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Washington Landing Opens Doors: New Apartment Complex in Charles Town

Getting the word out on a new apartment complex The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In a recent event reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, Washington Landing, a new apartment complex in Charles Town, celebrated its ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 20. Stacey Rader, the director

Shepherdstown Town Council Supports Theater Festival Amid Economic Challenges

Shepherdstown municipal footnotes The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Staff In a unanimous decision during the regular monthly meeting on November 13, the Shepherdstown Town Council addressed a funding request from the Contemporary American Theater Festival, seeking $100,000 in donations to mitigate financial challenges stemming from

Charles Town Council Meeting Updates: Utility Improvements, Cemetery Markers, and New Appointments

Charles Town Council Meeting Updates: Utility Improvements, Cemetery Markers, and New Appointments

Charles Town municipal footnotes The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Staff In a recent meeting on Nov. 18, Charles Town City Manager John Nissel provided updates to the city council regarding various community projects and initiatives, as reported by The Spirit of Jefferson. Key highlights included the

Tabb Family Receives Award for Environmental Contributions and Recycling Initiatives

Tabb Family Receives Award for Environmental Contributions and Recycling Initiatives

Tabb family honored for recycling efforts The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a ceremony held at the Kearneysville Tree Fruit Research and Education Center, Jefferson County Commissioner Jane Tabb and her family were honored with a posthumous Recycling Champion award for her late husband,

Trends in Student Enrollment Across Jefferson County Schools (2016-2025)

Counting kids in classrooms The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports on the enrollment trends in Jefferson County schools from 2016 to 2025, illustrating fluctuations in student populations across elementary, middle, and high schools. Data reveals a decline in enrollments at some

Jefferson County School Board Implements Stricter Attendance Policy

Jefferson County School Board Implements Stricter Attendance Policy

Tougher student attendance policy adopted The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Jefferson County School Board has implemented a new attendance policy on November 12, aligning with a stricter state policy. This policy focuses on increased efforts by administrators

Harpers Ferry Man, 21, Charged with Sexually Soliciting Minor

Harpers Ferry man charged with sexually soliciting a minor The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a recent report by The Spirit of Jefferson, Jayson Donovan Hughes, a 21-year-old man from Harpers Ferry, was charged with soliciting sexually explicit images from a 15-year-old girl in