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Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of March 23, 2026

Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 16, 2026

Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 9, 2026

Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County

Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details

Residential Development Proposed For Cranes Lane Property In Ranson

Plans For ICE Detention Facility In Williamsport Draws Protest

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Feb 2, 2026

Governor Morrisey Pushes Hard For 10% Cut to Personal Income Tax Rates

Severe Winter Storm In Jefferson County This Weekend — Resources

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 26, 2026

Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision

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Ranson Comprehensive Plan

Residential Development Proposed For Cranes Lane Property In Ranson

February 5, 2026 Tagged With: Cranes Lane, D.R. Horton, Ranson, Ranson Comprehensive Plan, residential growth, Sleepy Hollow subdivision

Cranes Lane looking east from subdivision site

The Ranson City Council is discussiong rezoning a property on Cranes Lane for a new housing subdivision. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Foundation Recaps 2024 Efforts

November 20, 2024 Tagged With: Housing Growth, In Print Dec 2024, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Foundation, Ranson Comprehensive Plan, rockwool

Dr. Christine Wimer addresses the Ranson City Council

Jefferson County Foundation is a regular presence at public meetings in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

Ranson City Council Plans To Adopt New Comprehensive Plan

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Apr 2024, Jefferson County Foundation, Ranson, Ranson Comprehensive Plan, Ranson Zoning, zoning

Chrissy Wimer addresses Ranson City Council

The Ranson City Council is scheduled to have a final reading and vote on the ordinance to adopt the 2035 comprehensive plan at it’s regular meeting on April 9 2024. Read the Full Story >>

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