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Review of Stipend Policy for Administrators in Local Schools

Review of Stipend Policy for Administrators in Local Schools

School board agrees to review 2020 targeted ‘stipend’ policy The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Tim Cook The Spirit of Jefferson reports that local school officials are revisiting a 2020 policy that provides annual stipends to administrators and select staff in the district. Originally implemented with 52

Charles Town Councilman Advocates for CTUB Reform

Charles Town Councilman Advocates for CTUB Reform

CTUB and City Hall The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, Charles Town Councilman Mike George has urged changes to the composition of the Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) due to ongoing political tensions regarding the

Elizabeth Wheeler Advocates for Community Engagement in Charles Town

EDITOR’S NOTE The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Staff On January 2, Elizabeth Wheeler addressed the Jefferson County Commission, emphasizing community engagement and collaborative efforts to enhance local initiatives that benefit residents in places like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. Her remarks underscored the importance of

Local Voices Urge New Ordinance Against Adult Obscenity

Jefferson County needs a local obscenity ordinance The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Michael Donnelly The Spirit of Jefferson expresses concern over the recent repeal of a local ordinance protecting children from exposure to obscene adult performances. The author, a dedicated community member and youth soccer coach,

Charles Town Invites Public Input on Route 51 Intersection Redesign

Route 51 intersection redesign pubic meeting The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Staff On January 29 at 6 p.m., Charles Town officials will host a community meeting at Wright Denny Intermediate School to gather public input on the redesign of the city's 'Y&

Goals Set for County Development and Legislation in Charles Town

Staff recommends 13 commission goals for 2025 The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent workshop hosted by The Spirit of Jefferson, local officials, including county administrator Edwina Benites, outlined 13 priority goals for this year that include substantial developments such as acquiring the

NAACP Leadership Transition: Twyman Succeeds Rutherford

Stepping forward The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson George Rutherford, a significant figure in local civil rights activism, stepped down as president of the NAACP's Jefferson County Chapter after 50 years of dedicated service. His successor, Donaldson Twyman, 70, emphasized Rutherford's