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Vehicle Accident at MyEyeDr in Charles Town Sends One to Hospital

Vehicle Accident at MyEyeDr in Charles Town Sends One to Hospital

Vehicle crashes into MyEyeDr, one person transported to local hospital The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Staff Emergency crews in Charles Town responded to a vehicle crash at MyEyeDr on Somerset Blvd, with one individual evaluated on-site and transported to a local hospital. Fortunately, other individuals involved

Kearneysville Teen Sentenced for Shooting at Charles Town Officer

Kearneysville Teen Sentenced for Shooting at Charles Town Officer

Gillis receives maximum sentence for 24 convictions relating to November 2023 traffic stop The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Staff David Bernhard Gillis, 19, from Kearneysville, was sentenced to 24-89 years for shooting at Sgt. Vincent Tiong during a November 29 traffic stop in Charles Town. Gillis

Boochy Call Kombucha Launches at Shepherdstown Farmers Market

Boochy Call Kombucha Launches at Shepherdstown Farmers Market

After five years of patiently waiting, Boochy Call Kombucha fills open vendor booth at Shepherdstown Farmers Market The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway After a five-year wait, Eric Kelchlin finally debuted his kombucha brand, Boochy Call, at the Shepherdstown Farmers Market. Known for its fun

Boochy Call Kombucha Debuts at Shepherdstown Farmers Market

Boochy Call Kombucha Debuts at Shepherdstown Farmers Market

After five years of patiently waiting, Boochy Call Kombucha fills open vendor booth at Shepherdstown Farmers Market The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway After years of anticipation, Eric Kelchlin has finally launched his Boochy Call Kombucha brand at the Shepherdstown Farmers Market. Based in nearby

Tommy Custer Seeks Ranson Mayoral Office to Enhance Credibility

Tommy Custer Seeks Ranson Mayoral Office to Enhance Credibility

Councilman Custer runs for Ranson mayor, wants to boost city’s ‘credibility’ The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Ranson native Tommy Custer, a long-time resident and current councilman, is running for mayor, aiming to enhance the city's credibility. Born in Ranson and raising

Tommy Custer Seeks to Enhance Ranson’s Leadership as Mayor

Tommy Custer Seeks to Enhance Ranson’s Leadership as Mayor

Councilman Custer runs for Ranson mayor, wants to boost city’s ‘credibility’ The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Ranson mayoral candidate Tommy Custer, a lifelong resident of the city since 1952, aims to strengthen Ranson's credibility in local government. Born in Ranson and

Closure of Day Report Center Affects Local Drug Treatment Services

Closure of Day Report Center Affects Local Drug Treatment Services

Jefferson County Day Report Center closing, cases temporarily to move to Berkeley County The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, March 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Commission has announced the upcoming closure of the local nonprofit Day Report Center, impacting 172 adults and 15 juveniles currently receiving treatment in