http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/section/NEWS jacksonnewspapers.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 2:41:56 +0000 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619907/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619907/1001/NEWS RIPLEY - Our Community's Foundation - The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and its Regional Affiliate Foundations - and the Jackson County Community Foundation announced grant awards for spring 2013. The Foundation awarded a total of $169,014 through the Spring Community Action Grants program to organizations within the Foundation's eleven-county service region of Wood, Wirt, Ritchie, Doddridge, Mason, Calhoun, Gilmer, Roane, Pleasants, and Jackson Counties in West Virginia, [...]]]> http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619908/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619908/1001/NEWS RIPLEY - Ripley historian, journalist and Viking sports announcer Mike Ruben is the 2013 Ripley Fourth of July Grand Parade Marshal.

Ruben was the producer and playwright of "Ripley: The Man and the Town That Honors His Name" during the community's 175th anniversary celebration in 2007. The play tells the story of how the town's name was changed in 1832 from Jackson Court House to honor Harry Ripley, a young circuit riding minister who tragically drowned in Mill Creek.
http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619909/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 PHIL PERRY http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619909/1001/NEWS RIPLEY - It doesn't take long when speaking to Main Street Ripley Director Paula Casto to figure out that she is passionate about the city of Ripley. She seemingly has more energy than three toddlers after a sugar rush.

"Ripley has all of the good things that small towns are made of and many advantages of larger cities. It is a great place to raise your family," said Casto.

On June 22, Main Street Ripley will celebrate the State of West Virginia's 150th [...]]]> http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619951/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619951/1001/NEWS RIPLEY - Recent action on cases pending in Jackson Circuit Court includes:
• Edward Fields entered guilty pleas to grand larceny and two counts of petit larceny; sentencing is set for July 26.
• Lewis Stephens entered a guilty plea to delivery of a Schedule 3 controlled substance-hydrocodone; sentencing is set for July 26.

• Zachary Fields was sentenced to 1-15 years in prison with the Department of Corrections on each of two counts of burglary to [...]]]> http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619952/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619952/1001/NEWS RIPLEY – Jackson County Superintendent of Schools Blaine Hess has received a favorable evaluation from members of the Jackson County Board of Education.

Hess is completing his seventh year as superintendent.

The board completed its evaluation of Hess at its June 6, 2013 meeting. Following an evaluation conference with Hess, BOE president Steve Wedge released the following statement, "The Board has concluded that Superintendent Hess has met or exceeded [...]]]> http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619953/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619953/1001/NEWS RIPLEY - West Virginia’s oldest heritage fair, the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair (MSACF), will take place Thursday July 4 – Saturday July 6, at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, WV. Celebrating its 50th year, the MSACF began in 1963 as part of West Virginia’s Centennial celebration. That year the fair attracted just over 6,500 attendees and has grown substantially in the years since. In addition to experiencing the hundreds of juried artisans [...]]]> http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130610/SPORTS/130619981/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 Kelli-Jo Ramirez http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130610/SPORTS/130619981/1001/NEWS RAVENSWOOD - On June 6, Ravenswood Police Patrolman J.E. Cogar was dispatched to Joe Short Drive in Ravenswood on a cruelty to animal complaint . The caller stated that she was concerned about a puppy in the possession of Marlyn 'Marty' Carte. She heard neighbors say that Carte was abusing the dog.

In a statement to Cogar, it was reported that Carte was on the sidewalk apparently to get her dog. Carte allegedly picked up the pup by the neck and began punching the animal [...]]]> http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619982/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 GREG MATICS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619982/1001/NEWS RIPLEY - When Rod Parsons of R&R Auto Sales posted his rare 1969 Z-28 Camaro Rally Sport with a JL8 Package (only 206 manufactured) on Ebay, he was hoping to get a buyer.

He got that and much more.

"I got a call and the guy started talking about the car," said Parsons. "He identified himself as Reggie Jackson, and I said sure you are."

To Parsons’ surprise, the caller was indeed Major League Baseball’s legendary "Mr. October," who [...]]]> http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609960/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:15:00 +0000 Kelli-Jo Ramirez http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609960/1001/NEWS RAVENSWOOD - In a routine traffic stop, what might have been a ticket or warning for a malfunctioning muffler turned into a pot bust instead.

On Wednesday, May 30, Ravenswood Police Patrolmen Thompson and Bobby Knox were performing routine patrol duties when they observed a silver Dodge Neon with a defective muffler. 

The officers observed the vehicle as it exited the William S.Ritchie Bridge and turned south onto Route 68.  As the officers [...]]]> http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609958/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609958/1001/NEWS COTTAGEVILLE - It's finally here Jackson County…this year's Relay For Life event at the Jackson County Junior Fairgrounds tomorrow night (Friday, June 7) at 6pm.

This year promises to be more exciting than ever before. With the new location and more added excitement for everyone, more people are getting involved and lacing up their shoes to help support the fight against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

Participants on teams of [...]]]> http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130604/NEWS/130609973/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 4 Jun 2013 15:35:19 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130604/NEWS/130609973/1001/NEWS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609988/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:15:00 +0000 PHIL PERRY http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609988/1001/NEWS RAVENSWOOD - Fear is defined as an unpleasant emotional state consisting of psychological and psycho-physiological responses to a real external threat or danger.

On Friday afternoon at the Ravenswood City Pool, a lifeguard and a nurse had little time to be fearful. They had to react.
Lifeguard Damian Morriston is a 2012 Ravenswood High graduate who is attending Marshall University and majoring in Exercise Science.

Sarah Green Gandee is a 1995 graduate of [...]]]> http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609987/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 PHIL PERRY http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609987/1001/NEWS RIPLEY - Webster's Dictionary defines the word "shooter" as one who drives or sends with force. Levi Staats has the strength and skill to do that with accuracy.

The teen is soft spoken, mannerly and intelligent. He speaks with passion about his chosen craft.

Staats was named to the National Archery in the Schools Program All-American squad after he finished ninth in the High School boys division and tenth overall at the NASP National Archery Tournament on May [...]]]> http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609995/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 3 Jun 2013 15:12:48 +0000 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609995/1001/NEWS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539989/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 30 May 2013 20:32:56 GREG MATICS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539989/1001/NEWS SANDYVILLE - Veterans, relatives and government officials gathered at Indepenence Cemetery Monday afternoon to dedicate the new veterans memorial there.

Randall Bare, newly elected chairman of the West Virginia Veterans Council, served as master of ceremonies for the dedication which included the singing of the Star Spangled Banner by veteran Roy Guthrie, the Pledge of Allegiance led by Bare, and the raising and lowering to half-mast of the American Flag by Gareth Smith [...]]]> http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130507/OBITUARIES/130509936/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 7 May 2013 11:57:18 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130507/OBITUARIES/130509936/1001/NEWS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130507/OBITUARIES/130509937/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 7 May 2013 11:49:18 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130507/OBITUARIES/130509937/1001/NEWS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509938/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 7 May 2013 11:29:23 K-J Ramirez http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509938/1001/NEWS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130429/OBITUARIES/130429914/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:42:23 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130429/OBITUARIES/130429914/1001/NEWS http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130429/OBITUARIES/130429915/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:38:32 http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/article/20130429/OBITUARIES/130429915/1001/NEWS