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Dissolution of JCDA Board Sparks Controversy in Charles Town

Dissolution of JCDA Board Sparks Controversy in Charles Town

JCDA's board dissolved; County Commission to reconfigure it in August The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 8, the Commission voted unanimously to dissolve the Jefferson County Development Authority's (JCDA) board, reducing its size from 15 to 9 members to

Strong Towns Movement Launches in Charles Town for Local Development

Strong Towns Movement Launches in Charles Town for Local Development

A ‘bottom-up’ movement, Strong Towns, comes to Jefferson County hoping to drive community action The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A new grassroots initiative, Strong Towns of Jefferson County, held its inaugural meeting at Jefferson County Memorial Park in Charles Town, emphasizing a community-driven approach

Safety Improvements Proposed for Charles Town's Washington Street

Safety Improvements Proposed for Charles Town's Washington Street

Federal transportation organization recommends $6.7M safety upgrades to Washington Street The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Planning Organization has proposed over $6.7 million in safety upgrades for Washington Street in Charles Town.

Ranson Welcomes Robert Miller as New Police Chief

Ranson Welcomes Robert Miller as New Police Chief

Robert Miller, a former lieutenant colonel with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, named new Ranson police chief The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent city council meeting, Mayor Ken Suits announced Robert Miller as the new police chief for Ranson following

Charles Town Government Center Acquisition Finalized Early

Jefferson County Commission closes on new buildings far ahead of schedule; meetings may move to new facility by the end of the summer The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, June 27, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Commission has finalized its purchase of two significant buildings from the American Public

Larry Pack Tours New Government Buildings in Charles Town

Larry Pack Tours New Government Buildings in Charles Town

State Treasurer Larry Pack visits new county buildings, talks possible funding for upgrades The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, June 27, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack recently visited Charles Town to tour two newly acquired government buildings, which the county purchased for $23.5 million. The facilities,

Commission Explores Well Monitoring Amid Water Bottling Controversy

Commission Explores Well Monitoring Amid Water Bottling Controversy

County looks into monitoring commercial groundwater extraction The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, June 27, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As a legal dispute regarding the proposed water bottling plant unfolds, officials in the area are exploring measures to mandate well monitoring for large groundwater extractors. At a recent Commission meeting, President