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Draft Map For The Future Of Jefferson County Proposes New Growth Areas
A new map from the Planning Commission shows a proposed Preferred Growth Area (above) that sits 1 mile south of the incorporated town of Shepherdstown. The Jefferson County Planning Commission will hold its final public input meeting to accept public comment on the proposed Future Land Use Map and the action items to be included in the County’s updated Comprehensive Plan on Monday May 13 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Jefferson High School (4141 Flowing Springs Rd, Shenandoah Junction).
Dulles Town Center BB Gun Shooter Captured After 14-Minute Search That Closed Stores, Cops Say
A teenager is in custody after police say he shot a Dulles Town Center store employee with a BB gun in a shoplifting incident over the weekend.On Saturday, May 11, around 4:30 p.m., Loudoun County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Foot Locker store at the Dulles Town Center Mall f…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued in Washington County, MD
WASHINGTON — The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning Saturday until 10:15 p.m. for Washington Co, Maryland. NWS initially issued a tornado warning until 9:45 p.m., which was then downgraded into a severe thunderstorm warning. Impacted cities include Hagerstown, Martinsburg and Shepherdstown. The NWS warned wind gusts...
Monica F. Ballenger
Monica Faith Ballenger, age 50, of Charles Town, West Virginia passed away May 3, 2024. Monica was born on Oct. 4, 1973 in Winchester, Virginia, the daughter of Paul “Doug” Douglas Propst, Sr. and Mary “Jackie” Jacqueline Propst. Monica worked for the Jefferson County Public Schools...
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