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Ranson’s Oak Lee Drive Intersection Continues to Pose Risks

Ranson’s Oak Lee Drive Intersection Continues to Pose Risks

Oak Lee Drive in Ranson remains dangerous despite signal sequence change The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Oak Lee Drive in Ranson remains a hazardous intersection despite recent traffic signal adjustments intended to enhance visibility. Since the new Ranson

Commission Restructures JCDA Board Amidst Tensions with Charles Town Councilwoman

Commission Restructures JCDA Board Amidst Tensions with Charles Town Councilwoman

Jefferson County Commission and Councilwoman Ricketts spar over JCDA board remake The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the August 7 meeting, the Jefferson County Commission engaged in a heated discussion with Charles Town councilwoman Ricketts regarding the restructuring of the Jefferson County Development Authority

Charles Town's Unique Chance to Revitalize Downtown

Charles Town's Unique Chance to Revitalize Downtown

OP-ED: A once-in-a-generation opportunity for downtown Charles Town The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson highlights a pivotal opportunity for downtown revitalization in Charles Town, as local leaders advocate for the city to purchase Washington Street properties from the county. This strategic

Charles Town Utility Board Challenges American Water in Turf War

Charles Town Utility Board Challenges American Water in Turf War

A public-private turf war: PSC staff and JCC formally support CTUB in case against West Virginia American Water The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent hearing, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia examined a territorial dispute between the Charles Town Utility Board

Historic Courthouse in Charles Town Could Become New Museum

Historic Courthouse in Charles Town Could Become New Museum

Jefferson County Museum proposes taking over historic courthouse The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that with the county's judicial functions relocating to a new facility on North George Street, the Jefferson County Museum has expressed interest in transforming

Local Town Councils Oppose JCDA Board Restructuring

Local Town Councils Oppose JCDA Board Restructuring

Municipal leaders mixed on JCDA shakeup; Charles Town and Shepherdstown take most pointed stances against move by JCC The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent response to changes made by the county commission regarding the Jefferson County Development Authority, municipal leaders from towns

Exploring Identity in Shepherdstown's Theater Festival

Exploring Identity in Shepherdstown's Theater Festival

Questioning identity: Taking a look at two more CATF productions The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In the latest edition of The Spirit of Jefferson, the Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University showcases its 2025 season with world premiere plays, including 'Magdalene'