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House Bill 3164: Annual Sex Offender Fee Sparks Debate in Local Lawmaking

House Bill 3164: Annual Sex Offender Fee Sparks Debate in Local Lawmaking

Delegates Consider Annual Fee For Sex Offenders; Some Worry It’s Overly Punitive West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia lawmakers are debating House Bill 3164, which would impose an annual $250 fee on sex offenders to help fund the maintenance of the state&

Ranson Lawmaker Proposes Annual Fee for Sex Offender Registry

Ranson Lawmaker Proposes Annual Fee for Sex Offender Registry

Delegates Consider Annual Fee For Sex Offenders; Some Worry It’s Overly Punitive West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia lawmakers, including Del. Bill Flanigan from Ranson, are debating House Bill 3164, which proposes a $250 annual fee for individuals registered on the state’

Middleway Faces Bottling Plant Rejection But Developers Persist

Middleway Faces Bottling Plant Rejection But Developers Persist

After Rejection, Developers ‘Pursuing All Options’ To Build Middleway Bottling Plant West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Despite a unanimous rejection from the Jefferson County Planning Commission regarding the Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility proposal in Middleway, developments are ongoing. Project partner Sean Masterson maintains

Middleway Residents Push Back Against Proposed Bottling Plant

Middleway Residents Push Back Against Proposed Bottling Plant

After Rejection, Developers ‘Pursuing All Options’ To Build Middleway Bottling Plant West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Planning Commission's unanimous rejection of the Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility proposal did not deter management partner Sean Masterson, who is exploring all

Celebrating Local Traditions and Advocating for Pets in Ranson

Celebrating Local Traditions and Advocating for Pets in Ranson

Appalachian Mardi Gras, Pet Procedure Subsidies And Women’s Representation In US Narratives, This West Virginia Week West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Saturday, March 15, 2025 By Jack Walker In this week's episode from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, host Jack Walker uncovers a blend of local culture and legislative

ROCKWOOL Expands Operations with New Land Purchase in Ranson

ROCKWOOL Expands Operations with New Land Purchase in Ranson

Future Of Rockwool’s Newest Jefferson County Property Remains Undecided West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, March 14, 2025 By Jack Walker ROCKWOOL has expanded its operations in the Eastern Panhandle by acquiring 58.25 acres in Ranson, adjacent to its current facility. Despite concerns from local residents about environmental impacts

Middleway Residents Celebrate Rejection of Bottling Facility Proposal

Middleway Residents Celebrate Rejection of Bottling Facility Proposal

Middleway Bottling Plant Rejected Unanimously By Planning Commission West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Jack Walker The Planning Commission has unanimously rejected Sidewinder Enterprises’ revised proposal for the Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility, following a lengthy public hearing in which 122 out of 125 citizens voiced significant