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Shepherdstown Rotary Installs 'Almost Heaven' Swing at Park

Shepherdstown Rotary Installs 'Almost Heaven' Swing at Park

Shepherdstown Rotary excepts 'Almost Heaven' swing at James Rumsey park to start generating tourism in November The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown is set to enhance local tourism by installing an 'Almost Heaven' swing along with

Emergency Services Director's Appeal Denied Amid Budget Concerns

Emergency Services Director's Appeal Denied Amid Budget Concerns

Emergency services director denied discipline appeal; County administrator says Sine is not managing budget The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent Jefferson County Commission meeting, Mike Sine, director of the local Emergency Services Agency, faced a denied appeal for a Level 3 disciplinary

Harpers Ferry House Fire Sparks Criminal Inquiry and Community Support

Harpers Ferry House Fire Sparks Criminal Inquiry and Community Support

Devastating mountain house fire brings criminal investigation, questions about firefighting resources and outpouring of community support The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A tragic house fire on Sept. 30 at 21 Blackberry Lane in Harpers Ferry has turned into a criminal investigation, with two fatalities

Fire Station Tour Sparks Dialogue on Emergency Services in Ranson

Fire Station Tour Sparks Dialogue on Emergency Services in Ranson

With County Commission on fire station tour, many firefighters wary in the wake of ambulance takeover The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports on the Jefferson County Commission's recent town hall meetings at volunteer fire stations, aimed at assessing

Charles Town Utility Board Secures Water Rights for New Development

Charles Town Utility Board Secures Water Rights for New Development

American Water fights CTUB territory victory The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia American Water has appealed a PSC decision favoring the Charles Town Utility Board's exclusive rights to provide water services for a major development near Keyes Ferry Road, which includes

Charles Town Utility Board Proposes New Water Fee Structure

Charles Town Utility Board Proposes New Water Fee Structure

CTUB reps: American Water entry leads to lower water hook-up fees The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) is moving towards implementing new capacity improvement fees (CIFs) that will lower water service connection costs

Firefighters Emphasize Communication Issues at Charles Town Meeting

Firefighters Emphasize Communication Issues at Charles Town Meeting

Local union accuses Jefferson County Commission of not fully funding key service The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A recent special commission meeting in Charles Town highlighted concerns from the Jefferson County Professional Firefighters Local 5351 about inadequate resources for the county’s Emergency Services