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Harpers Ferry Health Officials Discuss Winter Flu Trends

The winter flu has returned, as usual The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson As winter settles in, the classic influenza virus is making rounds, according to the Jefferson County Health Department's Dr. Terrence Reidy. He reassures residents of towns like Charles Town and

Charles Town Residents: How to Access the Vehicle Tax Rebate

How to claim West Virginia's new vehicle tax rebate The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Staff West Virginia residents, especially those in towns like Charles Town and Ranson, should prepare for their 2024 state tax returns by checking for MV-1 letters sent by the Tax

Charles Town Introduces Next Generation 911 System

County first to deploy 911 system The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By From Press Release This week, Jefferson County became the first area in the nation to implement Motorola's state-of-the-art cloud-based Next Generation 911 software platform. This significant advancement is expected to enhance emergency dispatch

Summit Point Man Charged in Wife's Fatal Shooting

Summit Point Man Charged in Wife's Fatal Shooting

Man accused of shooting, killing wife in their Summit Point-area home The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a tragic incident in Summit Point, John Alan Lyons, 71, was charged with the shooting death of his wife while she was on a 911 call. The

New Predictive Model to Assess Water Sustainability in Charles Town

Software modeling proposed to gauge sustainability of county’s water resources The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Tim Cook In a recent presentation to the Jefferson County Commission, Mark Kozar, a hydrologist from the U.S. Geological Survey, highlighted plans to develop a predictive software model aimed

February 10 Law Enforcement Report: Active Day in Charles Town

Daily Law Enforcement for Feb. 12 The Journal | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Staff In a busy day for law enforcement, The Journal reported multiple incidents across the region on February 10, highlighting concerns in neighborhoods such as Charles Town and Martinsburg. Noteworthy calls included multiple motor vehicle accidents and

Support Grows for Good Shepherd Caregivers Amid Challenges

Support Grows for Good Shepherd Caregivers Amid Challenges

Good Shepherd Caregivers continues its long-standing service The Journal | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Toni Milbourne Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, founded in 1990 by local churches, continues to offer essential services like transportation and medical equipment lending in Shepherdstown and surrounding areas. Despite a reduction in staff due to