B the Bobs, the team costume contest winners, demonstrate perfect plunging form. (Photo courtesy of Hope Taylor) The annual ‘Polar Plunge’ at Hurricane City Park[Read More…]
Author: Ron Allen
ELECTION WATCH 2026: Primary Races of Local Interest
The filing period for candidates to have their names listed on the May Primary ballot closed on January 31st. Voting in the Republican Primary requires[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Holy Conduct
I Peter 1:14-17 The text before us is a portion of Peter’s instruction to the believers who were scattered throughout the area which is now[Read More…]
January Giants Warm Visitors On A Cold Day at Valley Park
At 50 pounds, Britney the python is a heavy load for her handler. Zoology Zone Science Center at Valley Park was filled with excitement on[Read More…]
COUNTY COMMISSION NEWS: Putnam Municipalities And Non-Profits Seek $172,000 in Funding
Communities and non-profit organizations are eligible for grants from the Stephen A. Andes Recreation Enhancement Fund for the purpose of improving recreational facilities and/or community[Read More…]
Putnam County Commission Approves Rezoning Agreement
In August of 2023, Valdeacourt Farms requested that two parcels of land on Hurricane Creek Road at the junction of U.S. 35 be rezoned from[Read More…]
Fire Wood Sale Benefits Hurricane’s Christmas Blessings Program
The sale of fire wood produced $1,370 for the Christmas Blessings program. The City of Hurricane Street Department produces firewood from a variety of sources[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Holy as I am Holy
Leviticus 19:1-4, 9-18 The words before us were spoken by God to Moses during the interim between the setting up of the tabernacle (Ex. 40:17)[Read More…]
Tracking Fern — Hype and The Storm
The 2021 song “Storm Coming” features lyrics in which the vocalist issues a challenge to the storm — “Give me your best shot and I’ll[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Solomon’s Dedication Prayer
I Kings 8:22-30 “And Solomon stood before the altar” (v. 22). The altar which Solomon stood before was the altar upon which burnt offerings were[Read More…]