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Elizabeth Wheeler Advocates for Community Engagement in Charles Town

EDITOR’S NOTE The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Staff On January 2, Elizabeth Wheeler addressed the Jefferson County Commission, emphasizing community engagement and collaborative efforts to enhance local initiatives that benefit residents in places like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. Her remarks underscored the importance of

Local Voices Urge New Ordinance Against Adult Obscenity

Jefferson County needs a local obscenity ordinance The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Michael Donnelly The Spirit of Jefferson expresses concern over the recent repeal of a local ordinance protecting children from exposure to obscene adult performances. The author, a dedicated community member and youth soccer coach,

Charles Town Invites Public Input on Route 51 Intersection Redesign

Route 51 intersection redesign pubic meeting The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Staff On January 29 at 6 p.m., Charles Town officials will host a community meeting at Wright Denny Intermediate School to gather public input on the redesign of the city's 'Y&

Goals Set for County Development and Legislation in Charles Town

Staff recommends 13 commission goals for 2025 The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent workshop hosted by The Spirit of Jefferson, local officials, including county administrator Edwina Benites, outlined 13 priority goals for this year that include substantial developments such as acquiring the

NAACP Leadership Transition: Twyman Succeeds Rutherford

Stepping forward The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson George Rutherford, a significant figure in local civil rights activism, stepped down as president of the NAACP's Jefferson County Chapter after 50 years of dedicated service. His successor, Donaldson Twyman, 70, emphasized Rutherford's

Land Use Provision Removed from 2045 Plan in Charles Town

County commission strikes ''1.4' provision from updated comprehensive development plan The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 22, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent vote by the county commission, a controversial provision concerning land use was removed from the proposed 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Jack Hefestay

Charles Town Farmer and Shepherdstown Engineer Join Planning Commission

Two selected for county planning commission positions The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 22, 2025 By Staff Report The Spirit of Jefferson reports that a farmer from Charles Town and a Shepherdstown civil engineer have been appointed to the county planning commission. Bruce Chrisman, who operates Honey Locust Farms and