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Charles Town Leaders Push for Courthouse Planning Decisions

Charles Town Leaders Push for Courthouse Planning Decisions

Courthouse, county buildings' fate up in the air as various entities urge county to start planning now The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Charles Town, discussions about the future of the historic courthouse and surrounding county buildings are on hold as local leaders

Sidewinder Enterprises Challenges Planning Commission in Middleway

Sidewinder Enterprises Challenges Planning Commission in Middleway

Sidewinder Enterprises sues Jefferson County Planning Commission The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, April 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Sidewinder Enterprises, the company proposing the Mountain Pure beverage packing facility near Middleway, is suing the local planning commission for rejecting its project concept plan. The lawsuit claims the commission lacks authority

Charles Town Courthouse to Transition to New Judicial Facility

Charles Town Courthouse to Transition to New Judicial Facility

Historic Jefferson County Courthouse to be retired, judicial services to move to former APUS building The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the historic courthouse in Charles Town will cease judicial operations within a few years, following the purchase of

Charles Town Commission Forms In-House Grant Writing Position

Feud with state org leads JCC to create new grant-writing position The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following a dispute with Region 9, the Jefferson County Commission voted to establish its own grant-writing position, reducing funding to the regional organization from $54,000 to $25,

Tommy Custer Seeks to Enhance Ranson’s Leadership as Mayor

Tommy Custer Seeks to Enhance Ranson’s Leadership as Mayor

Councilman Custer runs for Ranson mayor, wants to boost city’s ‘credibility’ The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Ranson mayoral candidate Tommy Custer, a lifelong resident of the city since 1952, aims to strengthen Ranson's credibility in local government. Born in Ranson and

Tommy Custer Seeks Ranson Mayoral Office to Enhance Credibility

Tommy Custer Seeks Ranson Mayoral Office to Enhance Credibility

Councilman Custer runs for Ranson mayor, wants to boost city’s ‘credibility’ The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Ranson native Tommy Custer, a long-time resident and current councilman, is running for mayor, aiming to enhance the city's credibility. Born in Ranson and raising

Closure of Day Report Center Affects Local Drug Treatment Services

Closure of Day Report Center Affects Local Drug Treatment Services

Jefferson County Day Report Center closing, cases temporarily to move to Berkeley County The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, March 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Commission has announced the upcoming closure of the local nonprofit Day Report Center, impacting 172 adults and 15 juveniles currently receiving treatment in