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Delegate Anders Opposes Mountain Pure Bottling Plant Near Middleway

Delegate Anders Opposes Mountain Pure Bottling Plant Near Middleway

Public Statement to the Jefferson County Planning Commission The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By S. Chris Anders In a public statement published by The Spirit of Jefferson, S. Chris Anders, a State Delegate representing the 97th District, passionately opposes the proposed Mountain Pure Bottling Plant due to

Severe Windstorm Hits Charles Town, Leaving Residents in Darkness

Severe Windstorm Hits Charles Town, Leaving Residents in Darkness

Intense windstorm downs trees, power lines, leaving thousands without electricity The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Erik Anderson On Sunday, an intense windstorm with gusts over 70 mph struck the area, causing significant disruption in towns like Charles Town and Bakerton. Approximately 2,200 residents were left

Local Schools Launch Training for Future 911 Dispatchers

Local Schools Launch Training for Future 911 Dispatchers

Answering the call: School system adds emergency dispatcher training to career preparation courses The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson Spirit In response to the pressing demand for emergency 911 dispatchers, Ian Hillman, director of responsive education in the local school system, partnered with the Jefferson

Middleway Residents Voice Concerns Over Mountain Pure Traffic

Middleway residents don’t trust Mountain Pure traffic claims The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Erik Anderson Residents of Middleway express concerns over the proposed Mountain Pure beverage packing facility's traffic impact on their historic village. The stress of potential increased truck traffic has prompted

Bonnie Bell: Trailblazer in Ranson's Pageantry History

Bonnie Bell: Trailblazer in Ranson's Pageantry History

First ‘Miss Jefferson County’ reflects on racial discrimination The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a poignant reflection published by The Spirit of Jefferson, Bonnie Bell recalls being crowned the first 'Miss Jefferson County' at Jefferson High School's 1973 pageant. Despite

Fire at Blake Hill Solar Farm Near Charles Town

Blake Hill solar panel box catches fire The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, February 17, 2025 By Erik Anderson A fire broke out in an electrical box linked to the solar power array at the Blake Hill solar farm near Charles Town on Saturday. Citizens Fire Company responded promptly, with President

Chimney Fire Quickly Contained in Shannondale Home

Chimney catches fire at Shannondale home The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Erik Anderson A chimney fire occurred at a home on Huckleberry Lane in Shannondale on February 7, prompting a rapid response from four fire companies and the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency. Lt. Daniel Turner