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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

Lyn Widmyer: Champion of Community in Charles Town

ABOUT THE AUTHOR The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Staff Lyn Widmyer, a long-time resident of Charles Town, has contributed to the community through her service on the county commission and various volunteer boards. With over 40 years of experience in the area, she shares insights and

Shepherdstown Council Opposes Mountain Pure Water Extraction

EDITOR'S NOTE The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Staff On January 27, the Shepherdstown mayor and Town Council communicated their opposition to the Mountain Pure development project in Middleway. The proposed facility aims to extract county water, a move that has raised concerns among local

Shepherdstown Officials Urge Action Against Mountain Pure Facility

Approving the proposed Middleway bottling facility should require a zoning ordinance amendment The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Mayor James Gatz, Council Members Marty Amerikaner The Spirit of Jefferson reports that elected representatives from Shepherdstown are opposing the proposed Mountain Pure water bottling facility due to concerns

Shepherd University Hosts Literacy Conference and Local Events

Around the Region - February 4, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that Shepherd University is hosting the 10th annual Literacy Leaders Conference on March 22, aimed at K-12 educators. The event features workshops on literacy and will include keynote speaker Katie Madrid, a

Charles Town Man Convicted on Multiple Charges After Police Chase

Charles Town Man Convicted on Multiple Charges After Police Chase

Gillis convicted on multiple charges in Jefferson County The Journal | Monday, February 3, 2025 By Toni Milbourne David Bernard Gillis was convicted in Charles Town for multiple offenses, including attempted unlawful assault on a police officer, after fleeing from a traffic stop in November 2023. The incident involved Gillis firing

Middleway Preservationists Rally Against Proposed Bottling Plant

Middleway Preservationists Rally Against Proposed Bottling Plant

Preservationists Declare Historic Middleway ‘Endangered’ By Proposed Bottling Plant West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, February 3, 2025 By Jack Walker The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has classified Middleway as 'endangered' due to concerns over a proposed Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility that threatens the village's