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Local Officials Condemn Removal of Historical Exhibits at Harpers Ferry Park

Local Officials Condemn Removal of Historical Exhibits at Harpers Ferry Park

Around 30 items have been flagged for removal or covering at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park following Trump Administration's orders, spurring one Harpers Ferry councilman to speak out The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent move that echoes past historical conflicts,

Charles Town Utility Board Secures Water Service Territory

Charles Town Utility Board Secures Water Service Territory

CTUB wins territory dispute with American Water; PSC judge: contested development ‘exclusive’ to CTUB The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, September 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) has emerged victorious in a territorial dispute with West Virginia American Water regarding water service for a large mixed-use

Gary Bergel’s Landscape Photography Exhibit at South Jefferson Library

‘If you give me a space, I can fill it’ The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, September 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, artist Gary Bergel showcases his landscape photography in the exhibit 'Chasing Beauty/Close to Home' at the

Ranson Woman Faces Felony Charges for Restaurant Burglary

Ranson Woman Faces Felony Charges for Restaurant Burglary

Woman accused of felony burglary in Ranson The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 By Staff Tina Michelle Waldron, a 50-year-old woman with a history of misdemeanor shoplifting, has been charged with felony burglary and grand larceny following an incident at the New China restaurant in Ranson. Police reports

New Day Report Center Aims to Help Charles Town Residents

New Day Report Center Aims to Help Charles Town Residents

County working to stand up new day report center The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that local officials are establishing a new day report center aimed at providing an alternative to incarceration for individuals arrested for non-violent offenses related to

Local Governments Face Surge in Scam Emails in Ranson and Beyond

Local Governments Face Surge in Scam Emails in Ranson and Beyond

City governments hit with scam emails, Ranson business scammed out of $6K The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, September 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Recent reports from The Spirit of Jefferson reveal that municipalities in Charles Town, Shepherdstown, and Ranson are facing an increase in scam emails targeting local governments and

Randox Laboratories Advances Production in Kearneysville

Randox Laboratories Advances Production in Kearneysville

Randox to expand its local facility The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, September 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Randox Laboratories, an international medical diagnostics firm with a facility in Kearneysville, is set to upgrade its local site from a sales center to a full-scale production laboratory. This expansion will enhance its