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Harpers Ferry Author Reveals Origins of Christmas Pickle

In a pickle of a situation about a particular Christmas ornament? Local author O'Connor solves mystery The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, October 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Local author Bob O'Connor, known for his Civil War writings, uncovers the origins of the Christmas pickle tradition in

Tune Up for Breast Cancer Awareness in Shepherdstown

Tune Up for Breast Cancer Awareness in Shepherdstown

Fight breast cancer and upgrade your brakes while you're at it The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, October 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Throughout October, the Brakes for Breasts program invites residents from towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry to support breast cancer awareness while ensuring vehicle safety.

Cara Keys Celebrated as Local Woman of Distinction by Girl Scouts

Keys named Woman of Distinction at annual Girl Scouts ceremony The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Cara Keys, the only female county commissioner in the Eastern Panhandle, was honored as a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Nation’s Capital Council for her

Middleway Day Festival Brings Community Together in Spirit

Middleway Day Festival Brings Community Together in Spirit

Celebration on Middleway Day: that’s the spirit in more ways than one The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, October 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday, Middleway thrived during its annual Middleway Day festival, drawing hundreds of visitors to celebrate the town's rich history and community spirit. Organized

Local Superintendents Discuss Legislative Impact on Schools

Local Superintendents Discuss Legislative Impact on Schools

From cell phones to discipline, panhandle superintendents have mixed feelings on bills The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent public panel, superintendents from Eastern Panhandle schools, including leaders from Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties, discussed the impact of West Virginia's legislature

Unveiling Harpers Ferry's Hidden Art Treasures at Exhibit

Unveiling Harpers Ferry's Hidden Art Treasures at Exhibit

The public finally gets to see Harpers Ferry's ‘local treasures’ at art exhibit The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that residents can view 17 previously unseen paintings of Harpers Ferry by Garnet Jex at a local exhibit. Chris

Free Narcan Kits Offered at Local 'Save A Life Day' Events

Free Narcan Kits Offered at Local 'Save A Life Day' Events

Five locations open for free 'Save A Life Day' in county on Thursday The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On September 25, five locations across Charles Town, Shepherdstown, and Harpers Ferry will participate in the nationwide 'Save A Life Day' by