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Mike George Leads Mayoral Race; Hartman Wins Ward 3 Seat in Charles Town

Mike George Leads Mayoral Race; Hartman Wins Ward 3 Seat in Charles Town

Preliminary results show George wins Charles Town mayoral race; Hartman, Sugrue take contested Ward seats The Spirit of Jefferson | Saturday, May 24, 2025 By Staff Preliminary results from the Charles Town Municipal Election indicate that Mike George is poised to become the city's next mayor, capturing approximately 55%

Revitalizing Downtown: A Collaborative Vision for Charles Town

An open letter to the residents of Charles Town: Let’s build a stronger downtown, together The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an open letter published by The Spirit of Jefferson, local leaders highlight a pivotal opportunity for revitalization in Charles Town as Jefferson

Harpers Ferry's Hill Top House Hotel Nears Construction Start

Harpers Ferry's Hill Top House Hotel Nears Construction Start

Community Reports: Hill Top House Hotel Gap Overlook opened for public access The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Hill Top House Hotel project in Harpers Ferry is nearing a groundbreaking milestone after 18 years since its acquisition by Fred and Karen Schaufeld. The team

Charles Town Seeks to Redevelop Downtown Buildings Amid Strains

Charles Town Seeks to Redevelop Downtown Buildings Amid Strains

Tension flares between Charles Town and JCC over downtown buildings as city wants agreement on $70K plan The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Tension arose between Charles Town officials and the Jefferson County Commission after the latter failed to discuss a potential partnership for redeveloping

Ranson Police Department Recruitment Faces New Challenges

Ranson Police Department Recruitment Faces New Challenges

Ranson fails to join the police pension program as department recruitment is still in danger The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Ranson City Council opted not to join a state pension program intended for the police department on May 20, which could exacerbate a

Harpers Ferry Candidates Engage Residents Ahead of Election

Harpers Ferry Candidates Engage Residents Ahead of Election

Residents question Harpers Ferry candidates who want to govern the town in June The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, May 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Harpers Ferry, candidates for key municipal positions, including mayor, recorder, and town council, participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Women’s Club. Among

Local Leaders Praise Decline in Opioid Deaths Amid Cuts Threat

Local Leaders Praise Decline in Opioid Deaths Amid Cuts Threat

Opioid overdose deaths in West Virginia plummeted more that 42% in 2024. Now, proposed cuts within DHHS could gut the programs responsible for that decline The Spirit of Jefferson | Saturday, May 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Published by The Spirit of Jefferson, the recent decline in opioid overdose deaths in