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Exploring George Washington's Family Homes in Charles Town

Jefferson County Museum planning tours of George Washington family homes DC News Now | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Students of early American history can look forward to special tours organized by the Jefferson County Museum, spotlighting significant homes tied to George Washington's family in and around

Charles Town Veteran Alvin Mills Reflects on Vietnam Service

Charles Town Veteran Alvin Mills Reflects on Vietnam Service

Mills served proudly in Vietnam, faced no negativity upon return The Journal | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Alvin Mills, a Charles Town native and 1969 high school graduate, reflects on his service in Vietnam as the last Jefferson County draftee. Trained as an engineer specializing in heavy equipment,

Free CPR and First-Aid Classes Offered in Ranson

Free CPR and First-Aid Classes Offered in Ranson

Lifesaving classes available for all The Journal | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency offers free CPR and first-aid classes to individuals seeking training in Ranson. With a consistent schedule established over the years, classes take place every second Tuesday,

Revitalizing Downtown: A Collaborative Vision for Charles Town

An open letter to the residents of Charles Town: Let’s build a stronger downtown, together The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an open letter published by The Spirit of Jefferson, local leaders highlight a pivotal opportunity for revitalization in Charles Town as Jefferson

Charles Town Seeks to Redevelop Downtown Buildings Amid Strains

Charles Town Seeks to Redevelop Downtown Buildings Amid Strains

Tension flares between Charles Town and JCC over downtown buildings as city wants agreement on $70K plan The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Tension arose between Charles Town officials and the Jefferson County Commission after the latter failed to discuss a potential partnership for redeveloping

Ranson Police Department Recruitment Faces New Challenges

Ranson Police Department Recruitment Faces New Challenges

Ranson fails to join the police pension program as department recruitment is still in danger The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Ranson City Council opted not to join a state pension program intended for the police department on May 20, which could exacerbate a

Hagerstown Drug Trafficker Sentenced: Impact Felt in Ranson

Around the Region - May 23, 2025 The Journal | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Staff In a significant ruling reported by The Journal, Juan Manuel De La Rosa-Tejeda, also known as 'Little Papi', was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking operation out