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Harpers Ferry Highlights GOP Debate on Independent Voting Rights

Maybe Independents Should Throw an Elbow? WV Metro News | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The recent GOP Summer Meeting in West Virginia has sparked renewed discussion among local Republican leaders about the decision to close primaries to Independent voters, a move seen by many, including some from Harpers

Whitehall Artist Mark Reinschmidt Joins Montana Legislature

Whitehall Artist Mark Reinschmidt Joins Montana Legislature

Jefferson County officials select metal artist Mark Reinschmidt as new House District 75 rep WV News | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Mark Reinschmidt, an artist and newcomer from the outskirts of Whitehall, has been appointed to fill the House District 75 seat vacated by Marta Bertoglio, who will

Kearneysville Welcomes Ashworth as New Principal at North Jefferson Elementary

Kearneysville Welcomes Ashworth as New Principal at North Jefferson Elementary

Ashworth joins the North Jefferson Elementary family as the new principal The Journal | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Joyce Ashworth has been appointed as the new principal of North Jefferson Elementary, as reported by The Journal. With 30 years in education, including her recent role as assistant principal

Local Residents and Foundation Join Middleway Bottling Lawsuit

Local Intervenors Added To Middleway Bottling Plant Lawsuit The Independent Observer | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant development regarding the legal battle over the Middleway Bottling Plant, Circuit Court Judge Cohee has permitted several local landowners and the Jefferson County Foundation to join as intervenors in

Ranson Resident Faces Charges After Reckless Fleeing Incident

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent arraignment covered by The Journal, Ranson resident Jeffrey Santana, 29, faced serious charges, including fleeing with reckless indifference and obstruction, reflecting ongoing concerns regarding public safety in the area. The incident underscores the local

Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: Build Up and Jumpstart Initiatives

Kudos to Build Up and Jumpstart programs The Journal | Monday, July 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal highlights the impact of the Build Up Berkeley and Jumpstart Jefferson programs on local entrepreneurship, particularly benefitting towns like Charles Town and Ranson. These innovative business pitch competitions, led by the respective

Middleway Residents Win Right to Intervene in Mountain Pure Lawsuit

Middleway Residents Win Right to Intervene in Mountain Pure Lawsuit

Middleway residents, watchdog group accepted on Mountain Pure lawsuit The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, July 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 15, residents of Middleway and the nonprofit Jefferson County Foundation secured their right to intervene in a significant lawsuit concerning the Mountain Pure beverage packing facility proposed at