Todd Bryant (center) out gulped five other contestants. The first ever Putnam County Fair Ice Cream Eating contest featured both adult and children competitions. Adult[Read More…]
Author: Ron Allen
PCSWA Opens Recycling Drop-Off Center
Four bins are available for recycled items. Monday, July 21, was opening day for Putnam County Solid Waste Authority’s new drop-off center. The center features[Read More…]
Scott Teays School Secretary Named SPOY Finalist
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced on Tuesday, July 22, the selection of five finalists for the 2026 West Virginia School Service Personnel[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Be Doers of the Word
James 1:19-27 James describes himself as servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. To be a servant of God the Father and God the[Read More…]
Putnam County Fair Adds Log Rolling Adverture for the Brave
This participant’s quest to balance on a rolling log ended quickly but was rewarded by a plunge that provided relief from 90°-plus temperatures on Saturday,[Read More…]
COUNTY COMMISSION NEWS: County to Consider Precinct, Magisterial District Changes
The first order of business at the Tuesday, July 8, meeting of the Putnam Commission was to approve an election notice that will allow the[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Visits Hurricane’s Meeks Mountain Trails
Thor Meeks (left) explains how Meeks Mountain Trails came to be to Gov. Morrisey (right). On Friday, July 11, Governor Patrick Morrisey visited Hurricane City[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Humility Before God
James 4:1-10, 13-17 “From whence come wars and fightings among you?” (v. 1). This epistle is addressed to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad[Read More…]
Hurricane 4th of July Parade Meets Expectations and More
The Beni Kedem Shrine Oriental Band added a fitting taste of grandeur to the Hurricane 4th of July Parade. City of Hurricane Marketing & Development[Read More…]