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Winter Storm Forces School and Office Closures in Charles Town

Winter Storm Forces School and Office Closures in Charles Town

Schools and government offices closed Monday due to snowstorm The Spirit of Jefferson | Sunday, January 5, 2025 By Staff In response to an impending snowstorm expected to blanket the region with 5 to 10 inches of snow, local schools, county government offices, and the court system in towns like Charles

Shepherdstown Residents Hold Vigil for Global Peace

Shepherdstown Residents Hold Vigil for Global Peace

Peace vigil, climate survey and conservation center tour The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Staff On Christmas Eve, nearly two dozen residents from Shepherdstown gathered for a candlelight vigil advocating for peace in Palestine, Lebanon, Israel, and Syria. Their gathering was part of a larger series of

A Heartwarming Reunion in Harpers Ferry's Charm

A Heartwarming Reunion in Harpers Ferry's Charm

Merchant milestone The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Tim Cook In a heartwarming nostalgic moment, Cindi Dunn of Harpers Ferry reminisced about assisting a young boy in selecting a necklace for his first girlfriend 20 years ago. Last year, the same now-adult man returned to her shop,

Local Schools Benefit from $10.4M Opioid Prevention Grants

West Virginia First Foundation distributes $10.4M statewide The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By From A Press Release The West Virginia First Foundation has allocated nearly $10.4 million to 38 organizations across the state to combat the ongoing opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

New Levy Funding School Police in Charles Town's Middle Schools

New Levy Funding School Police in Charles Town's Middle Schools

Police: Funding for middle school may not lead to more security officers right away The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson For the first time since 1946, funding from a renewed school levy will support police officers in middle schools across the county. However, local Sheriff’

Ongoing Investigation into Taisha Bailey's Murder in Ranson

Who killed Taisha Bailey? The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Tim Cook The investigation into the murder of Taisha Marie Bailey, who was fatally stabbed in her Ranson apartment two years ago, is ongoing, according to Ranson Police Chief Robbie Roberts and Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Matt

Year-Round Emergency Shelter Opens in Charles Town

JCCM begins year-round emergency shelter program The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Hinaa Noor Troy Bradshaw, a young homeless man, has found refuge at a new year-round emergency shelter run by Jefferson County Community Ministries in Charles Town. This program, which began in October, offers 24/7