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Valley North’s Proposed Transmission Line Has Sparked a Familiar Debate Over Land, Resources, Power

The character of Jefferson County is importantly vested in its land and history and both are under threat. One such threat comes from the efforts of the Valley North Project, a proposed high tension line carrying electricity east from Putnam County, WV. Immediately before its final destination in Frederick, County, Maryland, the 200 ft towers will pass through Jefferson County agricultural and historic lands with likely disruptions to residents' lives and property values. Mike Chalmers interviewed some of these residents, who are majorly opposed to the project.