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Ranson Mayor Duke Pierson Withdraws from Election Due to Health

Ranson Mayor Duke Pierson Withdraws from Election Due to Health

Pierson drops out of Ranson mayor’s race with health concerns The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 By Erik Anderson Keith 'Duke' Pierson, the longtime mayor of Ranson, has announced his withdrawal from the 2025 mayoral race due to health concerns regarding his remaining kidney. During

Upcoming Public Hearings and Legal Notices in Charles Town and Ranson

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS: WEEK OF FEB. 20 The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports on multiple upcoming public hearings and legal notices affecting Charles Town and Ranson. These include a public hearing on March 3, 2025, concerning an amendment to the General Offenses

Harpers Ferry Girl Scouts Lead the Way in Community Service

Harpers Ferry Girl Scouts Lead the Way in Community Service

Combating a declining population by empowering future leaders The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Cara Keys In an effort to combat the declining population and youth migration from the area, a dedicated former Girl Scout emphasizes the importance of fostering a family-friendly environment and empowering emerging leaders

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