Ranson NewsLocal news for Ranson, WV continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Food tax lowers to 3 percent in West Virginia, still higher than surrounding states- June 30, 2008 Andre Graves doesn't buy Gov. Joe Manchin's argument that another reduction in the state sales tax on food is supposed to help grocers like him in Jefferson County compete with out-of-state stores.http://www.topix.net/city/ranson-wv/2008/06/food-tax-lowers-to-3-percent-in-west-virginia-... Pressure scuttles gun ban- June 24, 2008 ' The Ranson City Council is expected to abandon efforts to pass a proposed ordinance that would ban firearms from city-owned property due to pressure from gun rights groups.http://www.topix.net/city/ranson-wv/2008/06/pressure-scuttles-gun-ban?fromrss=1 Farm Day shares rural way of life- June 23, 2008 ' Now in its seventh year, Jefferson County's annual Farm Day has become a big attraction for those who want to get a firsthand view of working farms in the area.http://www.topix.net/city/ranson-wv/2008/06/farm-day-shares-rural-way-of-life?fromrss=1 W.Va. bridge named for doctor who fought for it- June 21, 2008 As the sign naming the bridge over Interstate 81 at City Hospital for Dr. C. Vincent Townsend Sr.http://www.topix.net/city/ranson-wv/2008/06/w-va-bridge-named-for-doctor-who-fought-for-it... Officer rewarded for role in rescue.....- June 18, 2008 ' Cpl. Keith Sigulinsky of the Ranson Police Department, one of the officers who was instrumental in the rescue of a Jefferson County Sheriff's deputy shot last year, was honored by the city Tuesday night as ...http://www.topix.net/city/ranson-wv/2008/06/officer-rewarded-for-role-in-rescue?fromrss=1 Still no paychecks for laid-off AB&C Group workers- June 13, 2008 Hundreds of laid-off AB&C Group workers will have to wait longer for pay they say is due them after the bulk-mailing company suddenly went out of business March 14.http://www.topix.net/city/ranson-wv/2008/06/still-no-paychecks-for-laid-off-ab-c-group-wor... Jefferson Co. storms kill cattle- June 10, 2008 Four cattle were killed during Wednesday's torrential storm in Jefferson County when a barn along Kabletown Road collapsed on the animals, according to the county's emergency manager.http://www.topix.net/city/ranson-wv/2008/06/jefferson-co-storms-kill-cattle?fromrss=1 Panel weighs office access- June 8, 2008 ' Jefferson County commissioners decided unanimously Thursday to evaluate handicapped accessibility in their public buildings after a resident in a wheelchair had problems getting into offices last week.http://www.topix.net/city/ranson-wv/2008/06/panel-weighs-office-access?fromrss=1 Storm pounds Panhandle- June 6, 2008 ' A powerful, fast-moving storm with wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph passed through the Eastern Panhandle on Wednesday afternoon, uprooting trees, downing power lines, damaging homes and causing significant ...http://www.topix.net/city/ranson-wv/2008/06/storm-pounds-panhandle?fromrss=1 Easy wheelchair access a problem- June 4, 2008 ' A Jefferson County resident trying to pay his property taxes last week had an unpleasant surprise when he tried to enter the assessor's and tax offices - ' they're not easily accessible for people in ...http://www.topix.net/city/ranson-wv/2008/06/easy-wheelchair-access-a-problem?fromrss=1 |