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Ranson Man Pleads Guilty to Assault Charges Amid Murder Case

Ranson Man Pleads Guilty to Assault Charges Amid Murder Case

Calderon accepts plea in felony assault cases The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Tim Cook In a plea agreement with county prosecutors, David Antonio Calderon, a 46-year-old Ranson resident, has pled guilty to felony assault charges connected to two violent incidents in April, following his earlier charge

Charles Town's Old Opera House Unveils Traditional 'Nutcracker'

Charles Town's Old Opera House Unveils Traditional 'Nutcracker'

If it’s Christmas, it’s time for ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson Families in Charles Town are invited to the traditional holiday ballet, 'The Nutcracker,' returning to the Old Opera House Theatre Co. Steve Brewer, the theatre'

Charles Town Utility Board Delays Water Pipeline Permit for Middleway Plant

Review of CTUB agreement with Middleway water bottling plant sought The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Erik Anderson At a recent meeting, the Charles Town Utility Board decided to delay the renewal of a crucial permit for a water pipeline intended for a proposed bottling plant in

Middleway Water Bottling Facility Workshop Rescheduled

Judge orders planning commission to reschedule bottling plant workshop The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that a local advocacy group successfully halted a scheduled public workshop on a water bottling facility in Middleway, which was set for December 17. The

Ranson Elementary School Dedication and Community Open House Announcement

CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Jefferson County Schools will hold a dedication ceremony for the new Ranson elementary school on December 16 at 5 p.m., preceding a school board meeting at 6 p.m. Additionally,

Protecting Jefferson County's Natural Resources Over Corporate Development

'Consider another understanding' The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Lindsay Mclaughlin In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, concerns are raised about Jefferson County's aggressive development agenda, which seemingly overlooks the importance of protecting local farmland, groundwater, and natural landscapes that

Public Comments Submitted on Jefferson County Development Plan Revisions

EDITOR'S NOTE The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Staff In a recent publication by The Spirit of Jefferson, Rebecca Phipps has submitted several written comments concerning the Jefferson County Commission's review of a proposed draft revision to the county's comprehensive development