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Shepherdstown Church Celebrates Fourth Year of Christmas Gift Project

Shepherdstown Church Celebrates Fourth Year of Christmas Gift Project

New Street UMC marks fourth year of serving those in need with Christmas Child Project The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston New Street United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown recently wrapped up its fourth annual Christmas Child Project, providing gifts and food cards to local children in need.

Ranson Celebrates the Opening of Its New Elementary School

Ranson Celebrates the Opening of Its New Elementary School

Dedication to education The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Staff On December 16, Ranson Elementary School was officially dedicated with attendees including local students, teachers, and officials. This new facility, located at 245 Ranson Campus Blvd, offers state-of-the-art amenities such as 31 classrooms, science labs, and a

The Day the Peace Was Lost: A Look at Flight 410's Impact

The Day the Peace Was Lost: A Look at Flight 410's Impact

Forgotten Flight 410 The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Thomas Caldwell On June 13, 1947, the serene mountains surrounding towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry were disrupted by a significant event that altered the calm of the region. This article from The Spirit of Jefferson captures

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'

Middleway Residents Celebrate Delay of Bottling Plant Hearing

Middleway Residents Celebrate Delay of Bottling Plant Hearing

Judge Grants Injunction Over Bottling Plant Hearing, Postponing Until 2025 West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Jack Walker A circuit court judge has granted an injunction postponing the Jefferson County Planning Commission's hearing on the Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility in Middleway until February 2025.

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