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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

Emergency Response Highlights from Charles Town and Ranson

Daily Fire/EMS Logs for December 18, 2024 The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Staff On December 16, fire and EMS services responded to a range of incidents throughout the area, including multiple traffic accidents along key routes like Rt. 9 and local streets in Ranson and Charles Town.

Incidents Reported in Charles Town and Martinsburg: December 16

Police Logs for December 18, 2024 The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Staff On December 16, local law enforcement responded to a series of incidents in the area, including several motor vehicle accidents and disturbances. Key locations such as Monticello Dr., Jamestown Rd., and W. Washington St. were noted

Community Reflections: Christmas Cheer and Political Commentary

Journal Junction - December 18, 2024 The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Staff In the December 18, 2024 issue of The Journal, local sentiments from Bunker Hill and Martinsburg reflect community happenings, including a heartfelt note about Christmas decorations and commentary on the impact of federal policies on the

Charles Town Hearing on Water Bottling Facility Delayed

Charles Town Hearing on Water Bottling Facility Delayed

Hammer grants injunction to postpone a public hearing concerning the water bottling facility The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Ainsley Hall In Charles Town, the Planning Commission's hearing on the Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility has been postponed from December 17 to February 11, following Judge David

Historic Swearing-In of Judges for Charles Town's New Circuit

Historic Swearing-In of Judges for Charles Town's New Circuit

Jefferson judges sworn for newly formed 28th Judicial Circuit The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal reports that Jefferson County is set to become the 28th Judicial Circuit, following re-districting by the West Virginia Legislature. Starting January 1, 2025, Judges David Hammer and Bridget Cohee will