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School Board Looks At Options To Fund Increase In Ranson Elementary Construction Costs

March, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Mar 2023, Jefferson County Schools

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Jefferson County Schools is exploring options to cover the $9.5 million increase in construction costs for the new Ranson Elementary school.  Read the Full Story >>

Construction Costs Up For New Ranson Elementary School Building

March, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Mar 2023, Jefferson County Schools

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The construction costs for the new Ranson Elementary School have increased $9.5 million above the estimated budget. Read the Full Story >>

Housing Trends And School Enrollment Projections

March, 2023 Tagged With: housing trends, In Print Mar 2023, Jefferson County Schools, population growth

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If the growth in home building in Jefferson County continues, the school population could be trending upward. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Ambulance Services Now Operating As County Department

March, 2023 Tagged With: ambulance, Emergency Services Agency, EMS, In Print Mar 2023, JCESA, Jefferson County Commission

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As of 8 am on March 1, the Jefferson County Commission officially took on responsibility for ambulance services in the county. Read the Full Story >>

Sale of Jefferson Utilities Hits Resistance From Consumer Advocate & PSC Staff

March, 2023 Tagged With: CTUB, drinking water, In Print Mar 2023, Jefferson Utilities

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WV Public Service Commission staff is recommending that the Commission deny American Water's proposed acquisition of Jefferson Utilities. Read the Full Story >>

Rockwool Commits To Improving Stormwater Management At Its Ranson Factory

March, 2023 Tagged With: groundwater, In Print Mar 2023, Ranson, rockwool, water monitoring, water pollution

rockwool factory in ranson

ROCKWOOL has agreed to additional studies, inspections, and drainage improvements that will further strengthen stormwater handling and control at its Ranson facility. Read the Full Story >>

West Virginia Legislators Consider Regulations For PFAS Chemicals

March, 2023 Tagged With: groundwater, In Print Mar 2023, PFAS, water pollution

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Proposed legislation would require the WV Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to identify sources of PFAS in water sources and address sources of PFAS for certain public water systems with action plans. Read the Full Story >>

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