Fair goers watch as fireworks light up the night as the 2026 Putnam County comes to a close in Eleanor on Saturday, July 18. This[Read More…]
Author: Ron Allen
Grand Jury Returns 34 Indictments
Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney, Kristina D. Raynes, reports that thirty-four (34) indictments were returned by the July 2026 Term Putnam County Grand Jury alleging forty[Read More…]
PCF Ice Cream Eating Contest
Kaitlyn Kudlak of Hurricane (second from left) won the adult competition. This year’s Putnam County Fair Ice Cream Eating contest featured both adult and children[Read More…]
Circuit Court Judge Sorsaia Resigns
Putnam County Circuit Court Judge Mark Sorsaia announced his resignation as Putnam County Circuit Court Judge effective July 31, 2026 due to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.[Read More…]
Poca Middle School Principal Named POY Finalist
The West Virginia Chamber Foundation has announced finalists for the 2027 West Virginia School Principal of the Year (POY). Chosen from county principal of the[Read More…]
Basic Bible: God’s Hope for Exiles
Jeremiah 29:1-14 “Now these are the words of the letter . . .” (v. 1). The letter was sent from Jerusalem to Babylon. It was[Read More…]
Putnam County Fair Features Mermaid and High Wire Thrills
The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean High Wire Thrill Show includes a real mermaid. This year’s Putnam County Fair features multiple-performances by the Pirates of[Read More…]
Data Center Property Transfer Questions
Once upon a time, American Electric Power owned all of the property upon which the proposed Google data center in Buffalo will be located. Both[Read More…]
Basic Bible: God’s Faithful Justice
Jeremiah 26:1-13 “In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim . . .” (v. 1). The historical date would have been 609 B.C. Jeremiah began[Read More…]
A Pull-Off Start to Hurricane’s Independence Day Celebration
Mitch Fitzgerald used every ounce of his bulk and muscle to tow a 20-ton Hurricane Fire & Recuse firetruck during a pre-parade event on Main[Read More…]