The February 27 meeting of the Putnam County Commission featured budget presentations by agencies which are dependent in part upon the County Commission for funding.[Read More…]
Government
HURRICANE COUNCIL NEWS: City Plans to Purchase DOH Property
New Business for the March 4 Hurricane City Council meeting listed appointments and action on a recommendation of the Hurricane Planning Commission. There was, however,[Read More…]
WV American Water Customers to See 8% Rate Increase
State regulators have approved an 8 percent increase in water and sewer rates for the average customers of the West Virginia-American Water Co. The new[Read More…]
COUNTY COMMISSION NEWS: Substance Abuse Recovery High School To Open in County
The February 13 meeting of the Putnam County Commission featured announcements which included the projected opening of Bridge To Hope Academy in Nitro, updates on[Read More…]
Looking at Political Contributions and Wondering Why
Campaign finance information is available at the WV Secretary of State’s website which lists the contributions received by candidates who have filed for State office[Read More…]
COUNTY COMMISSION NEWS: Putnam Municipalities And Non-Profits Seek $180,000 in Funding
Communities and non-profit organizations are eligible for grants from the Stephen A. Andes Recreation Enhancement Fund. At the January 30 Putnam County Commission meeting, eight[Read More…]
CANDIDATE FILING HAS ENDED: Board of Education, Circuit Judge, and Magistrate Contested
Filings for office in the last week have produced increased choices for voters in the May 14th Primary. The non-partisan ballot will feature three contested[Read More…]
ELECTION WATCH 2024: Candidate Filing Period Ends on Saturday, Jan. 27
Come May 14th regardless of party affiliation, every registered voter, will have the opportunity to vote for candidates running for the non-partisan offices of Board[Read More…]
COUNTY COMMISSION NEWS: Precinct Changes Approved for Rock Branch, Nitro
The very last item listed on the agenda for the January 9 meeting of the Putnam County Commission was Public Comment. Public comment was not[Read More…]
Putnam Delegates Assume House Leadership Roles
When the West Virginia House of Delegates went into session on Wednesday, January 10, one of the first orders of business was the unanimous approval[Read More…]