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Harpers Ferry's River Riders Gears Up for a Thriving Summer

Harpers Ferry's River Riders Gears Up for a Thriving Summer

River Riders ready to welcome summer guests and build upon fast start to spring, overwhelmingly successful winter The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As summer approaches, River Riders in Harpers Ferry is excited to welcome visitors and build on a successful winter and strong spring

Harpers Ferry's Greg Vaughn Re-elected Mayor, Emphasizes Integrity

Harpers Ferry's Greg Vaughn Re-elected Mayor, Emphasizes Integrity

Harpers Ferry election results hold; Vaughn talks on goals for next two years The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Harpers Ferry, W.Va., the election canvass confirmed Mayor Greg Vaughn's victory over challenger Zach Morse, reaffirming a commitment to ethics in governance.

New Legislation Addresses Reckless Driving in Charles Town Area

New Legislation Addresses Reckless Driving in Charles Town Area

House Bill 2871, a public safety bill jumpstarted by County Prosecutor Harvey and spearheaded by Del. Funkhouser, passed after four years of attempts in the legislature The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, June 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway After four years of advocating for improved road safety, a coalition led by

Charles Town Commission Advances Courthouse Plans Amid Criticism

JCC raises impact fees as it moves toward securing $16M building bond; Commission defends $35M facility purchase, upgrade against critics The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the local commission in Charles Town is moving forward with plans to purchase

Harpers Ferry Elections: Vaughn Re-elected Mayor, Carden Wins Recorder

Harpers Ferry Elections: Vaughn Re-elected Mayor, Carden Wins Recorder

Vaughn wins re-election in Harpers Ferry mayoral race; Carden takes recorder's seat The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In the recent mayoral election in Harpers Ferry, Greg Vaughn secured his re-election by a margin of 75 votes to challenger Zachary Morse's

Local Activists Rally Against Proposed Power Lines in Charles Town

Activist group pushes back on power line plan as power for Loudoun County data centers estimated at $440 million for West Virginia ratepayers The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway An activist group in Jefferson County is raising concerns about two proposed power transmission line projects,

Charles Town Mayor Mike George Focuses on Future of County Offices

Charles Town Mayor Mike George Focuses on Future of County Offices

George begins mayoral term negotiating the future of county office buildings The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, June 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The newly-elected mayor of Charles Town, Mike George, has returned from a family cruise and is prioritizing collaboration with the Jefferson County Commission to address the future of