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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

TeMa Manufacturing Fuels Job Growth in Kearneysville Area

Manufacturing making gains in West Virginia's eastern panhandle DC News Now | Friday, March 7, 2025 By Steven Cohen Manufacturing is thriving in West Virginia's eastern panhandle, driven by TeMa Manufacturing's significant expansion from Italy. The company’s CEO, Salvatore Menna, noted that after initial

Public Hearing for Middleway Water Bottling Plant Rescheduled

Water bottling hearing rescheduled to March 11 The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, March 6, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports that the public hearing for a proposed water bottling plant in Middleway has been rescheduled to March 11 at Washington High School due to inclement weather. Sidewinder LLC aims to

Rotary Club of Charles Town Aids Adult Learning Center Recovery

Rotary Club of Charles Town Aids Adult Learning Center Recovery

Rising from the ashes: Rotary supports adult education in Jefferson County The Journal | Friday, January 17, 2025 By Staff The Rotary Club of Charles Town has made a significant donation to the Adult Learning Center following a fire that devastated its original Ranson location. Despite the challenges faced in temporary

Shepherdstown's DAR Chapter Prepares for Historic Celebrations

DAR Pack Horse Ford prepares for 2025 The Journal | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Staff The Pack Horse Ford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is eagerly preparing for significant events in 2025, including the rededication of the DAR Bee Line Memorial Marker and the celebrations for the

Jefferson County Residents Rally Against Mountain Pure Bottling Plant Over Land Use and Safety Concerns

Jefferson County Residents Rally Against Mountain Pure Bottling Plant Over Land Use and Safety Concerns

Bottling Plant Proposal Evokes Familiar Corporate Land Use Concerns West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, December 10, 2024 By Jack Walker West Virginia Public Broadcasting reports on growing concerns in Jefferson County over the proposed Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility by Sidewinder Enterprises. Residents, like Melissa Carder, express anxiety over increased

DAR Presentation Focuses on Preserving African American Burial Grounds

DAR Presentation Focuses on Preserving African American Burial Grounds

DAR holds pivotal presentation on historic preservation The Journal | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 By Staff The Journal reports on a presentation by the Pack Horse Ford Chapter of the DAR, where member Addison Reese discussed her efforts to restore and protect African American burial grounds in Jefferson County, highlighting her