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Local Schools Launch Training for Future 911 Dispatchers

Local Schools Launch Training for Future 911 Dispatchers

Answering the call: School system adds emergency dispatcher training to career preparation courses The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson Spirit In response to the pressing demand for emergency 911 dispatchers, Ian Hillman, director of responsive education in the local school system, partnered with the Jefferson

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

Charles Town Schools Invited to Join WV Partnership Awards

Education Alliance launches Hope for the Future: WV School-Business Partnership of the Year awards program West Virginia Press Association | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Autumn Shelton The Education Alliance, in collaboration with Hope Gas, has introduced the Hope for the Future: WV School-Business Partnership of the Year Awards to celebrate

Local Residents Debate Government Oversight and Spending in Charles Town

Journal Junctions for Feb. 19 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Staff In the latest commentary featured in The Journal, residents from Charles Town and Martinsburg voice their concerns over various local issues, including the protests against the DOGE initiative. Many criticize what they perceive as misuse of

Recent Arraignments Spotlight Legal Challenges in Local Communities

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Tom Markland In a recent report from The Journal, several individuals were arraigned in magistrate court on various criminal charges in towns like Charles Town, Ranson, and Harpers Ferry. Notable cases include Corey Allen Nelson facing felony charges for

Ranson's EmComm Program Equips Students for Emergency Dispatch Careers

Ranson's EmComm Program Equips Students for Emergency Dispatch Careers

New EmComm program prepares students for careers in Emergency Communications The Journal | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 By Ainsley Hall The Journal reports on a new career and technical education initiative, the EmComm program, launched by Jefferson County Schools in collaboration with local Emergency Communications. Designed to train students for careers

Local Utilities Work to Restore Power as Snow Approaches

Crews work to restore power ahead of forecasted snow in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio WOWK 13 News | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 By Jessica Patterson In response to heavy storms and impending snow, communities across the Tri-State, including towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry, are grappling with power outages