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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'

Jaelyn Wratchford Joins Ranson City Council as At-Large Member

Jaelyn Wratchford Joins Ranson City Council as At-Large Member

Jaelyn Wratchford, a former Miss West Virginia winner, fills open at-large spot on Ranson City Council The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Ranson City Council appointed Jaelyn Wratchford, a Miss West Virginia 2021 winner and community volunteer, to fill an

Shepherdstown Leaders Urge Reinstatement of Municipal Voices

Shepherdstown Leaders Urge Reinstatement of Municipal Voices

An open letter to the Jefferson County Commission The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 By Staff In a recent open letter published by The Spirit of Jefferson, the elected leadership of Shepherdstown expressed their alarm over the Jefferson County Commission’s unilateral decision to alter the Jefferson County

Celebrating Civic Engagement in Charles Town: A Call for Good Trouble

Celebrating Civic Engagement in Charles Town: A Call for Good Trouble

LETTER: Good Trouble The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, July 25, 2025 By Staff In a heartfelt letter published by The Spirit of Jefferson, Kerstin Budlong reflects on her U.S. citizenship journey, which began on October 14, 1958, and her commitment to civic engagement. Inspired by John Lewis's