New and Current WV Traffic Laws

Dear Citizens,

Let me say to you, welcome spring time. During this time of year it is a pleasure to travel throughout the city and see the beautiful spring flowers that you have planted at your homes.

I wish to inform all of our citizens of some legislative changes to our laws that have occurred, and some of our state's current laws:

§17C-15-49 Operation of vehicle with safety belts; exception; penalty;
civil actions; educational program by West Virginia...

Information Concerning Open Burning

Re: Section 10-4 (Open Burning Prohibited)

This section of the city ordinance deals with open burning within the city limits of Ranson, WV.

Section 10-4 (a) state's "The open air burning of refuse for the purpose of volume reduction, elimination or product recovery by any person, firm, corporation, association, or public
agency is prohibited".

Section 10-4 (2) states "Fires set for the purpose of bona fide instruction and training of public and...

The 12th Annual Ranson Festival and Car Show will be held Saturday, June 22nd, on E. 3rd Avenue, Mildred Street and Fairfax Boulevard (in case of inclement weather, the festival will be moved inside to the Ranson Civic Center, 431 W. 2nd Ave).  Visit the Ranson CVB website at www.ransonwv.us or call 304-724-3862 for more information.

On April 16, 2013, City Council approved the 2013/2014 City Budget effective July 1, 2013.  The budget does not raise the levy rate. 

Yard waste and brush collection will begin on May 6th and continue until the fall.  Collection will take place the first Monday of each month, unless that might be a holiday.  If a holiday falls on the first Monday, the collection will be the day after. ALL leaves and grass clippings MUST BE IN BIODEGRADABLE BAGS.  Please place bags where trash is normally collected the night before the scheduled pick up.

Please be advised that the City of Ranson will hold a Municipal Election on June 4, 2013, to elect a Mayor (4-year term), Ward 3 Council Member (4-year term), and an At-Large Council Member (4-year term). Those individuals elected will take the oath of office on July 1, 2013.

Those persons interested in running for any of these offices must be eligible to vote in Ranson and may file their Certificate of Announcement, filing fee of $25.00 and Campaign Finance Forms at Ranson City Hall...

The United States Department of Transportation has awarded the City a $5,000,000 TIGER IV grant to assist in the expansion and construction of Fairfax Boulevard into an innovative, walkable complete green street.  This project will help to revitalize the area, promote economic development and is the culmination of three grants received in 2011:  a TIGER II Planning Grant, a HUD Sustainable Communities Challenge Grant and an EPA Area-Wide Brownfields Grant.  This package of street and transit...