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Tax Rate Changes and Impacts for Charles Town Homeowners

Tax Rate Changes and Impacts for Charles Town Homeowners

Laying the Levy amid property tax questions The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an April session, the Jefferson County Commission carried out its annual practice of 'laying the levy,' a routine yet complex process concerning property taxes. While homeowners and business proprietors

Charles Town's Old Opera House Presents 'Urinetown' Musical

Charles Town's Old Opera House Presents 'Urinetown' Musical

A satirical take on politics, capitalism and social responsibility The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a satirical take on societal issues, the musical comedy 'Urinetown' is set to light up the stage at Charles Town's Old Opera House Theatre Company.

Masterworks Chorale to Premiere 'Sprinkle Coal Dust' in Shepherdstown

Masterworks Chorale to Premiere 'Sprinkle Coal Dust' in Shepherdstown

World premiere of Mine Wars production to kick off at Shepherd University The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, April 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Masterworks Chorale will unveil the world premiere of Walker Williams' oratorio, “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave,” at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown. This 45-minute piece

Martinsburg Rally Draws Hundreds Against Trump Policies

Martinsburg Rally Draws Hundreds Against Trump Policies

Demonstrations continue in Eastern Panhandle, most recently in Martinsburg where 400-plus area residents banded together The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, April 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday, over 450 residents gathered for a rally in Martinsburg to voice their concerns against the Trump administration's policies. Participants held

Commission Boosts Local Grant-Writing Efforts for Treatment Center

Commission Boosts Local Grant-Writing Efforts for Treatment Center

JCC reverses course on fight with state grant-writing organization The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, April 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent decision reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, the Jefferson County Commission has changed its stance on funding a state grant-writing organization, Region 9, and is instead enhancing

Concerns Arise Over New Water Advisory Committee Structure in Charles Town

Concerns Arise Over New Water Advisory Committee Structure in Charles Town

Commission forms new Water Advisory Committee despite composition disagreement The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, April 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Jefferson County Commission has reestablished a Water Advisory Committee (WAC), stirring dissatisfaction among local residents regarding its new structure. Originally anchored by bylaws

Charles Town Prosecutor Announces 28 Recent Grand Jury Indictments

Charles Town Prosecutor Announces 28 Recent Grand Jury Indictments

Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney releases list of 28 grand jury indictments The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, April 21, 2025 By Staff On April 16 and 17, the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's office, as reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, released a list of 28 grand jury indictments from