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Get Your Tickets for 'Calendar Girls' at Old Opera House

Tickets for the play The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson announces the upcoming production of 'Calendar Girls' at Charles Town's Old Opera House Theatre Co., running from February 7-16. This unique play features an engaging countdown theme and

Candidates Announced for Harpers Ferry Municipal Elections

Harpers Ferry municipal election candidates file The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Staff Harpers Ferry is gearing up for its municipal elections on June 10, where residents will vote for mayor, recorder, and five council members. Candidates include current councilman Zachary Morse, incumbent mayor Greg Vaughn, and

Shepherdstown Recorder Resigns Amid Mayor's Administration Change

Recorder resigns, citing exclusion from new mayor’s town hall changes The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent development concerning local governance, Chris Stroech, the recorder of Shepherdstown, resigned after just six months, citing a lack of cooperation and communication from the newly

Charles Town Council Moves to Purchase Land for Park and Outdoor Zone

Charles Town Council Moves to Purchase Land for Park and Outdoor Zone

Council advances APUS land purchase, downtown outdoor drinking zone The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Tim Cook The Charles Town City Council has initiated steps to acquire nearly 3 acres of vacant land from the American Public University System for $500,000. This land will be converted

Neal Barkus: Insights from a Local Shepherdstown Writer

ABOUT THE AUTHOR The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Staff Neal Barkus, a retired lawyer residing near Shepherdstown, shares insights from his life and writing experience at panprogressive.com. His perspectives may resonate with local readers invested in the community's cultural and social landscape, especially

Local Development Plan Revision Sparks Discussion in Charles Town

EDITOR'S NOTE The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Staff In a recent letter highlighted by The Spirit of Jefferson, Jean Zigler Kotch addresses significant revisions to the comprehensive development plan affecting planning in areas like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. The local county commission has

Kearneysville Seed Swap Brings Garden Enthusiasts Together

Kearneysville Seed Swap Brings Garden Enthusiasts Together

Seeds exchange The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson On January 25, the Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardeners hosted a lively seed swap at the Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, despite the winter weather. With over 70 attendees, the event highlighted the community’s passion for