NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Trustee, Richard A. Pill, by that certain Deed of Trust dated September 14, 2020, executed by Borrower(s), Russell S Boyce, to Richard A. Pill, the Trustee of record in the office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Book 2308, at Page 113. At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 508 Forest View Dr, Kearneysville, WV 25430. The borrower(s) defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Trustee has been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly, the Trustee will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Jefferson County, in Charles Town, West Virginia, on the following date:
May 19, 2026, at 5:04 p.m.
All that certain lot or parcel of real estate, with the improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Middleway District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
Lot 51, Hidden River Farm, Wide Horizon Section, Part Four, as the same is designated and described on a plat of said subdivision, made by Richard U. Goode, C.L.S. dated May 11, 1972, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Council of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Plat Book 3, Page 5, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the real estate herein described.
TERMS OF SALE:
1)The property will be conveyed in an “AS IS” physical condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied, subject to the Internal Revenue Service right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbrances, restrictions, rights-of-ways, easements, covenants, conveyances and conditions of record in the Clerk’s office or affecting the subject property.
2)The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the transfer taxes imposed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-1.
3)The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the right to submit a bid for the property at sale.
4)The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee.
5) The Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate said property, and any personal property and/or belongings remaining at the property after the foreclosure sale will be deemed to constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY.
6) Pursuant to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C.F.R. Part 1031), effective March 1, 2026, certain non-judicial foreclosure sales involving purchasers that are legal entities or trusts and that include cash consideration may be subject to federal reporting requirements. Any successful bidder that is a legal entity or trust and paying cash shall be required, as a condition of sale, to retain a licensed West Virginia attorney to conduct the closing, who shall be designated in writing as the Reporting Person responsible for all required FinCEN filings and record retention. Trustee shall not act as the Reporting Person and shall have no responsibility for compliance with FinCEN reporting requirements.
7) The total purchase price is payable to the Trustee within thirty (30) days of the date of sale, with ten (10%) of the total purchase price payable to the Trustee at sale.
Richard A. Pill, Trustee
4/30/3t
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in it by that certain Deed of Trust dated April 26, 2006, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 1546, at Page 431, Christopher W. Anderson did convey unto Henry M. Kayes, Jr., Trustee, certain real property described in said Deed of Trust; and the beneficiary has elected to appoint Pill & Pill, PLLC as Substitute Trustee by a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office; and default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute Trustee having been instructed by the secured party to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Jefferson County Courthouse, in Charles Town, West Virginia, on
May 19, 2026, at 5:08 PM
The following described real estate, with its improvements, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Charles Town District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
Situate in the Charles Town District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, more particularly described as follows:
All of Lot No. 68 in Section III of the Willowbrook Village Subdivision in the Charles Town District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, as the same is described on a plat entitled “Section Three, Willowbrook Village” made by Appalachian Surveys, revised August, 1985, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Plat Book 6, at Page 104B, to which plat reference is made for a more particular description of said real estate.
At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 604 Willow Brook Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414. We have reason to believe the property has a current mailing address of 183 Willow Brook Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414.
AND BEING the same real estate which was conveyed to Christopher W. Anderson, by Deed dated April 24, 2006, from Amanda Kay Noland a/k/a Amanda Kay Armstrong, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 1023, at Page 73.
The above-described property will be sold subject to any covenants, restrictions, easements, leases and conditions of record, and subject to any unpaid real estate taxes.
The subject property will be sold in “AS IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property.
TERMS: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as a deposit with the balance due and payable within 30 days of the day of sale.
Pill & Pill, PLLC, Substitute Trustee
Jonathan L. Wertman, Authorized Signatory
P. O. Box 440, 85 Aikens Center, Martinsburg, WV 25404
Phone (304) 263-4971, Fax (304) 267-5840, e-mail: [email protected]
4/30/3t
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, ex rel,
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT,
PETITIONER,
TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE DOLLARS AND NINETY-FIVE
CENTS ($2,591.95) US CURRENCY,
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
MARTIN THAD PALMER,
RESPONDENT PROPERTY OWNER,
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2026-P-82
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
he purpose of this action is to obtain the forfeiture of the property below described. Any claimant to the property must file a claim in writing with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia on or before the 8th day of June, 2026, and serve a true copy on Neil Zahradnik, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County, West Virginia. In addition, any claimant must file an additional written notice stating you wish to contest the forfeiture within 30 days. Any claim filed must clearly state the identity of the claimant and address where legal process can be served upon the claimant. The property seized and sought to be forfeited in this action is: TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE DOLLARS AND NINETY-FIVE CENTS ($2,591.95) US CURRENCY.
The Confiscated property is subject to administrative forfeiture unless you provide written notice, within 30 days of receipt of this notice that you wish to contest the forfeiture. If
you fail to provide a notice to the Prosecuting Attorney, you will immediately and forever lose all right, claim, title and interest to the confiscated items, and it will be disposed of according to law.”
he Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County, West Virginia will seek an Order from the Circuit Court directing the forfeiture of the above described property to the State of West Virginia investing ownership of said property to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, in open court in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, sitting in Charles Town, on or after the 17th day of June. 2026.
Tina Renner, Clerk
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia
By: A. Reynolds, Deputy
5/7/2t
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
The Harpers Ferry Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26th, at 6:30 pm at the Harpers Ferry Town Hall, 1000 Washington Street, 2nd floor, Harpers Ferry. WV, on the following matter:
1. Variance Request for Zoning Compliance Permit Application for side setback and for balustrade materials [Article 1304.02(b) Setbacks for Buildings, Structures and Other Improvements and Part 13 Appendix A ADDITIONS and DECKS] 970 Washington Street
2. PRIVATE DELIBERATION (if necessary): Associated with above matter.
3. Adjournment
Interested parties may appear in person as noted above or provide written comments by:
1. Mail to BZA at Town of Harpers Ferry, PO Box 217, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. To ensure your comments are routed properly and enter the record, please place “BZA Variance-05/26/26” on the envelope. 2. Email: [email protected] please place “BZA Variance-05/26/26” as the subject to ensure your comments are routed properly.
Written comments are requested by 10:00 am on the day of the hearing.
5/7/2t
LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
The Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission (JCPRC) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase of one (1) 96-inch batwing zero-turn diesel mower for use in maintaining county park facilities.
Specifications include, but are not limited to:
• 96-inch cutting width (batwing)
• Diesel engine with a minimum of 35 horsepower
• Commercial-grade construction
• Ground speed specifications must be provided
• Delivery to JCPRC facilities
Sealed proposals or electronic submissions will be accepted until 10:00 AM (EST) on May 20, 2026, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Proposals may be submitted to:
Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission
235 Sam Michaels Lane
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
Electronic submissions may be sent to: [email protected]
Proposal documents may be obtained by contacting Andrew Upwright at the email above.
The Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive informalities, and to accept the proposal deemed to provide the best value to the Commission.
All proposals must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
By Order of the Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission.
5/7/2t
Sam Michaels Park Playground RFP
LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
SAM MICHAELS PARK PLAYGROUND
The Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission (JCPRC) is requesting sealed proposals from qualified firms for the design, supply, and installation of a universally accessible (UA), ADA-compliant playground at Sam Michaels Park.
The project includes the development of a destination-quality, animal-themed playground within an approximately 100’ x 100’ area.
Proposal Deadline: May 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM (EST)
Proposals must be submitted electronically or delivered to:
Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission
235 Sam Michaels Lane
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
Questions Deadline: May 15, 2026
Additional information and the full Request for Proposals (RFP) document may be found at:
www.jcprc.org
All questions shall be submitted via email to:
Jennifer Myers, Director
The Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive informalities, and to award the contract in the best interest of the Commission.
5/7/2t
Mount Mission Park Playground RFP
LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
MOUNT MISSION PARK PLAYGROUND
The Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission (JCPRC) is requesting sealed proposals from qualified firms for the design, supply, and installation of a universally accessible (UA), ADA-compliant playground at Mount Mission Park.
The project includes the development of a playground within an approximately 100’ x 90’ area. The design shall incorporate existing playground equipment that will remain on site and include a combination of poured-in-place (PIP) surfacing and certified playground mulch. The existing swing set will be removed and replaced with an expanded swing area featuring ADA-accessible and inclusive swings.
Proposal Deadline: May 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM (EST)
Proposals must be submitted electronically or delivered to:
Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission
235 Sam Michaels Lane
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
Questions Deadline: May 15, 2026
Additional information and the full Request for Proposals (RFP) document may be found at:
www.jcprc.org
All questions shall be submitted via email to:
Jennifer Myers, Director
The Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive informalities, and to award the contract in the best interest of the Commission.
5/7/2t
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
FAMILY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WV
Clark Curtis Tibbs, Petitioner
vs
Cathern Lee Burbage, Respondent
Case Number: 25-D-270
The object of this suit is to obtain a modification of parenting plan against Respondent, Cathern Lee Burbage.
It appearing that the whereabouts of Cathern Lee Burbage are unknown. It is hereby ordered that she serve upon the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk’s Office, 119 North George Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 an answer including any related counter claim or defense you may have to the Respondent filed in this action on or before May 28 2026. If you fail to do so, thereafter judgment, upon proper hearing and trial, may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
A hearing is scheduled for the 22nd day of October, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. before the Honorable Christine Glover of the Jefferson County Family Court.
A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned clerk at her office.
Entered by the Clerk of said Court this 28th day of April, 2026.
Tina Renner
Clerk of the Court
By: Deanna L. Davis, Deputy Clerk
5/7/2t
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF RANSON
The Ranson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 1, 2026, at Ranson City Hall, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV. The purpose of the public hearing is to accept public comments on the final plat proposal for part of Phase 2A for Madison Greens, located off N Fairfax Blvd and entering a development agreement for part of Phase 2A. This plan includes 19 lots (20-24, 39-41, 105-109, & 130-135). All persons are invited to attend and make comments about the proposed final plat.
All persons are invited to attend and make comments about proposed final plat. If you cannot attend but wish to comment, you may write to the following address prior to May 29, 2026: City of Ranson, Attn: Community Development Department, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV 25438 or email [email protected]. Written comments received prior to May 29, 2026, will be provided to the Planning Commission and inserted into the official record.
5/7/2t
CITY OF RANSON, WEST VIRGINIA
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI)
ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES
The City of Ranson, located in Jefferson County, West Virginia, is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for professional services related to the planning and preliminary design of a new Police Department and Public Safety Facility. The proposed facility will be located on City-owned property along Mildred Street and is intended to support both current operations and the City’s long-term public safety needs.
Services to be provided include but are not limited to: site evaluation; space needs assessment; operational programming; development of conceptual and schematic design options; incorporation of emergency management and resiliency considerations; and preparation of preliminary construction cost estimates.
Procurement of these services will be conducted in accordance with West Virginia Code §5G-1-1 et seq. using a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process. Fees will be negotiated with the top-ranked firm following selection.
The complete EOI package, including submission requirements and evaluation criteria, is available by contacting the Rick Rinehart at [email protected] or by visiting www.ransonwv.gov.
All submissions must be clearly labeled “Expression of Interest – Architectural & Engineering Services” and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026.
Electronic Submissions:
Mailing Address:
Operations Director
City of Ranson
312 S. Mildred Street
Ranson, WV 25438
Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, waive minor irregularities, and request additional information or clarification as needed. Minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to submit qualifications.
CITY OF RANSON
5/7/2t
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: JOSEPHINE P. WILT
An Alleged Protected Person
Case No. 25-G-5
NOTICE
TO: Nelson Wilt
Helen Hamill
Caroline Pierson
Diane Cain
Connie Coulter
Scarlett Hockman
Janet Brown
Randy Hilliard
and all other Family Members
and Interested Parties
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Jefferson County Circuit Court, convening at 100 E. Washington Street, 1st Floor Meeting Room, Charles Town, WV, on the matters contained in the Petition filed in Case No. 25-G-5.
A copy of said Petition and Notice of Appointment of Counsel can be obtained from the Clerk of the Circuit Court at her offices in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Dated: April 30, 2026
Tina Renner
Clerk of the Circuit Court
5/7/2t
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in him by that certain Deed of Trust, dated September 21, 2007, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Document No. 2007021711, in Book No. 1677, at Page 503, Wilson H Lotz did convey unto Richard A. Pill, Esq., Trustee(s), certain real property described in said Deed of Trust; and the beneficiary has elected to appoint Seneca Trustees, Inc., as Substitute Trustee; and default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute Trustee having been instructed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of CFS15 Grantor Trust to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town, West Virginia, on
June 2, 2026
at 1:00 PM
the following described real estate, together with its improvements, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in 02 – Charles Town Dist District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
All that parcel of land in Charles Town District, Jefferson County, State of West Virginia, as more fully described in Deed Book 316, page 62, ID# 4065, being known and designated as metes and bounds property.
By fee simple deed from Thomas J. McGuire and Zola McGuire, husband and wife as set forth in Book 316 page 62 dated 05/14/1970 and recorded 05/16/1970, Jefferson County Records, State of West Virginia.
Property Address is as follows:
127 Scobies Sawmill Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have an address of: 127 Scobies Sawmill Lane, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425.
The referenced real estate will be conveyed with no covenants of warranty, and subject to all covenants, restrictions, easements, rights of way and reservations which may be a matter of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office or visible upon the ground, all prior liens and encumbrances, including, without limitation, liens for real estate taxes, incinerator, sanitary and sewer charges. The purchasers at the sale shall be responsible for paying the recording costs and also the tax on the privilege of transferring real property (the cost of the tax stamp to be affixed to the deed). The purchasers shall be responsible for payment of all real estate taxes.
The subject property will be sold in “AS IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property.
TERMS: $9000.00 in cash and/or certified funds as deposit at the time of sale with the balance due and payable within 30 days of the day of sale. Sale is also subject to buyer providing Trustee with information needed for reporting requirements required by Federal Law including FinCen requirements (31 CFR Chapter X) within 15 days from date of sale.
FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States would have the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, whichever is longer.
Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Trustee may postpone the sale by public announcement at the time and place designated or by posting a notice of the same, and act by agent in the execution of the sale. The parties secured by the Deed of Trust reserve the right to purchase the property at such sale.
SENECA TRUSTEES, INC.
5000 Coombs Farm Drive,
Suite 104
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 413-0044
(304) 292-2918
Toll free: (888) 534-3132
Reference File No. 94707
5/7/2t
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, ex rel,
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT,
PETITIONER,
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS ($1,000.06) US CURRENCY, RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
RICHARD EUGENE FRYE,
RESPONDENT PROPERTY OWNER,
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2026-P-81
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
he purpose of this action is to obtain the forfeiture of the property below described. Any claimant to the property must file a claim in writing with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia on or before the 14th day of June, 2026, and serve a true copy on Neil Zahradnik, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County, West Virginia. In addition, any claimant must file an additional written notice stating you wish to contest the forfeiture within 30 days. Any claim filed must clearly state the identity of the claimant and address where legal process can be served upon the claimant. The property seized and sought to be forfeited in this action is: ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS ($1,000.06) US CURRENCY.
The Confiscated property is subject to administrative forfeiture unless you provide written notice, within 30 days of receipt of this notice that you wish to contest the forfeiture. If you fail to provide a notice to the Prosecuting Attorney, you will immediately and forever lose all right, claim, title and interest to the confiscated items, and it will be disposed of according to law.”
he Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County, West Virginia will seek an Order from the Circuit Court directing the forfeiture of the above described property to the State of West Virginia investing ownership of said property to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, in open court in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, sitting in Charles Town, on or after the 30th day of June, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Tina Renner, Clerk
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia
By: A. Reynolds, Deputy
5/14/2t
State of West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Water and Waste Management
PUBLIC NOTICE
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE, 601 57TH STREET SE, CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25304-2345 TELEPHONE: (304) 926-0440.
APPLICATION FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE GENERAL WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PERMIT NO. WV0115924
Public Notice No.: LMD-074-2026 Public Notice Date: May 14, 2026
Paper: The Spirit of Jefferson
The following has applied for coverage under the General WV/ NPDES Water Pollution Control Permit No. WV0115924 for this facility or activity:
Appl. No.: WVR113364
Applicant: WILLIAM FULK LN, LLC
132 AUTUMN RIDGE LANE
KEARNEYSVILLE, WV 20166
Location: KEARNEYSVILLE, JEFFERSON COUNTY
Latitude: 39:21:56 Longitude: 77:54:57
Receiving Stream:
Shaw Rn / Opequon Ck / Potomac R
Activity:
Stormwater discharge from construction activities on 109.42 acres in Jefferson County
Business conducted:
Construction of a subdivision
Implementation:
N/A
On the basis of review of the application the “Water Pollution Control Act (Chapter 22, Article 11-8(a)),” and the “West Virginia Legislative Rules,” the State of West Virginia will act on the above application.
Any interested person may submit written comments on the site registration permit application and may request a public hearing by addressing such to the Director of the Division of Water and Waste Management within 30 days of the date of the public notice. Such comments or requests should be emailed to [email protected] or addressed to:
Director, Division of Water and Management, DEP
ATTN: Billy Shirley, Permitting Section
601 57th Street SE
Charleston, WV 25304-2345
The public comment period begins May 14, 2026 and ends June 13, 2026.
Comments received within this period will be considered prior to acting on the permit application. Correspondence should include the name, address and the telephone number of the writer and a concise statement of the nature of the issues raised. The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever a finding is made, on the basis of requests, that there is a significant degree of public interest on issues relevant to the site registration permit application and this facility’s coverage under the General Permit. Interested persons may contact the Public Information Office to obtain further information.
The application may be inspected, by appointment, at the Division of Water and Waste Management Public Information Office, at 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on business days. Copies of the application and the General Permit and Fact Sheet may be obtained from the Division at a nominal cost.
5/14/1t
Notice of Administration to Creditors, Distributees & Legatees
Notice is hereby given that the following estate(s) have been opened for probate in the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at PO Box 208 Charles Town, WV 25414‑0208. Any person seeking to impeach or establish a will must make a complaint in accordance with the provisions of West Virginia Code 41‑5‑11 through 13. Any interested person objecting to the qualifications of the personal representative or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, shall file written notice of an objection with the County Commission through the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at the address listed above within 60 days after the date of the first publication or within 30 days of the service of the notice, whichever is later. If an objection is not filed timely, the objection is forever barred. Any person interested in filing claims against an estate must file them in accordance with West Virginia Code 44‑2 or 44‑3A.
Settlement of the estate(s) of the following named decedent(s) will proceed without reference to a fiduciary commissioner unless within 60 days from the first publication of this notice a reference is requested by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor files a claim and good cause is shown to support reference to a fiduciary commissioner.
First Publication Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Claim Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026
ESTATE OF:
MARTHA ELLEN BURNS
ADMINISTRATOR:
JASON R BURNS
108 BIRDLAND WAY
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414‑5626
ATTORNEY:
JOHN K DORSEY
104 WEST CONGRESS STREET
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414‑1622
ESTATE OF:
CHARLES WILLIAM D’ANGELO JR
EXECUTOR:
ANTONIO D’ANGELO
71 BOXWOOD LANE
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414‑5851
ESTATE OF:
KENNETH WAYNE KING
EXECUTOR:
ALTHEA M KING
10808 BLOSSOM LANE
SILVER SPRING MD 20903‑1003
ESTATE OF:
DAVID ALLEN LINK JR
ADMINISTRATRIX:
WILLA JEAN DUNN‑LINK
2848 RIDGE ROAD
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION WV 25442‑4507
ESTATE OF:
JAMES OTIS CARTER SR
ADMINISTRATOR:
JAMES O CARTER JR
196 MOUNTAINSIDE ROAD
HARPERS FERRY WV 25425‑5543
ESTATE OF:
PAMELA MAE CLARK
EXECUTOR:
STEVEN W CLARK
438 MCCARTHUR AVENUE
SARASOTA FL 34243‑1616
ESTATE OF:
EWELL RAY MAPLES
ADMINISTRATOR:
JUAN EWELL MAPLES
185 RAWHIDE DRIVE
BUNKER HILL WV 25413‑2827
ESTATE OF:
MILDRED LOUISE BEAVERS
ADMINISTRATOR:
RICHARD ALLEN BEAVERS SR
28 CEDAR RUN LANE
HARPERS FERRY WV 25425‑4457
ESTATE OF:
DELONTE TRA’VEL ELLISON
ADMINISTRATOR:
THOMAS H HANSEN SHERIFF
ATTORNEY:
PETER A PENTONY
101 LOUDOUN STREET
LEESBURG VA 20175
Subscribed and sworn to before me on 5/7/2026
Jacqueline C Shadle
Clerk of Jefferson County
5/14/2t
Notice of Ancillary Filing without any Administration to Creditors, Distributees & Legatees
Notice is hereby given that the following foreign will or affidavit of heirs has been filed in the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at PO Box 208 Charles Town, WV 25414‑0208, and no appointment or administration is being made pursuant to the provisions of West Virginia Code 41‑5‑13.
An interested person(s) objecting to the filing of the foreign will or affidavit or objecting to the absence of appointment or administration being made in this state must file a statement with the Jefferson County Commission through the County Clerk’s Office at the address listed above within 60 days after the date of first publication or 30 days of service of the notice, whichever is later. If an objection is not timely filed, the objection is forever barred. The Jefferson County Commission upon receiving any timely objection thereto shall schedule a hearing or hearings thereon and order relief, if any, it considers proper including, but not limited to, an order directing that full and complete ancillary administration of the estate of the nonresident decedent be made in this state.
First Publication Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
DATE FILED
04/23/2026
ESTATE NAME:
JOSEPHINE L WEST
12 CHELSEA DRIVE
FORT WORTH TX 76134‑1915
H DAVID WEST
11 ROCKMOOR DRIVE
FORT WORTH TX 76134
EXECUTOR
JOHN R GARBO
1521 N COOPER ST
SUITE 110
ARLINGTON TX 76011‑5592
ATTORNEY
DATE FILED
05/04/2026
ESTATE NAME:
PAUL JACOBS
55 SPRING HILL TERRACE
CHESTNUT RIDGE NY 10977‑7023
CAROL JACOBS
55 SPRING HILL TERRACE
CHESTNUT RIDGE NY 10977‑7023
EXECUTRIX
DATE FILED
05/01/2026
ESTATE NAME:
BETTY A PATRICK
13465 HARPERS FERRY RD
PURCELLVILLE VA 20132‑1720
JAMES P CAMPBELL
1602 VILLAGE MARKET BOULEVARD
SUITE 225
LEESBURG VA 20175‑5105
EXECUTOR
JAMES P CAMPBELL
1602 VILLAGE MARKET BOULEVARD
SUITE 225
LEESBURG VA 20175‑5105
ATTORNEY
DATE FILED
05/05/2026
ESTATE NAME:
GARY L PATRICK
JAMES P CAMPBELL
1602 VILLAGE MARKET BOULEVARD
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LEESBURG VA 20175‑5105
EXECUTOR
JAMES P CAMPBELL
1602 VILLAGE MARKET BOULEVARD
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LEESBURG VA 20175‑5105
ATTORNEY
DATE FILED
05/05/2026
ESTATE NAME:
KAREN KERR PRINE
1769 LEWISVILLE RD
BERRYVILLE VA 22611‑2828
BARBARA W PRINE
40 CROWLEY STREET
BURLINGTON VT 05401‑5138
EXECUTRIX
Subscribed and sworn to before me on 5/7/2026
Jacqueline C Shadle
Clerk of Jefferson County
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IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
WINDMILL CROSSING HOME OWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC.,
Plaintiff,
v.
KATIE WILSON,
Defendant.
Case No. 25-M19C-01178 (VD)
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The Plaintiff, by counsel, Christopher P. Stroech, Esq., pursuant to Rule 4(e)(1) of the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure, has requested that the Clerk of this Court enter this Order of Publication. Based upon the Affidavit for Order of Publication filed in this matter, it is ADJUDGED and ORDERED that the following be published once a week for two (2) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County:
IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
WINDMILL CROSSING HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff v.
KATIE WILSON, Defendant, Case No. 25-M19C-01178 (VD). Notice is hereby given that a Civil Action has been filed against the Defendant referenced herein above.
A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Jefferson County Magistrate
Court Clerk. Each named and unknown Defendant must appear and defend on or
before June 25, 2026, which is not fewer than thirty (30) days
after the first publication hereof; otherwise, take notice that judgment by default
will be rendered against each such Defendant. Counsel for Plaintiff is
Christopher P. Stroech, Esq., Panhandle Legal, 116 W. Washington Street, Suite 2E,
P.O. Box 550, Charles Town WV 25414.
ENTERED: April 24, 2026 /s/ Shayna Mason/KM
Clerk of Jefferson County Magistrate Court
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO ALL CREDITORS OF HOMES TO GO LLC, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE HOLDING LIENS BY JUDGMENT OR OTHERWISE ON ANY OF ITS RESPECTIVE REAL ESTATE, OR ANY PART THEREOF, OR ANY REAL ESTATE WHICH IS HELD IN THE NAME OF HOANG PHUON TRAN, GREGORY HALL AND/OR TRUNG THANH NGUYEN.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT: In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, made in a cause therein pending, CC-19-2024-C-72, a receivership under the Uniform Commercial Receivership Act, codified at W. Va. § 55-21-1 et. seq, has been created subjecting all of the assets of Homes To Go LLC and certain other assets held by Hoang Phuon Tran, Gregory Hall and/or Trung Thanh Nguyen to the said Receivership, the same being deemed Receivership Property.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT: the undersigned, Abraham M. Ashton, has been appointed as the Court-Appointed Receiver and is, among other things, charged with collecting, controlling, managing, conserving, and protecting Receivership Property. Pursuant to W. Va. Code § 55-21-11 mandates that “a person that has possession, custody, or control of receivership property shall turn the property over to the receiver.”
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT: Pursuant to W. Va. Code § 55-21-5, the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, has exclusive jurisdiction to direct the Receiver and determine any controversy related to the Receivership or the Receivership Property and all such orders have statewide effect.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT: if you have any lien or claim against any of the foregoing you are hereby required to present your claims to the undersigned for adjudication at the office of Abraham M. Ashton, Esq., Court-Appointed Bonded Receiver, located at 208 S. Queen Street, Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia 25401, on or before the date which is thirty (30) days following the date upon which this notice is first published; otherwise, you may by law be excluded from all benefit of any dissolution.
Given under my hand this 6th day of May, 2026.
Abraham M. Ashton Abraham M. Ashton
Bonded Receiver
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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
The undersigned Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in him by that certain Deed of Trust dated May 13, 2022, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 2461, at Page 591, Jean C. Cooper did convey unto Richard A. Pill, Trustee, certain real property described in said Deed of Trust; and default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Trustee having been instructed by the secured party to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Jefferson County Courthouse, in Charles Town, West Virginia, on
June 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM
The following described real estate, with its improvements, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Kabletown District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
All that certain lot or parcel of real estate, with the improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Kabletown District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
Lot 2371 in Section 23-1, also known as Section 23-J, of the Avon Bend Subdivision, as said lot is described upon a plat of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 326, at Page 296, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the real estate herein described.
TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO any perpetual nonexclusive easement or right-of-way for purpose of ingress and egress for all legal means over, under, and across all platted easements and right-of-ways depicted on said plat and all preceding plats of record of the Avon Bend Subdivision.
At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 610 Avon Bend Road, Charles Town, WV 25414.
AND BEING the same real estate which was conveyed to Jean C. Cooper, by deed dated May 13, 2022, from Justin Spedden, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed Book, 1281 at Page 268.
The above described property will be sold subject to any covenants, restrictions, easements, leases and conditions of record, and subject to any unpaid real estate taxes.
The subject property will be sold in “AS IS” condition. The Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property.
TERMS: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as a cash deposit with the balance due and payable within 30 days of the day of sale.
Richard A. Pill, Trustee
P. O. Box 440, 85 Aikens Center, Martinsburg, WV 25404
Phone (304) 263-4971, Fax (304) 267-5840, E-mail: [email protected]
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday May 26 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Charles Town City Hall, 101 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV by the City of Charles Town Planning Commission on the following matter:
SLD2023-10: Mark Roper is seeking to develop a preliminary plan of nine townhomes and one single-family detached home. The properties are located on empty lots between W. Academy Street and Ann Street, and are identified as Tax District 3/Map 4/Parcels 101, 105, 106.
To access additional information, please visit www.charlestownwv.us. Under the ‘Government’ tab, go to ‘Agendas and Minutes’. This information will be accessible by the close of business on the Friday prior to the meeting.
Written comments can be mailed to City Staff at P.O. Box 14, or dropped off at City Hall at 101 E. Washington St., Charles Town, WV. Call 304-724-3248 for questions. Public comments are welcome at the scheduled public hearing.
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF RANSON
The Ranson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 1, 2026, at Ranson City Hall, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV. The purpose of the public hearing is to accept public comments on a reduction of guaranteed surety bond for the Phase 4 of subdivision Presidents Pointe, located off Presidents Pointe Avenue. The reduction is for $1,495,271.42 out of the total bonded amount of $2,495,975.64.
All persons are invited to attend and make comments about the bond reduction. If you cannot attend but wish to comment, you may write to the following address prior to May 29, 2026: City of Ranson, Attn: Community Development Department, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV 25438 or email [email protected]. Written comments received prior to May 29, 2026, will be provided to the Planning Commission and inserted into the official record.
Dept. of Community Development
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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING ON
PART 17 BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE, CHAPTER 3 LOCAL PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 1759 VACANT BUILDINGS
The City of Charles Town will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 7:00 pm, prevailing time, to consider an amendment to the Codified Ordinance with Regard to Part 17 Building and Housing Code, Chapter 3 Local Provisions, Article 1759 Vacant Buildings. The proposed ordinance, which was introduced to City Council by first reading on May 4, 2026, may be inspected by the public at the Office of the City Clerk by visiting City Hall at 101 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV or by emailing the Deputy City Clerk at [email protected] and requesting an electronic copy.
Any person interested in this matter may appear before the Charles Town City Council at the City Hall, 101 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, West Virginia, and present any comment or protest thereto. Persons wishing to appear before Council to make live remote comment must enroll with the Deputy City Clerk at [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm on June 1, 2026.
Following this hearing City Council may act upon the proposed ordinance by public motion and vote.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: NAME CHANGE OF: EMILY ANNE RUTHERFORD TO EMILY ANNE TANSILL
CIVIL ACTION NUMBER: 26-P-69
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Notice is hereby given that on the 17TH day of June, 2026, at 2:45 P.M. on said day, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard EMILY ANNE RUTHERFORD applied by Petition to the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia for the entry of an order by said Court changing their name from EMILY ANNE RUTHERFORD TO EMILY ANNE TANSILL at which time and place any interested party may appear and be heard, if they so desire. You are hereby notified that this matter may be rescheduled without further notice or publication. A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at her office: Clerk of Circuit Court, 119 North George Street, Charles Town, WV 25414.
Entered by the Clerk of said Court the 27TH day of April, 2026.
Tina Renner, Circuit Clerk
Jefferson County, West Virginia
By: Becky Chalk,
Deputy Clerk
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION
FAMILY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WV
To: Diego Efrain Rosario, Respondent
Magistrate Court Case No,: 26-M19D-00073 Family Court Civil Action No,: 26-DV-42
ORDER OF PUBLICATION DV EPO HEARING CONTINUATION
1. The object of this suit is to obtain protection from the Respondent.
2. The object of this publication by Class 1 legal advertisement is to notify Respondent of the extension of the original Emergency Protective Order prohibiting the above-named Respondent from having contact with certain individuals. This Order may affect property and other rights of the Respondent. Violating this Order may subject the Respondent to criminal sanctions. The Respondent is strongly encouraged to obtain a copy of this Extension of the Emergency Protective Order and Petition from the Circuit Clerk of the county listed above.
3. The Emergency Protective Order will remain in effect until May 27, 2026.
4. The Final Hearing Date is set for May 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. before the Jefferson County Family Court.
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:
It appearing by evidence duly taken in this action that you could not be found in or that you have left the State of West Virginia, you are hereby notified of the Order referenced above. A copy of the Petition and Order may be obtained at the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk’s office. This Emergency Protective Order will remain in effect until the 27th day of May, 2026.
Entered by the Clerk of said Court this 6th day of May, 2026.
Tina Renner
Clerk of the Court
By: D. Davis, Deputy Clerk
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