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Police Tase Suspect After High-Speed Chase Across Town

Man tased in front of Jefferson High School after high-speed chase The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a dramatic incident reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, a high-speed car chase involving a nitrogen gas tank concluded with police tasing John Stewart, 31, outside Jefferson

Ranson Man Charged with Endangerment for Pointing Gun at Dairy Queen Employee

Police: Man points gun at Ranson Dairy Queen employee The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that 19-year-old Kayden Marcel Sharpe of Ranson has been arraigned on felony firearm charges after allegedly pointing a gun at a Dairy Queen employee in

John Doyle Critiques West Virginia's 2024 Comprehensive Plan Draft

Commission receives draft of comprehensive plan, public hearing set The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a recent meeting held by the Jefferson County Commission, John Doyle, the Democratic candidate for District 16 of the West Virginia Senate, criticized the draft of the 2024 Comprehensive

Jefferson County Schools Push for Renewal of $25.4 Million Property Tax Levy

Explaining the five-year excess property tax levy on the ballot The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson In an effort to inform voters about a proposed renewal of a special excess property tax levy, Jefferson County Schools administrators are set to attend over 30 meetings leading

Shepherdstown Unveils 'Almost Heaven' Swing for Tourism Boost

Shepherdstown Unveils 'Almost Heaven' Swing for Tourism Boost

Town getting into the swing of tourism, scenic views The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 17, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Shepherdstown Town Council unanimously supported the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown's initiative to install a unique 'Almost Heaven' swing at the James Rumsey Monument Park, complemented

Harpers Ferry Man Faces Charges of Sexual Abuse Against Daughter

Harpers Ferry man accused of sexually abusing daughter The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 17, 2024 By Erik Anderson A Harpers Ferry man is accused of sexually abusing his daughter since she was in the first grade. He pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of sexual abuse by a

Candidates in Jefferson County Commission Race Share Similar Views on Solar Projects

Differentiation doesn't stand out in the county commission race The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 17, 2024 By Erik Anderson In an upcoming election for the Jefferson County Commission, candidates are expressing a consensus on key issues such as industrial solar farm projects. During a recent candidate forum,