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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.

Shepherdstown Rotary Supports Local Students with Supplies

Shepherdstown Rotary Supports Local Students with Supplies

Shepherdstown Rotary Club donates school supplies The Journal | Tuesday, August 19, 2025 By Staff For the fourth consecutive year, the Shepherdstown Rotary Club is set to support local elementary school children by providing backpacks filled with essential school supplies. This initiative will benefit students at T.A. Lowery, North Jefferson,

Shepherdstown Rotary’s Backpack Initiative Aids Local Students

Shepherdstown Rotary helps 160 students start school prepared Herald-Mail Media | Friday, August 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Shepherdstown Rotary Club is supporting local elementary students by distributing 160 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in schools like T.A. Lowery, North Jefferson, Ranson, and Blue Ridge, as well

Martinsburg Leaders Discuss Development Fees and Trail Funding

Martinsburg officials talk county impact fees, pensions, Greenway Trail and fraudsters WV Metro News | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Officials in Martinsburg are addressing the impact of newly adopted Berkeley County development fees, which add $5,500 for each new single-family home and affect local services like public

Bee Line Chapter Celebrates Awards at Ranson DAR Meeting

Bee Line Chapter Celebrates Awards at Ranson DAR Meeting

Chapter earns awards at 77th Eastern District Meeting The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff The Bee Line Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the 77th Eastern District Meeting in Ranson, attracting over 50 attendees. Highlighting the theme 'West Virginia Blooms Through Service and Friendship,

Ranson’s Oak Lee Drive Intersection Continues to Pose Risks

Ranson’s Oak Lee Drive Intersection Continues to Pose Risks

Oak Lee Drive in Ranson remains dangerous despite signal sequence change The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Oak Lee Drive in Ranson remains a hazardous intersection despite recent traffic signal adjustments intended to enhance visibility. Since the new Ranson

Ranson Hosts Annual National Night Out Against Crime Event

Ranson Hosts Annual National Night Out Against Crime Event

K9 demonstration highlight at Jefferson’s Police Night Out The Journal | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On August 5, Ranson hosted the annual National Night Out Against Crime at the Home Depot parking lot, attracting large crowds eager to support local law enforcement. This community event emphasized building

Ranson Elementary Hosts Breakfast for New Teachers

Ranson Elementary Hosts Breakfast for New Teachers

Jefferson County celebrates new teachers as they begin a new journey in education The Journal | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On August 5, the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast at Ranson Elementary to welcome 61 new teachers joining local schools. This event celebrated their important