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Shepherd University's New Multi-Purpose Facility Starts Construction

Shepherd University Breaks Ground For Multi-Purpose Facility The Independent Observer | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On May 14, Shepherd University held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new multi-purpose dining facility, enhancing campus life for students and the local community. The initiative, reported by The Independent Observer, marks a

County Commission Advances $16 Million HQ Financing Plan

County Commission Plans To Finance New HQ With $16 Million Bond The Independent Observer | Thursday, May 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Commission has approved a $16 million financing plan to purchase two former APUS buildings, intending to create a new headquarters. This decision marks a significant step

Local AmeriCorps Cuts Affect Community Services in Ranson

AmeriCorps Funding Cuts Hit Jefferson County The Independent Observer | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Recent funding cuts to AmeriCorps programs have resulted in the loss of 300 to 400 community service jobs in the area, affecting local organizations and initiatives in towns like Charles Town and Ranson. This

Impact of Grant Suspension on Charles Town and Harpers Ferry Programs

West Virginia Humanities Council Suspends All Grants The Independent Observer | Thursday, April 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Humanities Council has announced an immediate suspension of all grant programs, a move that may impact various cultural initiatives and organizations in towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. Local

Lennar's 720-Home Development Near Kearneysville Approved

Birdhill Subdivison Stormwater Management Plan Reviewed by WV DEP The Independent Observer | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Plans for a significant housing development, comprising 720 homes on 195 acres, are underway in the Birdhill Meadows subdivision near Kearneysville. The local homebuilder Lennar has recently submitted a stormwater management

Kearneysville's Birdhill Meadows Development Under Review

Birdhill Subdivison Stormwater Management Plan Reviewed by WV DEP The Independent Observer | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Lennar, a national homebuilder, is set to develop a substantial residential project comprising 720 homes on 195 acres within the Birdhill Meadows subdivision off Route 480 in Kearneysville. Recently, the stormwater

Middleway Water Bottling Project Sparks Legal Battle

Sidewinder Files Lawsuit Against Jefferson County Planning Commission The Independent Observer | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Sidewinder LLC has initiated legal action in Circuit Court to advance its plans for a water bottling facility in Middleway. This development could have significant implications for local residents and businesses in