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Charles Town Commission Removes Controversial Land Use Objective

Charles Town Commission Removes Controversial Land Use Objective

County Commission revise the 2045 Comprehensive Plan during a special meeting The Journal | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 By Ainsley Hall During a special meeting in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission made significant revisions to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Following extensive public feedback, planner Luke Seigfried presented a matrix summarizing

Ranson Elementary School's New Building Welcomes Students

Ranson Elementary School's New Building Welcomes Students

Ranson Elementary School celebrates its grand opening The Journal | Monday, January 13, 2025 By Ainsley Hall Ranson Elementary School celebrated the grand opening of its new building after extensive renovations that began in 2020. The school welcomed students back with enthusiasm, marking a new chapter in education for the community.

CTUB Discusses Sidewinder Agreement Amid Public Concerns

CTUB Discusses Sidewinder Agreement Amid Public Concerns

CTUB continues discussion concerning the agreement with Sidewinder Enterprises The Journal | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Ainsley Hall During a recent meeting, the Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) discussed its agreement with Sidewinder Enterprises for water service, prompting public discontent over the project's transparency. CTUB Chairman John Nissel

New After-School Programs Launched at North Jefferson Elementary

New After-School Programs Launched at North Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation starts after-school programs at North Jefferson Elementary The Journal | Tuesday, January 7, 2025 By Ainsley Hall In Kearneysville, Jefferson County Parks and Recreation has launched new after-school programs at North Jefferson Elementary School, allowing students to engage in sports and outdoor activities right after class.

Middleway Community Voices Concerns Over Water Bottling Project

Middleway Community Voices Concerns Over Water Bottling Project

Jefferson County Foundation hosts forum to discuss Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility The Journal | Monday, January 6, 2025 By Ainsley Hall Last Friday, the Jefferson County Foundation held a forum at Grace Episcopal Church in Middleway to discuss the Mountain Pure water bottling facility project. Led by President Christine Wimer,

Commission Elects Leaders and Discusses Obscenity Ordinance in Charles Town

Commission Elects Leaders and Discusses Obscenity Ordinance in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission elects officers and discusses new obscenity ordinance The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Ainsley Hall In a recent meeting held in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission elected Pasha Majdi as president and Mike Mood as vice president. The commission also deliberated on creating a new

Harpers Ferry Celebrates New Year with Confetti Countdown

Harpers Ferry Celebrates New Year with Confetti Countdown

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation bring in the new year at the Confetti Countdown The Journal | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 By Ainsley Hall The Journal reports on the inaugural Confetti Countdown event hosted by Jefferson County Parks and Recreation at the Community Center in Harpers Ferry. Aimed at providing a