The City of Ranson Welc E to the City of Ranson We Are Glad You Have Chosen to Be Our Neighbor
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Welc e to the City of Ranson Welc e To the City of Ranson We are glad you have chosen to be our neighbor. You could have chosen to live anywhere in the world and you chose to live with us here in Ranson. The City of Ranson is a growing city located within the Shenandoah Valley of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Ranson is within the designated territory of the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) of Washington, D.C. We are just an hour’s drive west (perhaps a little more during traffi c) of our nation’s capital and 45 minutes from Dulles International Airport (IAD). Ranson maintains its small-town charm and personality while providing incredible access to some of our nation’s largest metropolitan areas. In this brochure, you’ll learn about your new community and why people continue to locate their homes and businesses in Ranson, an award-winning city that has a purpose of progressing and bettering itself every day. We hope that you will soon discover for yourself that we are a welcoming and friendly community with great schools, excellent recreational op- portunities, natural beauty and unlimited economic development potential. We offer a diverse stock of housing options, a strong sense of community and a superior quality of life. We are glad you are here and hope you tay. Contents health care ..........................................2 Education ........................................... 12 libraries ..............................................4 shopping, dining & entertainment ...... 13 real estate ...........................................5 parks & rec ......................................... 14 community service ................................6 economic development ....................... 16 public service ......................................8 history ...............................................20 public works ...................................... 10 FAQ ..................................................... 22 trash & recycling ................................11 Map..................................................... 24 WWW.RANSONWV.US | 3 Health Care WVU Medicine: WV’S Largest Healthcare Provider Ranson is home to and residents have convenient access to WVU Medicine: Jefferson Medical Center. Jefferson Medical Center, a critical care access hospital, is centrally located in Old Town Ranson and part of the WVU Medicine state-wide medical system. WVU Medicine unites the clinical and research faculty of the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center with the hos- pitals, clinics, and health professionals of the West Virginia University Health System. Together, they are a national leader in patient safety and quality, and are unifi ed and driven by a passion to provide the most advanced healthcare possible to the people of West Virginia and beyond. WVU Medicine includes the physicians, specialists, and sub-specialists of the West Virginia University School of Medicine; the affi liated schools of the WVU Health Sciences Center; four community hospitals; three critical access hospitals; and a children’s hospital, all anchored by a 690-bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care. 4 | RANSON, WV Health Care Our area offers several Winchester Medical Center full-service hospitals Winchester Medical Center has been serving our area since 1903. As a regional referral center, Winchester Medical Center is a resource for including WVU Medicine: more than 400,000 residents in the northern Shenandoah Valley of Berkeley Medical Center, Virginia, Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and western Maryland. Jefferson Medical Center and An award-winning, 455 bed regional referral facility, Valley Health Win- chester Medical Center offers a breadth of services - from neonatal Winchester Medical Center. intensive care to advanced heart and brain surgery to comprehensive rehabilitation - to meet the needs of our growing community. VA Medical Center: Variety of Healthcare Choices: Since 1944, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center has been Our region also offers a number of specialty clinics, improving the health of the men and women who have so urgent cares, comprehensive behavioral services and end proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to of life care. serve your health care needs in any way we can. Services are available to more than 72,000 Veterans living in 22 counties in Western Maryland, West Virginia, South Central Pennsylvania, and Northwest Virginia. WWW.RANSONWV.US | 5 Libraries More Than Books On A Shelf Jefferson County provides access to four large libraries: Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library, Shepherdstown Public Library, Charles Town Library, and South Jefferson Public Library. Each library operates an events calendar of family-friendly community activities that will help new residents join in on the fun in a safe and convenient setting for family members of all ages. Charles Town Library 200 E Washington St. Charles Town, WV 25414 Little Free Libraries Littlefreelibrary.org Phone: (304) 725-2208 ctlibrary.org Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library 151 Polk St. Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 Phone: (304) 535-2301 bolivarharpersferrylibrary.com Shepherdstown Public Library 100 East German St. Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Phone: (304) 876-2783 lib.shepherdstown.wv.us 431 W 2nd Ave. 216 N Mildred St. South Jefferson Public Library Ranson, WV 25438 Ranson, WV 25438 49 Church St. Summit Point, WV 25446 Phone: (304) 725-6227 Briar Run Dr. W 3rd Ave. sojeffersonlibrary.com/home.html Ranson, WV 25438 Ranson, WV 25438 6 | RANSON, WV Real Etate A variety of homes and low property tax rates offer a quality of life and lasting investment. The City of Ranson is a community comprised of a variety of housing choices, neighborhoods and price points. With one of the lowest property taxes in the nation and no payroll tax, Ranson residences are affordable and sought after for buyers in both the new and previously-owned housing market. The quality public education offered by the Jefferson County From bike trails and side- School District, location to major metropolitan areas and a wide walks to streetscape en- array of recreational opportunities support high resale values for residents. Homes are enhanced by the City’s commitment hancements and events for to greenspace, neighborhood parks and high quality public and community gatherings, this safety services offered in the City. sense of being connected Ranson is a family-oriented community, busy and full of opportu- nities to connect with other neighbors. Convenience and access as a community is stronger to many opportunities and locations rate high on residents’ lists. than ever. This excitement Local dining and shopping options are abundant and growing. Ranson has provided considerable investment in public infra- will continue with even structure to help ensure its place as a community of choice in the more public and private Eastern Panhandle. investments in our City. WWW.RANSONWV.US | 7 C munity Service 8 | RANSON, WV C munity Service Our community is Ranson residents of all ages are supported by numerous community non-profi ts and agencies. We are home to the Anna Mae Reedy Senior fortunate to have so many Center, an agency dedicated to community outreach and committed organizations that are to enhancing the quality of life for older adults through social, health and wellness, education, nutrition, recreation and various other able to provide a social supporting programs. safety-net in times of need. On the other end of the age spectrum, the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle strives to enable all young people, especially These organizations can those in need to reach their full potential as productive, caring and always use volunteers and responsible citizens. donations. Through your time and contributions organizations such as Jefferson County Community Ministries, Combined Community Ministries, CASA of the Eastern Panhandle, the Shenandoah Women’s Center, Hospice of the Eastern Panhandle, and Ranson Community Gardens are able to continue their vital and essential services in our community. Casa Of The Eastern Panhandle JCCOA Anna Mae Reedy Meals on Wheels of 336 South Queen Street Senior Center Jefferson County Martinsburg, WV 25401 103 W. 5th Avenue 200 E. Washington Street Ph: 304-263-5100 Ranson, WV 25438 Charles Town, WV 25414 www.casaep.org Ph: 304-725-4044 Ph: 304-725-1601 www.jccoa.org www.mowajc.org Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Jefferson County Ranson Old Town 7311 Martinsburg Pike Boys & Girls Club Community Gardens PO Box 1882 334 N. Lawrence Street W. 3rd Avenue Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Charles Town, WV 25414 Ranson, WV 25438 Ph: 304-876-3325 Ph: 304-728-3143 Ph: 304-725-2167 www.gsivc.org [email protected] www.ransonwvcommunitygardens.org Hospice of the Panhandle Jefferson County Shenandoah Women’s Center 330 Hospice Lane Community Ministries 113 E. 3rd Avenue Kearneysville, WV 25430 238 West Washington Street Ranson, WV 25438 Ph: 304-264-0406 Charles Town, WV 25414 Ph: 304-725-7080 [email protected] Ph: 304-725-3186 www.swcinc.org www.jccm.us WWW.RANSONWV.US | 9 public service Residents benefi t from Fire, Rescue and EMS excellent city services. The City of Ranson provides high quality public services that preserve and improve the quality of life for city resi- dents. New residents will quickly discover the rewards of living in the city: superior services delivered at econom- ical tax rates and local leadership that is responsive to citizen needs. City Council consists of an elected mayor