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Addressing Pollution and Conserving the Shenandoah River: A Community Effort Towards Recovery

Addressing Pollution and Conserving the Shenandoah River: A Community Effort Towards Recovery

A river in recovery The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, October 9, 2024 By Thomas Caldwell In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, the Shenandoah River is explored as a vital waterway entwined with both natural beauty and cultural significance, while being plagued by persistent pollution from industrial activities

Delinquent Tax List Published: Jefferson County 2023 Taxes Due and Certified for Collection

LEGAL ADS - DELINQUENT TAX LIST, OCT. 3, 2024 EDITION The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 3, 2024 By Staff In the October 3, 2024 edition of The Spirit of Jefferson, a comprehensive list of properties in Jefferson County with delinquent taxes for the year 2023 is published. This announcement

Notice of Estates, Sales, and Court Proceedings in Jefferson County

LEGAL ADS - OCT. 3, 2024 EDITION The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 3, 2024 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson published the 'LEGAL ADS - OCT. 3, 2024 EDITION,' detailing various legal announcements in Jefferson County, including notices of estate administration, a trustee's sale, and

Charles Town Library Introduces Innovative Reading Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired

Sounding words to life for the visually impaired The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 3, 2024 By Brian Christopher The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town Library has introduced a new assistive technology for the visually impaired, dyslexic individuals, and those with reading difficulties. Thanks to the efforts

The Double-Edged Sword of AI: Educational Challenges and Energy Demands

The Double-Edged Sword of AI: Educational Challenges and Energy Demands

Artificial intelligence—good or bad? The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 3, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a recent lecture at Shepherd University, Harriet Pearson, a former tech lawyer, raised concerns about the effects of advanced artificial intelligence on education and society. She noted that the sophistication of AI outputs

Engaging Community Events: AARP Meeting, 4-H Kickoff, and Flea Market Fundraiser in October

Engaging Community Events: AARP Meeting, 4-H Kickoff, and Flea Market Fundraiser in October

Flea market fundraiser, mansion tours, railroad festival and spooky stories The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 3, 2024 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports on several community events scheduled for October, including the AARP Chapter 799 meeting featuring a talk by Stephen Allen on Oct. 10, the Jefferson County

Unearthing the Heroes of John Brown's Harpers Ferry Raid

Unearthing the Heroes of John Brown's Harpers Ferry Raid

Overlooked in history The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 3, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In the article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, author Bob O’Connor explores the untold stories of the 20 men and two women who supported John Brown during his 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, an