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Upcoming Municipal Elections in Charles Town and Ranson

Charles Town and Ranson municipal elections coming up The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Staff Municipal elections are set for Charles Town and Ranson, with votes taking place on May 22 and June respectively. Charles Town will elect a mayor and fill four council seats, each representing

Charles Town Officials Address Community Concerns and Zoning

Charles Town Officials Address Community Concerns and Zoning

Charles Town municipal footnotes The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Staff In a recent report by Charles Town City Manager John Nissel, key city initiatives were outlined, including a public input meeting on January 29 regarding the redesign of the important 'Y' intersection involving West

Judges Hammer and Cohee Sworn into New Judicial Circuit

Judges Hammer and Cohee Sworn into New Judicial Circuit

'Repeat after me' The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Staff On December 17, Judges David Hammer and Bridget Cohee took their oaths in a ceremony at the Jefferson County Court House, marking the establishment of the 28th Judicial Circuit, specifically for the county. Hammer, who

Ranson Celebrates the Opening of Its New Elementary School

Ranson Celebrates the Opening of Its New Elementary School

Dedication to education The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Staff On December 16, Ranson Elementary School was officially dedicated with attendees including local students, teachers, and officials. This new facility, located at 245 Ranson Campus Blvd, offers state-of-the-art amenities such as 31 classrooms, science labs, and a

The Day the Peace Was Lost: A Look at Flight 410's Impact

The Day the Peace Was Lost: A Look at Flight 410's Impact

Forgotten Flight 410 The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Thomas Caldwell On June 13, 1947, the serene mountains surrounding towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry were disrupted by a significant event that altered the calm of the region. This article from The Spirit of Jefferson captures

Ranson Man Pleads Guilty to Assault Charges Amid Murder Case

Ranson Man Pleads Guilty to Assault Charges Amid Murder Case

Calderon accepts plea in felony assault cases The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Tim Cook In a plea agreement with county prosecutors, David Antonio Calderon, a 46-year-old Ranson resident, has pled guilty to felony assault charges connected to two violent incidents in April, following his earlier charge

Charles Town's Old Opera House Unveils Traditional 'Nutcracker'

Charles Town's Old Opera House Unveils Traditional 'Nutcracker'

If it’s Christmas, it’s time for ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson Families in Charles Town are invited to the traditional holiday ballet, 'The Nutcracker,' returning to the Old Opera House Theatre Co. Steve Brewer, the theatre'