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Local Activists Rally Against Proposed Power Lines in Charles Town

Activist group pushes back on power line plan as power for Loudoun County data centers estimated at $440 million for West Virginia ratepayers The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway An activist group in Jefferson County is raising concerns about two proposed power transmission line projects,

Charles Town Mayor Mike George Focuses on Future of County Offices

Charles Town Mayor Mike George Focuses on Future of County Offices

George begins mayoral term negotiating the future of county office buildings The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, June 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The newly-elected mayor of Charles Town, Mike George, has returned from a family cruise and is prioritizing collaboration with the Jefferson County Commission to address the future of

Local Activist Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge

Local Activist Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge

Woman who sued commissioner arrested on unrelated domestic charge The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, June 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Christy Stadig, a local political activist known for her lawsuit against a commissioner that incurred over $11,000 in legal fees for the county, was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic

Ranson Police Pension Plan Fails; Department Reduction Ahead

Ranson Police Pension Plan Fails; Department Reduction Ahead

Ranson confirms police pensions are off the table; Department will likely shrink to eight law enforcement officers The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent special city council meeting in Ranson, plans to introduce defined pension benefits for police officers were voted down, with

Ranson's Ken Suits Wins Mayoral Race, Addresses Police Staffing Issues

Ranson's Ken Suits Wins Mayoral Race, Addresses Police Staffing Issues

Suits clinches sweeping victory in Ranson Mayor's race, defeating Tommy Custer The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, June 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Ken Suits achieved a decisive victory in Ranson’s mayoral race, defeating fellow council member Tommy Custer by 224 votes to 70. Suits emphasized the need

Charles Town Mayoral Candidates Reflect on Election Results

Charles Town Mayoral Candidates Reflect on Election Results

Tolbert, Burwell reflect on Charles Town mayoral race The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent interview with The Spirit of Jefferson, Charles Town mayoral candidates Mike Tolbert and Joseph Burwell reflected on their election losses, expressing gratitude to the voters and acknowledging the

Prosecutor’s Office Launches Aftercare Initiative for Local Crime Victims

Prosecutor’s Office Launches Aftercare Initiative for Local Crime Victims

Jefferson County Prosecutor announces new ‘aftercare’ initiative for crime victims The Spirit of Jefferson | Saturday, May 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Prosecutor’s Office has launched a new initiative aimed at providing aftercare for crime victims in local communities like Charles Town and