jefferson county: Hope for Jefferson County Distressed Homeowners
- 04/06/09 09:14 AM
The Treasury Department began implimenting programs last month that they are hoping will bring help and hope to Jefferson County distressed homeowners. The Making Home Affordable program is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This program offers two options for homeowners. The loan modification program is primarily aimed at helping distressed homeowners who are falling behind on their payments. The refinancing program is primarily aimed at homeowners who foresee problems making their mortgage payments in the future. The refinance program will allow homeowners to refinance their home at today's low interest rates. The refinance program only applies to homes which are (0 comments)
jefferson county: Scouts Fill Jefferson County Food Pantries
- 02/02/09 06:03 AM
Through the combined efforts of local Jefferson County Cub and Boy Scouts, more than 15,000 lbs of food were offered to the food pantry run by the Jefferson County Community Ministries in 2008. One weekend a year, scouts go out in their neighborhoods and ask for donations to this great cause. Some scout troops, like Pack 95 with the Mannahoac District of the Shenandoah Area Council, donated 165 pounds of food bought from money they raised through a popcorn sale earlier in the year, even though they only have 13 scouts in their pack. This is just one of the ways (0 comments)
jefferson county: Jefferson County Supports United Way
- 01/20/09 04:23 AM
Last week it was announced that, through the incredible outpouring of support from the local Jefferson County community, the United Way of Jefferson County has reached its annual fundraising goal of $440,000. This means that 21 Jefferson County chartitable organizations will be receiving the assistance they need from United Way to help fund programs for food, clothing and youth programs in the area. This amazing feat was accomplished through the help of donations, volunteers and fundraising efforts of members of the United Way's Board of Directors. Even though the Ohio Valley has been hit with tough economic times like the rest of the country and (0 comments)
jefferson county: Where Do I Go to Vote in Jefferson County?
- 11/04/08 05:12 AM
Are you ready to vote but don't know where to go? Here are the polling places for Jefferson County broken down by precinct number: Precinct 2 - Wright Denny Elementary School, 209 W Congress St, Charles Town Precinct 3 - Charles Town Baptist Church, East Congress St, Charles Town Precinct 4A & 4B - Charles Town Middle School, 193 High St, Charles Town Precinct 6 - Senior Center, 103 W 5th Ave, Ranson Precinct 7 - Ranson Elementary School, 600 N Preston St, Ranson Precinct 12 - Jefferson High School, Flowing Springs Rd, Shen Jct Precinct 13A & 13B - CW Shipley Elementary School, Rt (1 comments)
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