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Charles Town Seeks to Redevelop Downtown Buildings Amid Strains

Charles Town Seeks to Redevelop Downtown Buildings Amid Strains

Tension flares between Charles Town and JCC over downtown buildings as city wants agreement on $70K plan The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Tension arose between Charles Town officials and the Jefferson County Commission after the latter failed to discuss a potential partnership for redeveloping

Ranson Police Department Recruitment Faces New Challenges

Ranson Police Department Recruitment Faces New Challenges

Ranson fails to join the police pension program as department recruitment is still in danger The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Ranson City Council opted not to join a state pension program intended for the police department on May 20, which could exacerbate a

Middleway Residents Unite Against Mountain Pure Facility Proposal

Middleway Residents Unite Against Mountain Pure Facility Proposal

Middleway residents file to join Mountain Pure lawsuit The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Residents of Middleway, in collaboration with the Jefferson County Foundation, have filed an intervention to oppose the Mountain Pure beverage packaging facility proposed by Sidewinder Enterprises, LLC. This legal action supports

Charles Town County Government Secures $16M for New Offices

Charles Town County Government Secures $16M for New Offices

County moves toward $16M bond to buy, renovate APUS buildings The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a historic move for local governance, the Jefferson County Commission has approved a $16 million financing package to purchase and renovate two buildings formerly used by the American

Ranson Officers Join Sheriff’s Office as Staffing Reaches Full Capacity

Ranson Officers Join Sheriff’s Office as Staffing Reaches Full Capacity

The Jefferson County Sheriffs Office is at full staff for the first time in years The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, May 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that, thanks to grant funding, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has fully staffed its department for the first

Shepherdstown's Community Markets Faces Staffing Crisis

Shepherdstown's Community Markets Faces Staffing Crisis

Two-thirds of staff cut at Community Markets Inc., a group that feeds the hungry The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant blow to local efforts combating hunger, Community Markets Inc. (CMI), located near Shepherdstown, has lost two-thirds of its workforce due to recent

Charles Town Utility Board Pursues Sidewinder Agreement Updates

Charles Town Utility Board Pursues Sidewinder Agreement Updates

CTUB demands Sidewinder update at every meeting until, changing course again The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Charles Town Utility Board has mandated discussions regarding Sidewinder Enterprises' water service agreement at every meeting until the Mountain Pure beverage packaging facility is operational or