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Tragic MARC Train Accident Impacts Sandy Hook and Harpers Ferry

Tragic MARC Train Accident Impacts Sandy Hook and Harpers Ferry

One person identified in Tuesday's deadly MARC train accident The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, May 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A tragic accident involving MARC train 875 occurred on May 6 in Sandy Hook, Maryland, resulting in the deaths of two individuals walking on the tracks. The identified

Shepherdstown's Town Run Theater Company to Premiere 'Bleeding Kansas'

Shepherdstown's Town Run Theater Company to Premiere 'Bleeding Kansas'

'Bleeding Kansas' to kick off Town Run Theater Company's inaugural show season The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, May 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Town Run Theater Company is set to debut its inaugural production, 'Bleeding Kansas', at the historic Shepherdstown Opera House on

Shepherdstown's Community Markets Faces Staffing Crisis

Shepherdstown's Community Markets Faces Staffing Crisis

Two-thirds of staff cut at Community Markets Inc., a group that feeds the hungry The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant blow to local efforts combating hunger, Community Markets Inc. (CMI), located near Shepherdstown, has lost two-thirds of its workforce due to recent

Mayoral Candidates Unite for Walkability Focus in Charles Town

Mayoral Candidates Unite for Walkability Focus in Charles Town

Mayoral candidates share common goals for Charles Town at forum The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent forum in Charles Town, mayoral candidates Joseph Burwell, Micheal George, and Michael Tolbert outlined their shared vision to enhance walkability in the city, engaging with about

Carrie Blessing Joins Shepherdstown Town Council Amid Changes

Carrie Blessing appointed to Shepherdstown Council The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, May 5, 2025 By Staff Carrie Blessing, a Democratic candidate for the Shepherdstown district seat on the Jefferson County Commission, has been appointed to the Shepherdstown town council. Her appointment fills a vacancy left by Chris Stroech, who resigned

Charles Town Utility Board Pursues Sidewinder Agreement Updates

Charles Town Utility Board Pursues Sidewinder Agreement Updates

CTUB demands Sidewinder update at every meeting until, changing course again The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Charles Town Utility Board has mandated discussions regarding Sidewinder Enterprises' water service agreement at every meeting until the Mountain Pure beverage packaging facility is operational or

Charles Town Utility Board to Enforce Regular Sludge Testing

Charles Town Utility Board to Enforce Regular Sludge Testing

CTUB sludge tests clear of forever chemicals; Board to institute a regular testing regimen The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town Utility Board plans to implement annual testing for 'forever chemicals' in its sewage treatment