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Charles Town Considers Upgrades for West Washington Intersection

Changes Planned For WV51 Intersection At Charles Town West End The Independent Observer | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Steve Pearson The City of Charles Town recently conducted a town hall meeting to discuss potential enhancements to the three-way intersection of West Washington Street, MLK Jr. Boulevard, and Summit Point Road.

Planning Meeting Set for Birdhill Meadows in Kearneysville

Review For Birdhill Subdivison On Feb 25 The Independent Observer | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Steve Pearson The Independent Observer reports that the Jefferson County Planning Commission will meet on February 25 at 7 pm at the Charles Town Library to discuss the preliminary plat for the Birdhill Meadows subdivision

Community Dialogues and Changes Ahead in Kearneysville

Making Changes In 2025 The Independent Observer | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Steve Pearson In a recent article published by The Independent Observer, Steve Pearson discusses the positive developments in local governance, noting how the new County Commission is focusing on key issues such as the Middleway Bottling Plant proposal,

Jefferson County Courthouse Halts Middleway Water Bottling Workshop

Public Hearing For Middleway Water Bottling Project Postponed To February The Independent Observer | Monday, December 16, 2024 By Steve Pearson The Independent Observer reports that a public workshop for the Middleway Water Bottling Project in Jefferson County has been postponed to February 11 after a Circuit Court ruling granted a

Jefferson County Elections 2024: Key Results and Voter Turnout Insights

Jefferson County 2024 Election Results The Independent Observer | Tuesday, November 5, 2024 By Steve Pearson According to The Independent Observer, Jefferson County saw a turnout of approximately 63.7% of its 45,990 registered voters in the 2024 general election, slightly lower than the 2020 turnout. Early voting attracted 10,

Election for Jefferson County Commission: Voters to Select 4 Candidates

Voters Will Pick 4 Candidates For Jefferson County Commission The Independent Observer | Friday, November 1, 2024 By Steve Pearson In an upcoming election for the Jefferson County Commission, voters will choose candidates for 4 out of 5 available seats, as reported by The Independent Observer. Each voter can select one

Mike Mood's Vision for Jefferson County: Transparency and Community Commitment

County Commission – Mike Mood The Independent Observer | Friday, November 1, 2024 By Steve Pearson In an interview with The Independent Observer, Mike Mood, a candidate for County Commissioner, outlines his motivations and qualifications for public service. As a seasoned business owner and Fire Chief, he emphasizes his experience in budgeting,