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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

Jefferson County Commission Approves Media Farm Rezoning for Housing Development

Jefferson County Commission Approves Media Farm Rezoning for Housing Development

Commission grants Media Farm property rezoning The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a unanimous decision on December 5, the Jefferson County commission has re-zoned the Media Farm property from Rural to Residential Growth, allowing for lower-density housing in Ranson's urban growth area.

Jefferson County Commission Approves New Residential Impact Fees Amid Ongoing Discussions on Commercial Rates

County commission raises residential impact fees The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Jefferson County Commission unanimously approved significant increases to impact fees on new residential developments, effective June 1, following internal discussions. The commission also decided to postpone

Middleway Farmer Raises Concerns Over Water Bottling Plant Impact on Lake Louise Restoration Efforts

Middleway Farmer Raises Concerns Over Water Bottling Plant Impact on Lake Louise Restoration Efforts

Middleway farmer worries proposed water bottling plant could jeopardize wetland restoration The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 By Erik Anderson In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, Bill Grantham, an 8th-generation farmer of Meadow Green Farm in Middleway, expresses concerns about a proposed water bottling plant

Unprovoked Stabbing Outside Mother’s Home in Charles Town

Unprovoked Stabbing Outside Mother’s Home in Charles Town

Man stabbed in front of mother’s Charles Town home The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 By Erik Anderson A man was stabbed multiple times outside his mother’s home in Charles Town in an unprovoked attack, as reported by The Spirit of Jefferson. The suspect, Juan Luis

Charles Town Officials Plan Town Hall to Address Route 51 Redesign Concerns

Charles Town Officials Plan Town Hall to Address Route 51 Redesign Concerns

City officials to hold meeting to force state to listen on Route 51 intersection redesign project The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 By Erik Anderson In an article by The Spirit of Jefferson, Mayor Bob Trainor of Charles Town expressed the city's concerns regarding the West