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Ranson Police Chief Robbie Roberts Demotes Amid Crisis

Ranson Police Chief Robbie Roberts Demotes Amid Crisis

Chief Roberts self-demotes in Ranson police department, Mayor-elect Suits looks to hire new chief, solve recruitment crisis The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant transition for Ranson's police department, Chief Robbie Roberts voluntarily demoted himself to captain as announced by outgoing

Shepherdstown Commemorates 250th Anniversary of Bee Line March

Bee Line March takes on more significance this year The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday, Shepherdstown marked the 250th anniversary of the Bee Line March, honoring the local riflemen who supported George Washington during the Revolutionary War. The event, detailed in The Spirit

Shepherdstown Rally Unites Residents Against Overreach

Shepherdstown Rally Unites Residents Against Overreach

I was one of over 1,000 at the 'No Kings' protest in Shepherdstown The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports on the recent 'No Kings' protest in Shepherdstown, where over a thousand individuals united peacefully to

Shepherdstown Commemorates 250 Years of Bee Line March

Shepherdstown Commemorates 250 Years of Bee Line March

Bee Line March kicks off a litany of Revolutionary War events The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday morning, the General Adam Stephen Chapter of The Sons of the American Revolution led a march commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Bee Line March of

Local Leaders Address Power Transmission Line Concerns

Local leaders speak on transmission line project aimed at County The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the proposed power transmission line project gains attention, local leaders from Charles Town, including Jefferson County Commission President Pasha Majdi, express their concerns. Majdi advocates against using eminent

Harpers Ferry's River Riders Gears Up for a Thriving Summer

Harpers Ferry's River Riders Gears Up for a Thriving Summer

River Riders ready to welcome summer guests and build upon fast start to spring, overwhelmingly successful winter The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As summer approaches, River Riders in Harpers Ferry is excited to welcome visitors and build on a successful winter and strong spring

Harpers Ferry's Greg Vaughn Re-elected Mayor, Emphasizes Integrity

Harpers Ferry's Greg Vaughn Re-elected Mayor, Emphasizes Integrity

Harpers Ferry election results hold; Vaughn talks on goals for next two years The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Harpers Ferry, W.Va., the election canvass confirmed Mayor Greg Vaughn's victory over challenger Zach Morse, reaffirming a commitment to ethics in governance.