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Open House for Major Transmission Line Upgrades Near Clear Brook

Open House for Major Transmission Line Upgrades Near Clear Brook

Open house for transmission line upgrades to be held at MSV tonight The Winchester Star | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway FirstEnergy is hosting an open house tonight at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss a proposed 500-kilovolt transmission line that

Commission Restructures JCDA Board Amidst Tensions with Charles Town Councilwoman

Commission Restructures JCDA Board Amidst Tensions with Charles Town Councilwoman

Jefferson County Commission and Councilwoman Ricketts spar over JCDA board remake The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the August 7 meeting, the Jefferson County Commission engaged in a heated discussion with Charles Town councilwoman Ricketts regarding the restructuring of the Jefferson County Development Authority

Charles Town's Unique Chance to Revitalize Downtown

Charles Town's Unique Chance to Revitalize Downtown

OP-ED: A once-in-a-generation opportunity for downtown Charles Town The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson highlights a pivotal opportunity for downtown revitalization in Charles Town, as local leaders advocate for the city to purchase Washington Street properties from the county. This strategic

Local Law Enforcement Activities on August 14, 2025

Police Logs for August 14, 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Staff On August 14, 2025, local law enforcement in Jefferson County reported a series of incidents and activities impacting residents in areas such as Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. The logs detail various responses by the police

Celebrate Local Heritage at the Jefferson County Fair

A ‘Fair’-y Tale: History is shared each year through county fairs West Virginia Press Association | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The article highlights the enduring significance of county fairs in fostering agriculture, community, and achievement in the Eastern Panhandle, particularly through events like the Jefferson County Fair

Charles Town Woman Arraigned for Driving Violations

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent report by The Journal, Tiffany Paige-Hottel Hartman, 28, from Charles Town, faced arraignment in Jefferson County Magistrate Court for misdemeanor charges related to driving with a revoked license due to DUI and having an

Charles Town Engages Community for West Washington Street Project

WVDOH reviews public input from West Washington Street Project meeting in Charles Town The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Division of Highways is evaluating community feedback from a public workshop held on August 5, 2025, regarding the West Washington Street improvement project