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Jefferson County Schools Struggle with Chronic Absenteeism Issues

Jefferson County Schools Struggle with Chronic Absenteeism Issues

School officials discuss citations for falling short of state benchmarks The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson At a Jefferson County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Chuck Bishop highlighted the district's failure to meet certain performance benchmarks in the state’s 2024 County Approval

Washington Street: A Dangerous Thoroughfare for Pedestrians

Washington Street: A Dangerous Thoroughfare for Pedestrians

Hazardous walk The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Washington Street in downtown Charles Town, often perceived as a typical main street, is recognized by traffic engineers and urban planners as one of the region's most hazardous pedestrian

Community Advocates Mobilize Against Electrical Line Expansion in Jefferson County

Sparking concerns The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson In an effort to rally support against proposed major electrical transmission lines in Jefferson County, advocates held an information meeting on October 23, as reported by The Spirit of Jefferson. The meeting was prompted by the increasing

Significant Early Voter Turnout in Jefferson County Ahead of Election

Early voters come out in droves The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson According to The Spirit of Jefferson, early voting in Jefferson County has seen a significant turnout, with 4,976 residents participating by Monday, amounting to nearly 11 percent of the county's

Charles Town Council Greenlights $3M Sewer Upgrades Bond

City council votes 7-1 to approve $3M bond debt The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town City Council approved a $3 million bond debt with a 7-1 vote to fund necessary upgrades to sewer lines and pump

Police Tase Suspect After High-Speed Chase Across Town

Man tased in front of Jefferson High School after high-speed chase The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a dramatic incident reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, a high-speed car chase involving a nitrogen gas tank concluded with police tasing John Stewart, 31, outside Jefferson

Ranson Man Charged with Endangerment for Pointing Gun at Dairy Queen Employee

Police: Man points gun at Ranson Dairy Queen employee The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that 19-year-old Kayden Marcel Sharpe of Ranson has been arraigned on felony firearm charges after allegedly pointing a gun at a Dairy Queen employee in