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Bonnie Bell: Trailblazer in Ranson's Pageantry History

Bonnie Bell: Trailblazer in Ranson's Pageantry History

First ‘Miss Jefferson County’ reflects on racial discrimination The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a poignant reflection published by The Spirit of Jefferson, Bonnie Bell recalls being crowned the first 'Miss Jefferson County' at Jefferson High School's 1973 pageant. Despite

Fire at Blake Hill Solar Farm Near Charles Town

Blake Hill solar panel box catches fire The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, February 17, 2025 By Erik Anderson A fire broke out in an electrical box linked to the solar power array at the Blake Hill solar farm near Charles Town on Saturday. Citizens Fire Company responded promptly, with President

Chimney Fire Quickly Contained in Shannondale Home

Chimney catches fire at Shannondale home The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Erik Anderson A chimney fire occurred at a home on Huckleberry Lane in Shannondale on February 7, prompting a rapid response from four fire companies and the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency. Lt. Daniel Turner

Summit Point Man Charged in Wife's Fatal Shooting

Summit Point Man Charged in Wife's Fatal Shooting

Man accused of shooting, killing wife in their Summit Point-area home The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a tragic incident in Summit Point, John Alan Lyons, 71, was charged with the shooting death of his wife while she was on a 911 call. The

Charles Town Residents Voice Concerns Over Route 51 Interchange

Rerouting Route 51 The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Erik Anderson During a community meeting at Wright Denny Intermediate School on January 29, concerns arose among Charles Town officials and residents regarding a new interchange planned between Route 51 and West Washington Street. Councilman Jeff Hynes expressed

Shepherdstown Recorder Resigns Amid Mayor's Administration Change

Recorder resigns, citing exclusion from new mayor’s town hall changes The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent development concerning local governance, Chris Stroech, the recorder of Shepherdstown, resigned after just six months, citing a lack of cooperation and communication from the newly

Middleway's Proposed Water Bottling Plant Raises Environmental Concerns

Farmland Protection Board cites concerns about proposed Middleway water bottling plant The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Erik Anderson The Jefferson County Farmland Protection Board has raised alarms about a proposed water bottling plant in Middleway, citing potential harm to the surrounding rare wetlands, including a recent