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Ranson Man Charged with Strangling Girlfriend

Ranson Man Charged with Strangling Girlfriend

Ranson man accused of strangling girlfriend The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Staff In Ranson, a 36-year-old man, George Daniel Saum, faces a felony strangulation charge after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend at their home. Saum pleaded not guilty in court and was released on a $30,000

Local Leaders Oppose New High-Voltage Power Lines

Local Leaders Oppose New High-Voltage Power Lines

Commission votes to take stance against new power lines The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Erik Anderson In response to concerns raised by a local citizens’ group, the Jefferson County Commission has officially opposed the expansion of high-voltage power transmission lines planned by PJM Interconnection through the

Washington High School FFA Hosts Petting Zoo Event

Washington High School FFA Hosts Petting Zoo Event

Washington High School’s FFA hosts petting zoo, Drive Your Tractor to School Day The Journal | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 By Ainsley Hall Washington High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) hosted a successful petting zoo and Drive Your Tractor to School Day in Charles Town, allowing students to

Local Leaders Oppose PJM's Proposed High-Voltage Lines

County Commissioners Vote To Oppose New Electric Transmission Lines The Independent Observer | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 By Steve Pearson At a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission responded to concerns raised by local residents, including Keryn Newman and Robin Huyett Thomas, about plans for two high-voltage transmission lines proposed by

Local Residents Voice Concerns Over New Transmission Line Project

Jefferson County Residents Share Concerns About New 765 kV Transmission Line The Independent Observer | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 By Steve Pearson In a recent meeting, residents in Ranson and nearby areas expressed their concerns about the proposed 765 kV transmission line that would traverse local communities. Organized by Keryn Newman

Middleway's Historic District Faces Threat from Bottling Plant Proposal

Middleway Now on Endangered Properties List As Town Preservationists Fight Bottling Company MIDDLEWA… The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek Middleway, a historic town established in the 1700s, has been placed on the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia's Endangered Properties List. This decision highlights

Active Shooter Alert at Muskingum University: Response Underway

Active shoter on campus at an Ohio university WTRF | Monday, February 24, 2025 By John Lynch An active shooter situation is unfolding at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio, prompting officials to advise students to shelter in place. Law enforcement is on the scene as authorities respond to calls from