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Summit Point Man Charged in Wife's Fatal Shooting

Summit Point Man Charged in Wife's Fatal Shooting

Man accused of shooting, killing wife in their Summit Point-area home The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a tragic incident in Summit Point, John Alan Lyons, 71, was charged with the shooting death of his wife while she was on a 911 call. The

New Predictive Model to Assess Water Sustainability in Charles Town

Software modeling proposed to gauge sustainability of county’s water resources The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Tim Cook In a recent presentation to the Jefferson County Commission, Mark Kozar, a hydrologist from the U.S. Geological Survey, highlighted plans to develop a predictive software model aimed

Charles Town Residents Voice Concerns Over Route 51 Interchange

Rerouting Route 51 The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Erik Anderson During a community meeting at Wright Denny Intermediate School on January 29, concerns arose among Charles Town officials and residents regarding a new interchange planned between Route 51 and West Washington Street. Councilman Jeff Hynes expressed

Public Meeting on Middleway Bottling Facility Set for February 11

Winter weather won't postpone public meeting on proposed Middleway bottling facility The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, February 10, 2025 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that a meeting by the Jefferson County Planning Commission on February 11 at Jefferson High School will discuss a concept plan for

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