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New Courthouse in Charles Town Approved by County Commission

County Commission To Buy Second APUS Building For New Courthouse The Independent Observer | Friday, March 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Independent Observer reports that the County Commission has authorized the purchase of 330 North George Street in Charles Town, which will serve as the new courthouse, consolidating the functions

Charles Town's New Courthouse to Consolidate Court Services

County Commission To Buy Second APUS Building For New Courthouse The Independent Observer | Friday, March 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Independent Observer reports that the County Commission has approved the purchase of a new courthouse building at 330 North George Street in Charles Town. This move consolidates the circuit,

Charles Town Council Creates Outdoor Drinking District to Boost Business

Charles Town Council Approves Outdoor Drinking District In Downtown The Independent Observer | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 By Steve Pearson The Independent Observer reports that Charles Town's City Council approved a Private Outdoor Designated Area (PODA) ordinance, allowing patrons to consume alcohol outdoors in designated zones around the downtown

Charles Town's New Downtown Park to Revitalize Depot District

Charles Town Purchases Land For Downtown Park The Independent Observer | Monday, March 3, 2025 By Steve Pearson In a recent move to enhance downtown Charles Town, the city acquired 2.9 acres of vacant land from American Public University Systems for $500,000. This land, situated in the emerging Depot

Harpers Ferry Residents Rally Against Federal Job Cuts

Harpers Ferry Protest Event Part Of Nationwide Action On March 1 The Independent Observer | Sunday, March 2, 2025 By Steve Pearson On March 1, over 200 residents rallied in Harpers Ferry to protest mass firings of federal employees, particularly from the National Park Service. Organized by Kierstyn Williams and the

Planning Commission Finalizes 2045 Growth Plan for Charles Town Area

Jefferson County Adopts New Comprehensive Plan The Independent Observer | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Steve Pearson The Independent Observer reports that the Planning Commission in Jefferson County has adopted the new '2045 Comprehensive Plan,' replacing the prior 'Envision Jefferson 2035.' This decision followed more than two

Local Leaders Oppose PJM's Proposed High-Voltage Lines

County Commissioners Vote To Oppose New Electric Transmission Lines The Independent Observer | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 By Steve Pearson At a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission responded to concerns raised by local residents, including Keryn Newman and Robin Huyett Thomas, about plans for two high-voltage transmission lines proposed by