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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.

Community Voices Concerns Over Jefferson County 2045 Plan

Draft comprehensive development plan draws calls for changes The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson At a public hearing held by the Jefferson County Commissioners on December 4, residents expressed concerns over water resource protection and land use in the proposed Jefferson County 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

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

Concerns Rise Over Proposed Middleway Bottling Facility in Jefferson County

'Threat to our water, health and future' The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 By Carrie Blessing The Spirit of Jefferson highlights significant concerns regarding the proposed Middleway bottling facility in Jefferson County, raising alarm about potential risks to natural resources, public health, and community welfare. The

Experience the Joy of 'A Christmas Story, the Musical' at the Old Opera House Theatre

Show and ticket information The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 By Staff Published by The Spirit of Jefferson, the article announces the return of 'A Christmas Story, the Musical' to the Old Opera House Theatre Company in Charles Town. Featuring Little Ralphie Parker, the show will

Old Opera House Joins Parade with 'A Red Ryder Christmas'

Old Opera House Joins Parade with 'A Red Ryder Christmas'

‘A Red Ryder Christmas’ The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In a unique collaboration, the Old Opera House Theatre Company in Charles Town is staging 'A Christmas Story, the Musical' with the theme 'A Red Ryder Christmas,' matching the upcoming Charles