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Shepherd University Students Challenge Candidates on Key Issues

Views from campus: Shepherd U. students question candidates The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, October 9, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In an article from The Spirit of Jefferson, college students at Shepherd University engage local political candidates in a forum addressing vital issues like public safety, education, and government services. They

Rucker and Doyle Discuss Divergent Views on Key Policies

Rucker and Doyle Discuss Divergent Views on Key Policies

State Senate candidates highlight their different views The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, October 9, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In a recent forum at Shepherd University, Republican incumbent state Senator Patricia Rucker and her Democratic challenger John Doyle engaged in a constructive dialogue, outlining their contrasting views on key legislative and

Unearthing the Heroes of John Brown's Harpers Ferry Raid

Unearthing the Heroes of John Brown's Harpers Ferry Raid

Overlooked in history The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 3, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In the article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, author Bob O’Connor explores the untold stories of the 20 men and two women who supported John Brown during his 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, an

Community Voices Heard: Efforts to Address Riverside Issues in Jefferson County

Down by the riverside The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 3, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In an effort to address concerns about trash, illegal parking, and traffic congestion in the public and private riverside areas of Millville and Bloomery roads, over 400 residents participated in an online survey organized by