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Fasnacht Festivities: Winter Farewell Celebrated in Local Towns

Fasnacht Festivities: Winter Farewell Celebrated in Local Towns

See ya, Old Man Winter The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 By Andrew Spellman The Spirit of Jefferson explores the vibrant Fasnacht tradition, where communities like those in Helvetia and Hagerstown bid farewell to winter through lively celebrations. Residents from nearby areas engage in festivities, whether by donning

Ranson Police Chief Faces Lawsuit for Sexual Harassment

Ranson Police Chief Faces Lawsuit for Sexual Harassment

Ranson police chief accused of sexual harassment The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, March 3, 2025 By Erik Anderson A former employee of the Ranson Police Department, Angela C. Snyder, has filed a lawsuit against the city and Police Chief Robbie Roberts, alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination. Snyder, who worked

Tradewinds Flooring in Charles Town Announces Liquidation Sale

Tradewinds Flooring in Charles Town Announces Liquidation Sale

Tradewinds Flooring to hold liquidation and estate sale as business closes The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Staff Tradewinds Flooring, located on W. Washington St. in Charles Town, is set to hold a liquidation and estate sale from Thursday to Sunday amid its closure. The event, offering

Local Commissioners Approve Legal Fee Reimbursement for Krouse and Jackson

Local Commissioners Approve Legal Fee Reimbursement for Krouse and Jackson

Commission pays $43K in legal costs for Krouse and Jackson, sends them a bill The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent meeting reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, the local commissioners unanimously decided to reimburse $43,000 in legal fees related to the

Harpers Ferry Schools Launch Program to Combat Drug Addiction Trauma

Harpers Ferry Schools Launch Program to Combat Drug Addiction Trauma

County schools receive funds to develop a drug-addiction trauma prevention program The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson Spirit The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the local school system has received a $50,000 grant for its Prevention Education Project, aimed at high school students affected

Charles Town City Council Secures American Public University Land

Charles Town City Council Secures American Public University Land

Charles Town city council finalizes sale of American Public University System property The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town city council has finalized the sale of a 2.8-acre vacant property formerly owned by the American Public University

Ranson Man Charged with Strangling Girlfriend

Ranson Man Charged with Strangling Girlfriend

Ranson man accused of strangling girlfriend The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Staff In Ranson, a 36-year-old man, George Daniel Saum, faces a felony strangulation charge after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend at their home. Saum pleaded not guilty in court and was released on a $30,000