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Alfred R. Waud: The Frontline Artist of the Civil War

Alfred R. Waud: The Frontline Artist of the Civil War

Drawing on history The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, November 21, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, historian Allan Tischler discusses the adventurous life of Alfred R. Waud, a lesser-known artist who, unlike Mathew Brady, sketched the American Civil War from the front lines.

Jefferson County Commission Considers Major Increase in Development Impact Fees

Jefferson County Commission Considers Major Increase in Development Impact Fees

Commissioners hear recommendations for higher development impact fees The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, November 21, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a special meeting reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, the Jefferson County Commission discussed proposed increases to development impact fees on new construction, following insights from a study conducted by

Republican Candidates Sweep Jefferson County Commission Seats in 2024 Election

Candidate Q&A The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, November 21, 2024 By Erik Anderson In the 2024 general election, all four contested seats for the Jefferson County Commission were won by Republican candidates, as reported by The Spirit of Jefferson. Michael Mood secured the Middleway District seat with 55%

Community Reacts Strongly to Misnaming in Water Bottling Plant Proposal

Community Reacts Strongly to Misnaming in Water Bottling Plant Proposal

Middleway water bottling plant plan deemed incomplete The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, November 21, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a recent meeting covered by The Spirit of Jefferson, a representative's failure to correctly name Middleway while presenting a one-million-square-foot water bottling facility plan sparked an uproar among nearly

Charles Town Council Approves Plan for Outdoor Drinking Zone

Charles Town Council Approves Plan for Outdoor Drinking Zone

Sip and stroll The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, November 21, 2024 By Tim Cook In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, the Charles Town City Council voted 7-1 to draft an ordinance for a designated downtown zone allowing pedestrians to carry and drink beer and wine outside. The

John Doyle: A Prominent Democratic Figure in Jefferson County Politics

EDITOR'S NOTE The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, November 15, 2024 By Staff In an updated note from The Spirit of Jefferson, it is clarified that John Doyle, who has run as a Democratic candidate for public office 17 times in Jefferson County, won 13 of those elections. His

Tragic House Fire in Middleway Claims Life of Female Resident

Middleway house fire claims life of resident The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, November 14, 2024 By Erik Anderson On November 4, a house fire on Sulphur Springs Road near Middleway resulted in the tragic death of a resident, as reported by The Spirit of Jefferson. Fire units responded shortly before