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Ranson

Ranson, West Virginia, established in 1910, is a small city in Jefferson County. It's closely linked with its neighbor, Charles Town, offering a mix of residential areas, local businesses, and parks. Ranson is known for its community-focused atmosphere, historic sites, and easy access to the scenic beauty of the Shenandoah Valley, making it a vibrant part of the Eastern Panhandle.

Hagerstown Drug Trafficker Sentenced: Impact Felt in Ranson

Around the Region - May 23, 2025 The Journal | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Staff In a significant ruling reported by The Journal, Juan Manuel De La Rosa-Tejeda, also known as 'Little Papi', was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking operation out

Local Police Respond to Multiple Incidents in Ranson Area

Police Logs for May 23 The Journal | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff On May 21, local law enforcement in the area responded to a series of incidents, including multiple motor vehicle accidents, disturbances, and cases of fraud, unfolding across key locations like Ranson and near the Home Depot. The

Local Fire and EMS Responses Highlight Community Needs

Fire and EMS for May 23 The Journal | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff On May 21, 2025, emergency services responded to a series of incidents throughout Berkeley County, including numerous traffic accidents along Interstate 81 and multiple medical emergencies, from strokes to psychiatric emergencies. The Journal details these responses,

Ranson Police Officers Face Retirement System Deadline

Ranson Police Officers Face Retirement System Deadline

Ranson faced with retirement option deadline The Journal | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Ranson is facing a pressing deadline regarding the retirement options for its police officers, as over six have left recently due to inadequate retirement benefits. For the past two years, officers have been urging the

Ranson City Council Faces Pressure to Support Police Retirement Plan

Ranson: Now is the time The Journal | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal highlights concerns over the Ranson City Council's delays in adopting a retirement plan for its police officers, emphasizing the potential $5 million cost and the strain on local law enforcement. With six

Rotary Clubs Bring Storytime to Local First Graders

Rotary Clubs Bring Storytime to Local First Graders

Rotarians read to Jefferson County 1st graders The Journal | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By Staff Volunteers from the Charles Town and Shepherdstown Rotary clubs recently engaged with 1st graders across four local elementary schools by reading 'If You Give a Pig a Party' and gifting each child a

Empowering Women and Community Events in Martinsburg

Around the Region - May 20, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on several upcoming events in the region, including a free women's self-defense seminar hosted by Nine Realms MMA in Martinsburg on May 25, aimed at empowering women through community support.