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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

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

Closure of Charles Town's Day Report Center Redirects Services

Closure of Charles Town's Day Report Center Redirects 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 Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Jefferson County Commission has announced the closure of its nonprofit day report center by June 30, impacting local residents

Ranson Man Sentenced for Assaults Amid Ongoing Murder Charge

Ranson Man Sentenced for Assaults Amid Ongoing Murder Charge

Man sentenced in assault still faces murder charge The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway David Antonio Calderon, a 47-year-old resident of Ranson, was sentenced to serve 2-10 years for malicious assault related to a stabbing and 1-5 years for unlawful assault against two homeless individuals

Ranson Man Sentenced for Assault Amid Ongoing Murder Charges

Ranson Man Sentenced for Assault Amid Ongoing Murder Charges

Man sentenced in assault still faces murder charge The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent ruling by the Jefferson County Circuit Court, David Antonio Calderon, a 47-year-old resident of Ranson, was sentenced to a total of 3-15 years in prison for separate assault

Cara Keys Explains Opposition to Mountain Pure Facility Near Middleway

Cara Keys Explains Opposition to Mountain Pure Facility Near Middleway

Jefferson County Commissioner Keys explains her denial of Mountain Pure project The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Cara Keys, the sole elected member of the planning commission, elaborated on her reasons for opposing the Mountain Pure beverage facility proposed at the old 3M site near

Middleway's Proposed Mountain Pure Facility Denied by Keys

Middleway's Proposed Mountain Pure Facility Denied by Keys

Jefferson County Commissioner Keys explains her denial of Mountain Pure project The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Cara Keys, the sole elected member of the county planning commission, has publicly shared her reasoning for opposing the Mountain Pure beverage project at the former 3M site