Jefferson County News

A new sheltered workshop is in the works in Jefferson County to help meet the needs of local individuals who have mental and developmental disabilities.

Despite a new law designed to help metro government come to West Virginia's largest county, leaders say the idea is dead.

An organic farmer will talk about the importance of knowing what you eat during the American Conservation Film Festival.

Jefferson County citizens will decide on a controversial zoning proposal Nov. 7 that proponents say would better protect the area's farmland from large-scale housing developments.

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 38 now has the signatures of those seeking an election on Wheeling's two-officer per cruiser ordinance, thanks to a ruling by Ohio County Circuit Judge Arthur Recht.

According to Jefferson County dispatchers, a hunter is found dead in a tree in the county this morning.

Students at the Country Day School recently took a step back in time, as they celebrated the region's unique history with Appalachian Heritage Appreciation Day.

Ohio County Circuit Judge Arthur Recht will hear a motion to quash or modify a subpoena in the case involving the city of Wheeling, petitioner George Jones and the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 38 at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in his courtroom on the fifth floor of the City County Building, 1500 Chapline St., Wheeling.

Township trustees, school board members and council members all are to be elected in Jefferson County on Tuesday, and the ballots will be long.

A "new era of government" is about to begin in Jefferson County, according to county Commissioner Tom Gentile.

A Jefferson County woman died Friday night after the vehicle she was driving slid off Flowing Springs Road and struck a tree, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department Sgt.

A school bus driver has been arrested on drug charges in Jefferson County. Harpers Ferry Police say they found 21 packets of marijuana in Anthony Gaddy's car.

A Jefferson County man was arrested after allegedly breaking and entering 37 cars at an impound lot in Inwood earlier this month after driving a car into a pond.

Residents said vandals are to blame for yellow stickers that were placed this week on "Vote No" signs throughout the county.

Six days in to early voting on Jefferson County's zoning referendum and about 350 people have cast ballots.

A Kearneysville woman was arraigned on charges of kidnapping and malicious assault Thursday after allegedly shooting her husband Wednesday night near Pikeside.

Jefferson County officials are continuing to hash out a financial compensation agreement with former county administrator Leslie Smith.

A Jefferson County, W.Va., woman was charged with kidnapping and malicious assault against her husband following a shooting Wednesday night, troopers said Thursday.

Members of the community are remembering John Kusner as a man of intelligence, conviction and passion.

State Delegate Robert "Bob" Tabb, D-Jefferson, has announced plans to leave the Legislature after accepting a position with the state's Department of Agriculture.