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Ripley City Council, safety progress, support for Main Street Ripley


Suzette Lowe
There was much to celebrate at the April 6 meeting of the Ripley City Council.
The Ripley High School archery team was recognized for its winning the West Virginia state archery championship for the 14th year in a row.
Coach Roy Bennett and Assistant Coach Clarence Canterbury spoke about the dedication of their team members. With the challenge that the health pandemic forced onto sports, this victory was especially meaningful.
“It was a different format,” said Bennett. “These kids are used to shooting against someone, but this year it was a virtual tournament. They really stepped up.”
Canterbury said that he and Bennett had coached many of these students in middle school. ....

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Commission approves Economic Development Grant Resolution


Commission approves Economic Development Grant Resolution
Suzette Lowe
Reporter
If a grant is approved by the West Virginia Development Office, the Jackson County Economic Development Authority (JCEDA) will receive $27,727 to promote local businesses.
Mark Whitley, JCEDA director, informed the Jackson County Commission at the Dec. 2 meeting, that marketing and business retention are two areas that the grant will help to address.
“We’ve gotten this grant for several years,” Whitley said. “It’s our hope that we will be approved again this year. We will update our website, jcda.org, continue our very successful Facebook promotions of small businesses, and recruit new businesses, while retaining those we currently have.” ....

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