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Safety Grants Boost Funding for Schools in Charles Town Area

Safety Grants Boost Funding for Schools in Charles Town Area

West Virginia Department of Education announces school safety projects funding WV News | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Matt Harvey The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has allocated grants to enhance school safety across the state, with notable funding aimed at local educational entities. Among the recipients, schools in the

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

Community Voices Rally against Mountain Pure Water Project

Jefferson County Planning Commission rejects the Mountain Pure project West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Autumn Shelton At a recent meeting held at Washington High School, over 500 community members attended as the Jefferson County Planning Commission voted against the Mountain Pure Water bottling facility proposed by

Planning Commission Rejects Middleway Water Bottling Plan

The people heard The Journal | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Toni Milbourne In a significant decision reported by The Journal, the Jefferson County Planning Commission denied Mountain Pure's controversial water bottling proposal amidst strong community opposition. Residents from nearby towns such as Charles Town and Ranson expressed concerns

Mobile Lung Cancer Screenings and Community Events in Ranson and Martinsburg

Around the Region - March 13, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that LUCAS, a mobile lung cancer screening unit, will offer low-dose computed tomography scans in Ranson on April 1 and Martinsburg on April 2. Operated by WVU Medicine and the WVU Cancer

Commission Rejects Mountain Pure Bottling Facility Near Middleway

Commission Rejects Mountain Pure Bottling Facility Near Middleway

Jefferson County Planning Commission rejects the Mountain Pure project The Journal | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Ainsley Hall In a recent meeting at Washington High School, the Jefferson County Planning Commission voted unanimously to reject the Mountain Pure Water bottling facility proposed by Sidewinder Enterprises. The plan, aimed for the

Shannondale Couple Revives Community Spirit Through Firefighting

Shannondale Couple Revives Community Spirit Through Firefighting

Local couple finds new fire for life as empty nesters, through community service The Journal | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston After their children left home, William and Kristy Grove of Shannondale rejuvenated their lives by volunteering with the Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Company. Following a significant change