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Jefferson County Considers Groundwater Testing Policy for Developers

Eyeing water resources The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, the Jefferson County Commission is exploring the possibility of adopting a groundwater testing policy similar to that of Berkeley County, which requires developers of larger projects to

Kearneysville Woman Charged with Felony Child Abuse of Stepson

Kearneysville woman accused of injuring toddler stepson The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a report by The Spirit of Jefferson, Adrianna Marie Dufort, a 25-year-old woman from Kearneysville, has been charged with abusing her 2-year-old stepson following injuries reported by the child's

Kearneysville Man Charged with Child Neglect After Crash Involving Daughters

Kearneysville man arrested for child neglect after car crash The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson A Kearneysville man, Tony Dean Chapman Jr., was arrested for felony child neglect after allegations surfaced that he left a controlled substance accessible to his three young daughters and involved

Total Loss: Fire Engulfs Two-Story Home in Middleway

Total Loss: Fire Engulfs Two-Story Home in Middleway

Fire destroys Middleway home The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson A fire on October 24 resulted in the total destruction of a two-story home near Middleway, as reported by The Spirit of Jefferson. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Fire Chief Mike Mood from the Middleway

Jefferson County Schools Struggle with Chronic Absenteeism Issues

Jefferson County Schools Struggle with Chronic Absenteeism Issues

School officials discuss citations for falling short of state benchmarks The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson At a Jefferson County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Chuck Bishop highlighted the district's failure to meet certain performance benchmarks in the state’s 2024 County Approval

Washington Street: A Dangerous Thoroughfare for Pedestrians

Washington Street: A Dangerous Thoroughfare for Pedestrians

Hazardous walk The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Washington Street in downtown Charles Town, often perceived as a typical main street, is recognized by traffic engineers and urban planners as one of the region's most hazardous pedestrian

Community Advocates Mobilize Against Electrical Line Expansion in Jefferson County

Sparking concerns The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson In an effort to rally support against proposed major electrical transmission lines in Jefferson County, advocates held an information meeting on October 23, as reported by The Spirit of Jefferson. The meeting was prompted by the increasing