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…]
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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…]
Historical Society to Discuss Underground Railroad
The Upper Vandalia Historical Society will be holding their quarterly meeting on Sunday, July 26, at 2 p.m. at the Eleanor Town Hall, 401 Roosevelt[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…]
Community Calendar for Week of July 23
If you want your event listed in the Community Calendar, write to the Hurricane Breeze at PO Box 310, Hurricane, West Virginia 25526, or phone[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…]
Obituaries for Week of July 23
MICHELE STILTNER BALLMichele Stiltner Ball, 60, of Scott Depot, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2026.Michele lived each day as a faithful servant of Christ,[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…]