Station 80 NFD’s Ladder 861 on its way to Hurricane. News that the Nitro Fire Department had sold its 75-ft ladder truck to the City[Read More…]
Author: Ron Allen
Basic Bible: Be Ready
I Thessalonians 5:1-11 “But of the times and the seasons . . .” (v. 1). The times and seasons are those of the last days.[Read More…]
Putnam Math and Reading Assessments Tops Statewide
The West Virginia Department of Education released the 2025 student assessment results for all schools on Wednesday, August 13th. Statewide, there were slight gains in[Read More…]
Investment of Thirty Years Threatened: Transmission Line Route Change
Bill Hatcher displays a notice informing him that unnamed contractors will be visiting his property at an unannounced hour at some future time. The news[Read More…]
Toyota To Provide Childcare
Photo courtesy of Toyota. Toyota is adding four, all-new childcare centers across its manufacturing footprint. New centers will serve parents at Toyota West Virginia and[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Be Vigilant
I Peter 2:11-12, 3:13-17, 4:7-11, 5:8-10 “Dearly beloved . . .” The beloved whom Peter addresses were believers dwelling in the northern portion of Asia[Read More…]
Zoology Zone Hosts Baby Gator Meet and Greet
Meeting Baby Gator was an exciting experience for everybody except the gator, who displayed reptilian emotion. Zoology Zone Science Center at Valley Park was filled[Read More…]
Putnam County Vet Ordered to Pay $956,709 in Penalties
Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Lisa G. Johnston announced a default judgment of $956,709 against Putnam County veterinarian Clara[Read More…]
Walk-N-Roll — ‘Dancing in the Rain’ for Challenged Children
Valley Park soccer field was the site of the 2025 Sweet Julia Grace Foundation’s Walk-N-Roll in the State of West Virginia. The Sweet Julia Grace[Read More…]
Parks Commission Restores Upkeep to Hometown Park
(l-r): Brittany Willard, Becky Richmond, Justn Williams, Jim Bowyer, James Vanoy, Greg Mick, and Doug Pierson. The Putnam County Parks and Recreation Commission met on[Read More…]