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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

Traffic Disruption in Charles Town Due to Vehicle Collision

Traffic Disruption in Charles Town Due to Vehicle Collision

Car crash closes street in Charles Town The Spirit of Jefferson | Saturday, June 7, 2025 By Staff A car crash on East Washington Street in Charles Town caused the closure of the road between Seminary Street and Church Street shortly after 11 a.m. on Saturday. The collision involved a

Support for Mayor Greg Vaughn in Harpers Ferry Election

Support for Mayor Greg Vaughn in Harpers Ferry Election

ADDY: 'Re-elect Harpers Ferry Mayor Greg Vaughn' The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, June 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, Dr. Jim Addy, a former mayor of Harpers Ferry, endorses the re-election of Mayor Greg Vaughn, citing significant accomplishments during his

Local Activist Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge

Local Activist Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge

Woman who sued commissioner arrested on unrelated domestic charge The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, June 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Christy Stadig, a local political activist known for her lawsuit against a commissioner that incurred over $11,000 in legal fees for the county, was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic

Bakerton Resident Revives Irish Heritage Through Home Restoration

Bakerton Resident Revives Irish Heritage Through Home Restoration

Quarryman's Rest listed on National Register of Historic Places The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, June 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a bid to restore the Irish heritage of Bakerton, resident Kaila Lamp has purchased an abandoned 18th-century home that once served Irish immigrants. For $28,500, she

Shepherdstown Celebrates First Gay Pride Parade

Shepherdstown Celebrates First Gay Pride Parade

Shepherdstown has never had its own Pride Parade. So they kicked off this year's Pride Month with a celebration of firsts. The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, June 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherdstown kicked off Pride Month with its inaugural Gay Pride Parade, a historic event approved by

Zachary Morse Aims to Modernize Governance in Harpers Ferry

Zachary Morse Aims to Modernize Governance in Harpers Ferry

Morse running for Harpers Ferry mayor, says he wants to take 'modern and inclusive' approach The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Zachary Morse, a former town council member and current president of the Harpers Ferry Planning Commission, seeks to become the mayor of