zoos, and cultural centers from all 50 states to emulate the spirit of the S…
RANSON —Jefferson County has lost a true Renaissance man whose dedication to spreading the word about the history of African Americans here, devotion to his students and community, and humility are unparalleled. James L. “Coach” Taylor, 86, passed away September 7. He was born in Charles Tow…
CHARLES TOWN — Whether out front and accountable in the public eye or volunteering quietly behind the scenes, the role didn’t matter to Pete Dougherty.
SHEPHERDSTOWN—Making changes to the Constitution shouldn’t be feared, but understanding history is critical if the United States is to survive as a nation. These are points Ray Smock, interim director of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, will make during his …
CHARLES TOWN – The evidence gathered so far shows someone was murdered, Jefferson County Magistrate Vicki D’Angelo ruled.
CHARLES TOWN – After a nearly hour-long discussion on Monday, the Jefferson County school board postponed action for a second time on proposed attendance policy changes that would require home visits to students absent and unexcused from class after five consecutive days.
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION — A Jefferson High School health teacher is facing felony charges for allegedly engaging in sex several times with a 17-year-old student. One alleged sexual encounter with the student occurred in a closet at the high school during school hours.
CHARLES TOWN — While they’re encouraged to practice physical distance when they can, Jefferson County government employees won’t have to wear a face covering on the job or get vaccinated against coronavirus to keep their job.
CHARLES TOWN – A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge struck down efforts that began 21 months ago to allow industrial solar farms to operate in Jefferson County.
HARPERS FERRY – Next summer crews could begin installing rockslide safety barriers along the Loudoun Heights cliffs beside U.S. 340, a state highway official reported.
CHARLES TOWN—Pictures showing how COVID-19 changed the lives of county residents are featured in a new online exhibit called, “Jefferson County During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” sponsored by the Jefferson County Museum.
“Love Letters” is not only the next show at the Old Opera House
CHARLES TOWN – The Charles Town City Council did not take action Tuesday to adopt a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the city’s employees.
CHARLES TOWN — Jefferson County’s population “officially” grew by 4,203 people to 57,701 total residents over the past decade. That represents a 7.9 percent population growth rate, the third-highest in the state.
CHARLES TOWN—The motto of the United States Postal Service is, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Now visitors to the Jefferson County Museum online or in person can see how the post office system has …
CHARLES TOWN – Darrell Jones, the hands-on sole proprietor of SVG Commercial Cleaning in Charles Town, has been turning away clients because he doesn’t have enough employees to do the work.
A memorial to the thousands of Americans who were involved with the American Civil War is being created by nationally recognized sculptor Gary Casteel. However, it remains a memorial without a home.
RANSON —A tornado passed through Ranson and parts of Charles Town early Monday night, causing mild to moderate damage.
RANSON – After another election, there’s another discussion with a new Jefferson County Commission on how to financially sustain the county’s seven volunteer fire departments.
HARPERS FERRY — It has taken nearly three years, but the Jefferson County Welcome Center, formerly the Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau, officially opened its doors Saturday.
CHARLES TOWN – As many as 1,200 children in Jefferson County could be considered homeless under a broad federal definition of the term, and coordinating the work of about six dozen government and charity social services efforts can better address the problem.
KEARNEYSVILLE —Back in 2010, the Brown Marmorated stink bug cost farmers more than $37 million with its invasion and destruction of crops, in addition to populating in huge numbers in area homes. However, the future is a bright one thanks to the work of Tracy Leskey of the Appalachian Fruit …
Congressional Democrats are trying to pass the biggest immigration amnesty in decades on a strict party-line vote, using the “budget reconciliation” process to deny Republicans any say in the matter. The proposal could offer citizenship — and work permits — to millions of people who illegally crossed the border or overstayed their visas.
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Jefferson’s volleyball team took a huge hit at the end of last season.
Over the past two weekends, owners, trainers and breeders of various state-bred two-year-olds have watched their respective juvenile runners get much needed experience prior to this weekend’s first two stakes on the calendar for West Virginia-bred freshmen, the Rachel’s Turn for fillies and …
Even though homestanding Musselman was missing some key starters heading into last Friday’s game with Jefferson, there was no change in the Cougars’ game plan — stick to the basics.
Eight matches into a full season, Washington’s boys’ soccer team hasn’t lost its step.
Shepherd, which climbed two spots last week to No. 13 in the latest NCAA Division II college football poll, will most likely jump up a few spots again this week.
Peter Hansen Dougherty, 68, died Sept. 12, 2021, at his home in Sarasota, Florida. Unlike most events in his life, his death was completely unexpected and came as a shock to all who knew and loved him.
Mrs. Mary Lou Langlet passed away on September 9, 2021. She departed this life at her homestead in Charles Town, West Virginia, surrounded by her loving son, Mark Langlet, and her wonderful caretakers, Deanna and David Smith.
James L. Taylor passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Jim or Coach Taylor as he was affectionately known, attended Eagle Avenue Elementary School in Charles Town and graduated from Page-Jackson High School. After graduating high school, Taylor enlisted in the US Navy and served in the Kore…
Irene “Dickle” Hostler Seal, 88, of Ranson passed away Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 at the Complete Care at Dawnview, Ft. Ashby, WV.
James Robert Wilhelm, Jr., 67, of Ranson, WV passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Facility in Kearneysville, WV.
Edward Joseph Stanton, 81, of Ranson, WV, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Born March 9, 1940 in Hepzibah, WV, he was the son of the late Mark Francis Stanton and Dona Hudson Stanton.
Nancye Jane Barksdale Via, 85, of Charles Town, passed away on August 29, 2021 at Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, West Virginia. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late George Via, she was a devoted mother to her four children, and a loving “Oma” to eleven grandchildren and three gre…
Mary Ledonia Trice, 89, of Charles Town, WV departed this life on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Canterbury Center in Shepherdstown, WV.
Tammy Lynn Turner, 50, of Kearneysville, West Virginia passed away at Berkeley Medical Center on September 4, 2021.
Frank George Surdu, 80, of Charles Town, WV passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at his residence.
Nancy Carol Benner, 78, of Kearneysville, WV passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at her residence.
