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Firefighters Union Calls for Better Communication with Commission

Firefighters Union Calls for Better Communication with Commission

Local union accuses Jefferson County Commission of not fully funding key service The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a special meeting on September 22, members of the Jefferson County Professional Firefighters Local 5351 raised concerns about the Emergency Services Agency's resource allocation

Ranson's Inferno Brewery: Overcoming Obstacles to Open

Ranson's Inferno Brewery: Overcoming Obstacles to Open

Colandrea talks journey to open Inferno Brewery, issues faced with permitting The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, September 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In preparation for the grand opening of Inferno Brewery in Ranson on October 1, Andy Colandrea reflects on his arduous six-year journey to establish the eatery, which will

Ranson's Inferno Brewery: A Journey of Perseverance and Passion

Ranson's Inferno Brewery: A Journey of Perseverance and Passion

Colandrea talks journey to open Inferno Brewery, issues faced with permitting The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, September 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Andy Colandrea's journey to open Inferno Brewery in Ranson reflects the challenges many local restaurateurs face, from long hours to the arduous quest for permits. As

Charles Town Utility Board Secures Water Service Territory

Charles Town Utility Board Secures Water Service Territory

CTUB wins territory dispute with American Water; PSC judge: contested development ‘exclusive’ to CTUB The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, September 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) has emerged victorious in a territorial dispute with West Virginia American Water regarding water service for a large mixed-use

New Day Report Center Aims to Help Charles Town Residents

New Day Report Center Aims to Help Charles Town Residents

County working to stand up new day report center The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that local officials are establishing a new day report center aimed at providing an alternative to incarceration for individuals arrested for non-violent offenses related to

Local Governments Face Surge in Scam Emails in Ranson and Beyond

Local Governments Face Surge in Scam Emails in Ranson and Beyond

City governments hit with scam emails, Ranson business scammed out of $6K The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, September 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Recent reports from The Spirit of Jefferson reveal that municipalities in Charles Town, Shepherdstown, and Ranson are facing an increase in scam emails targeting local governments and

Randox Laboratories Advances Production in Kearneysville

Randox Laboratories Advances Production in Kearneysville

Randox to expand its local facility The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, September 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Randox Laboratories, an international medical diagnostics firm with a facility in Kearneysville, is set to upgrade its local site from a sales center to a full-scale production laboratory. This expansion will enhance its