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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

Middleway Residents Celebrate Planning Commission's Rejection of Mountain Pure Facility

Middleway Residents Celebrate Planning Commission's Rejection of Mountain Pure Facility

Mountain Pure rejected; Planning Commission finds Middleway water bottling plan in conflict with zoning code The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a decisive meeting held at Washington High School, the Jefferson County Planning Commission unanimously rejected Sidewinder Enterprises LLC's proposal to establish

Ranson's Ken Suits Announces Mayoral Candidacy

Ranson's Ken Suits Announces Mayoral Candidacy

Councilman Ken Suits joins Ranson mayoral race The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Erik Anderson Ken Suits, a longtime resident of Ranson and city council member, has announced his candidacy for mayor of the town. Initially working as a slot machine minder and card dealer at Hollywood

County Commission Faces Over $100K in Legal Costs from Former Officials

County Commission Faces Over $100K in Legal Costs from Former Officials

Commission pays more Jackson, Krouse fees; bill adds up to more than $100K in county costs The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Jefferson County Commission is grappling with significant expenses related to the legal troubles of former commissioners