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Planning Meeting Set for Birdhill Meadows in Kearneysville

Review For Birdhill Subdivison On Feb 25 The Independent Observer | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Steve Pearson The Independent Observer reports that the Jefferson County Planning Commission will meet on February 25 at 7 pm at the Charles Town Library to discuss the preliminary plat for the Birdhill Meadows subdivision

Community Dialogues and Changes Ahead in Kearneysville

Making Changes In 2025 The Independent Observer | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Steve Pearson In a recent article published by The Independent Observer, Steve Pearson discusses the positive developments in local governance, noting how the new County Commission is focusing on key issues such as the Middleway Bottling Plant proposal,

Local Law Enforcement Logs Multiple Incidents on February 5

Daily Law Enforcement for Feb. 7 The Journal | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Staff On February 5, law enforcement in the area dealt with various incidents, including a hit-and-run on Augustine Avenue and multiple drug activities across towns like Charles Town and Ranson. The day also included cases of fraud,

Emergency Response Report: Key Incidents in Ranson and Charles Town

Fire and EMS for Feb. 7 The Journal | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Toni Milbourne On February 5, emergency services in Berkeley and Jefferson counties responded to a wide range of incidents, including breathing problems, stroke cases, and psychiatric emergencies. Significant calls from areas such as Ranson and Charles Town

Shepherdstown Battlefield Neighbors Oppose Gun Business Permit

Battlefield’s battle ends in a draw The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 6, 2025 By Staff On January 23, the Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals ruled on a Conditional Use Permit for QRF Solutions K9, allowing the business to manufacture and test firearms near the Shepherdstown Battlefield. Despite strong

Ranson Schools Operate on Delay Amid Winter Storm Warnings

Ranson Schools Operate on Delay Amid Winter Storm Warnings

Tri-State delays, cancellations for Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 5-6, 2025, due to weather Herald-Mail Media | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Julie E. Greene Due to inclement weather, schools and organizations across the Tri-State area announced delays and cancellations for February 5 and 6, 2025. In Ranson, Jefferson County Public Schools

Charles Town Residents: Claim Your Vehicle Tax Rebate

How to claim West Virginia's new vehicle tax rebate The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Staff As West Virginia residents, especially those in towns like Charles Town and Ranson, prepare for their 2024 state tax returns, they should be aware of a new tax rebate