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Washington High School Students Embrace Farming Careers in Charles Town

Jefferson County's Washington High School students plan for farming careers DC News Now | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Steven Cohen Students at Washington High School in Charles Town are gaining hands-on farming experience through programs like 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA). As they navigate their agricultural

Harpers Ferry Man Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution

Harpers Ferry man sentenced to almost six yea after cocaine found in mail DC News Now | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Makea Luzader A Harpers Ferry resident, Jamie Green, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine after over two pounds were found in a package

Local Commissioners Approve Legal Fee Reimbursement for Krouse and Jackson

Local Commissioners Approve Legal Fee Reimbursement for Krouse and Jackson

Commission pays $43K in legal costs for Krouse and Jackson, sends them a bill The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent meeting reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, the local commissioners unanimously decided to reimburse $43,000 in legal fees related to the

Harpers Ferry Schools Launch Program to Combat Drug Addiction Trauma

Harpers Ferry Schools Launch Program to Combat Drug Addiction Trauma

County schools receive funds to develop a drug-addiction trauma prevention program The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson Spirit The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the local school system has received a $50,000 grant for its Prevention Education Project, aimed at high school students affected

Ranson Man Charged with Strangling Girlfriend

Ranson Man Charged with Strangling Girlfriend

Ranson man accused of strangling girlfriend The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Staff In Ranson, a 36-year-old man, George Daniel Saum, faces a felony strangulation charge after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend at their home. Saum pleaded not guilty in court and was released on a $30,000

Local Leaders Oppose New High-Voltage Power Lines

Local Leaders Oppose New High-Voltage Power Lines

Commission votes to take stance against new power lines The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Erik Anderson In response to concerns raised by a local citizens’ group, the Jefferson County Commission has officially opposed the expansion of high-voltage power transmission lines planned by PJM Interconnection through the

Washington High School FFA Hosts Petting Zoo Event

Washington High School FFA Hosts Petting Zoo Event

Washington High School’s FFA hosts petting zoo, Drive Your Tractor to School Day The Journal | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 By Ainsley Hall Washington High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) hosted a successful petting zoo and Drive Your Tractor to School Day in Charles Town, allowing students to