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Tragic House Fire in Middleway Claims Life of Female Resident

Middleway house fire claims life of resident The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, November 14, 2024 By Erik Anderson On November 4, a house fire on Sulphur Springs Road near Middleway resulted in the tragic death of a resident, as reported by The Spirit of Jefferson. Fire units responded shortly before

Community Unites Against Water Bottling Plant Proposal in Middleway

Community Unites Against Water Bottling Plant Proposal in Middleway

Middleway residents organize against proposed water bottling plant The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 13, 2024 By Erik Anderson In an emotionally charged meeting on November 7, 2023, over 60 Middleway residents gathered at the historic White Church to listen to labor and delivery nurse Stacy Chapman, who expressed her

Charles Town Officials Anticipate Economic Boost from County Move

City officials hopeful county government’s projected move will spur revitalization The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 13, 2024 By Erik Anderson In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, Charles Town officials and local business owners express optimism about the potential economic benefits of the county government'

Jefferson County Commission to Purchase Former APUS Building for Relocation of Government Offices

Commission moves to buy APUS building The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 13, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Jefferson County Commission has initiated the purchase of a 91,600-square-foot building from the American Public University System in Charles Town, with plans to relocate most

Thurmont Man Arrested for Alleged Casino Robbery at Sheetz

POLICE BLOTTER: Maryland man accused of robbing casino winnings The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 By Erik Anderson A Thurmont, Maryland man, Ryan Robert Thomas, was arrested for allegedly robbing a casino winner at the Charles Town Sheetz in May. The 35-year-old pleaded not guilty to second-degree robbery

Thurmont Man Faces Charges for Alleged Casino Winnings Robbery

Maryland man accused of robbing casino winnings The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 By Erik Anderson A 35-year-old man from Thurmont, Maryland, identified as Ryan Robert Thomas, was arrested for allegedly robbing another individual at a Sheetz convenience store in Charles Town. Following his not guilty plea to

Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse: Legal Conclusion on Official Duties

Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse: Legal Conclusion on Official Duties

Jackson, Krouse face final civil, criminal resolutions The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, November 5, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a significant legal development reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, former Jefferson County commissioners Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse resolved their separate criminal cases by pleading 'no contest' to