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Charles Town

Charles Town, West Virginia, is a historic city founded in 1786. Known for its rich heritage, it's the county seat of Jefferson County and features well-preserved architecture, museums, and the courthouse where abolitionist John Brown was tried. The city offers scenic views, quaint shops, and a gateway to the Shenandoah Valley, making it a charming destination steeped in American history.

High School Students Gain Classroom Experience Through Grow Your Own Program

High School Students Gain Classroom Experience Through Grow Your Own Program

Grow Your Own students shadow teachers at Wildwood Middle School The Journal | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 By Ainsley Hall The Journal reports on Jefferson County Schools' Grow Your Own program, which allows high school students to acquire hands-on teaching experience by shadowing educators at various schools, including Wildwood Middle

Community Engagement Events in the Eastern Panhandle: Dinner, Theater, and Markets

Around the Region - The Journal | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 By Staff The Journal reports on various upcoming community events in the Eastern Panhandle, including a spaghetti dinner hosted by the Knights of Pythias in Ranson, an AARP meeting in Martinsburg, collage-making sessions, the Rude Mechanicals' presentation of Shakespeare&

Richard Zigler: Humorous Insights from a Farming Life

ABOUT THE AUTHOR The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 By Staff Richard Zigler, who hails from a farming background, cultivates crops and raises cattle near Charles Town. His writing is characterized by a humorous approach that highlights his opinions and personal observations. This article, published by The Spirit

Richard Zigler: A Farmer's Perspective on Life and Humor

ABOUT THE AUTHOR The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 By Staff Richard Zigler, an author from a farming background near Charles Town, utilizes humor in his writing to express his opinions and observations on various topics. His unique perspective, drawn from his experiences as a farmer, allows him

Rural Life's Odors: Discontent at Glenn's Barber Shop

He moved! The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 By Richard Zigler In a light-hearted narrative published by The Spirit of Jefferson, the author shares a personal experience at Glenn's Barber Shop in Charles Town, highlighting the unpleasant smell of manure that fills the air due to

Frustrations Over Local Farming Odors at Glenn's Barber Shop

He moved! The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 By Richard Zigler In a lighthearted narrative published by The Spirit of Jefferson, the author recounts a visit to Glenn's Barber Shop in Charles Town on a spring morning. He reflects on the scent of manure prevalent in

Upcoming Veterans Day Celebrations in Brunswick, Bolivar, and Charles Town, MD

Veterans Day events The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports on several Veterans Day events in Maryland, highlighting Brunswick's 92nd Annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 10, featuring antique vehicles and military units, along with parades in Bolivar and Charles