The Putnam County Commission relies upon an official Comprehensive Plan to provide guidance in making land-use decisions for all areas in the county. The Plan[Read More…]
Author: Ron Allen
Putnam Students Win Honors at State Social Studies Fair
Hurricane Middle students Kenzingtyn Safford, Georgia Smith, Kylee Ravun, and Emma Myrick won third place honors for their project at the State Social Studies Fair.[Read More…]
Federal Jury Convicts Scott Depot Man for FHA Fraud Scheme
After two days of trial, a federal jury convicted Jason Trador, 46, of Scott Depot, on April 10, 2024, of making a false statement to[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Healing on the Sabbath
Luke 6:1-11 Do not cross the street without looking both ways. There is a reason that mothers and fathers give this instruction. They do not[Read More…]
No Tornado, Just Storm Damage
The April 2nd storm destroyed the roof of Mark’s Mirror Finish at 922 Midland Trail in Hurricane. The storm which ripped through the area on[Read More…]
Bridge Park to Receive $100,000 Grant
Last week, Senator Joe Manchin announced that the City of Hurricane will be receiving a $99,964 grant to improve outdoor recreation opportunities at Bridge Park.[Read More…]
Solar Eclipse Glasses Can Be Recycled
Solar eclipses happen every year somewhere. Somewhere is almost always some place other than West Virginia. The moon comes directly between the sun and the[Read More…]
PERSPECTIVE: City of Hurricane Council Approves $8 Million Budget
The annual budget for the City of Hurricane for the fiscal year beginning on July 1st is slightly in excess of $8 million. How big[Read More…]
Whip-Poor-Will Call Reported
Whip-poor-wills are nocturnal and seldom ever seen. The repetitive chorus of “whip-poor-will, whip-poor-will” is sung by males in the late spring and early summer as[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Jesus’ Authority over Demons
Mark 9:14-29 “And when he came to his disciples . . .” (v. 14). The events recorded in the text before us took place immediately[Read More…]