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Jackson County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Jackson County, WV.

Results 1 - 20 of 165 in Jackson County, WV

  1. Jackson woman thanks workers for saving lifeRead the original story

    Thursday | Charleston Daily Mail

    Jackson County resident Harriet Kinder has much to be thankful for this holiday.

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    Related Topix: Sandyville, WV, Ripley, WV

  2. Garbage crew exposed to meth lab in trash binRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | Charleston Daily Mail

    ... could not immediately be reached to comment on the status of the three workers. Deputy Ross Mellinger of the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, along with Ravenswood police and fire crews responded to the scene. Mellinger could not be reached for ...

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    Related Topix: Ravenswood, WV

  3. Seniors Add Sparkle to Ravenswood ParkRead the original story

    Monday Nov 23 | WOWK

    A group of Jackson County senior citizens prefer to think of themselves as recycled teenagers, and this Christmas they are proving that youth is a state of mind.

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Ravenswood, WV

  4. Travel Notes: Nov. 22, 2009

    Sunday Nov 22 | Charleston Gazette

    ... schools choral concert and dinner is 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Craft show and classes are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5. Jackson County Players perform in dinner theater at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19. For dinner tickets, call 304-372-7860; For more information, ...

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    Related Topix: Ripley, WV, Theater, Arts, Huntington, WV, Charleston, WV

  5. Court to Rule on Century Benefit Reduction PlansRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Nov 17 | The State Journal

    A court hearing is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2010. A decision by Century Aluminum to cut benefits to older retirees of its Jackson County plant is being contested in court.

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    Related Topix: Century Aluminum, Metals, Mining

  6. Employment training program short on money

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Charleston Daily Mail

    About 600 recently laid-off West Virginia workers are unable to receive job training because the money has run out, the head of the state's labor development program told lawmakers Tuesday.

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    Related Topix: Wood County, WV, Charleston, WV

  7. Debate Continues Over Site for New Kenna Elementary

    Monday Nov 16 | WOWK

    A Jackson County school prone to flooding could be moving to a new location, but officials are having a problem agreeing on where the new school should be built.

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    Related Topix: Kenna, WV

  8. Ravenswoods Starcher on the mendRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | Charleston Gazette

    ... much of the game. A week later, as the Red Devils played host to James Monroe in a Class AA playoff opener in Jackson County, Starcher was back on the job, helping his team to a 24-14 victory, but Ravenswood coach Dick Sturm took a cautious ...

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    Related Topix: High School Football, West Virginia High School Football

  9. Gas leak prompts evacuation in Jackson CountyRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | Charleston Daily Mail

    A major gas leak led to the evacuation of some Jackson County residents. Walter Smittle, Jackson County 911 and Emergency Services director, said Monday's leak was on a major gas line in the Walters Run area, just one mile north of Ripley.

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    Related Topix: Ripley, WV

  10. Full News StoryRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | WCHS

    ... Tim Rock Web Producer: Elizabeth Noreika Reported: Nov. 16, 2009 10:28 PM EST A major gas leak in Jackson County forced some people to leave their homes, and others to shelter in place. It all started around 4:30 Monday night. Crews in Ripley worked ...

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    Related Topix: Environmental Law, Law

  11. Major Gas Leak in Jackson County SecuredRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | The State Journal

    ... under way. Columbia Gas is confirming that a major gas leak has been reported north of Ripley out of Jackson County, West Virginia this evening. The leak happened around 5 p.m. on Route 21 in the area of Walter's Run. Police are now on the scene ...

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    Related Topix: Ripley, WV

  12. Gas leak prompts evacuation in Jackson CountyRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | Charleston Daily Mail

    A major gas leak led to the evacuation of some Jackson County residents. Walter Smittle, Jackson County 911 and Emergency Services director, said Monday's leak was on a major gas line in the Walters Run area, just one mile north of Ripley.

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    Related Topix: Ripley, WV

  13. Major Gas Leak in Jackson County, Evacuations Under WayRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | WOWK

    Columbia Gas is confirming that a major gas leak has been reported north of Ripley out of Jackson County, West Virginia this evening.

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    Related Topix: Ripley, WV

  14. Cedar Lakes Winterfest Light Displays - Going Green'Read the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Nov 14 | The State Journal

    Winterfest is a oegoing greena this year at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Jackson County.

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  15. BCDA announces new business in Beli.....

    Saturday Nov 14 | The Inter-Mountain

    ... by the BCDA. In an effort to expand their client base, the company is expanding its existing operation in Jackson County to northcentral West Virginia. The company expects to employ five people initially and hopes to expand employment to more than ...

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    Related Topix: Barbour County, WV, Belington, WV

  16. Roane has overcome tragedy, triumphRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 12 | Charleston Daily Mail

    ... had to deal with something like that this close to home. "He was very close to us." The Raiders' visit to Jackson County made for a long trip following a 61-14 loss to the Red Devils - by far Ravenswood's most-lopsided victory and Roane's worst ...

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    Related Topix: High School Football, High School Football, West Virginia High School Football

  17. 'Second Saturday' at the West Virginia State Museum will be Nov. 14

    Wednesday Nov 11 | Huntington News

    ... Rounding out the day's activities, from 1 - 3:30 p.m., kids can join Civil War reenactor David Bradley of Jackson County who will portray a Civil War doctor in Discovery Room number six. It is recommended that children under the age of 13 be ...

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    Related Topix: West Virginia, Charleston, WV, Family, Kids, Bradley, WV

  18. Family Counseling Connection to provide services to Mason Co.

    Tuesday Nov 10 | Point Pleasant Register

    ... as prevention and education through the REACH (Rape, Education, Advocacy, Counseling and Healing) program to Jackson County residents and was recently awarded a Victims of Crime Recovery Act Grant from the Division of Criminal Justice Services to ...

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    Related Topix: Point Pleasant, WV, Ripley, WV, Prison

  19. Skating rink a haven for kids, owner saysRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Charleston Daily Mail

    ... said she hopes to have the day care open by January. It will provide care for infants to 12-year-olds in Jackson County. Between running the roller rink and a day care, Davis said she's preparing herself for some odd work hours - most likely 5 a.m. ...

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    Related Topix: Kids, Family, Ripley, WV

  20. Ripley holds on to The HatchetRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Charleston Gazette

    ... 10-7 victory on Friday. The Vikings prevailed in a defensive battle between two playoff-bound teams from Jackson County to close within one victory of evening the all-time series, which is led by Ravenswood 37-36-4. Ripley (8-2), which entered the ...

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    Related Topix: High School Football, West Virginia High School Football