Tim Hanna has been executing the duties of County Manager on an interim basis ever since Jeremy Young resigned as Putnam County Manager to take[Read More…]
Government
Hurricane Council Meeting Highlighted Autism Awareness
The Hurricane High School Red Hot Show Choir (pictured) was honored at the April Hurricane Council meeting. Members are: Mia Adams, Ethan Adkins, Madelyn Aldridge,[Read More…]
Putnam County Commission Approves $29.5 Million Budget
The county commission approved a budget of nearly $30 million for the fiscal year beginning on July 1st at its March 25 meeting. The budget[Read More…]
Commission Hears Budget Needs of Elected Officials
The Putnam County Commission heard the budget needs of each elected office at its Tuesday, March 11 meeting. The commission must submit its budget for[Read More…]
Hurricane City Council Honors State Champion Cheerleaders
The Hurricane High Cheerleaders won the Class AAAA State Championship at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in December. The Hurricane City Council meeting of[Read More…]
County Commission Receives Updates, Budget Requests
The Putnam County Commission held its February 25th meeting at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Building due to ongoing renovations of Commission Chambers in the courthouse.[Read More…]
Lisa G. Johnston in Second Stint as Acting United States Attorney
Lisa G. Johnston is the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. As Acting United States Attorney, Johnston is the chief[Read More…]
Hurricane City Council News: City Council Restricts Vape Shops, Moves to Add 1.68 Acres
Mayor Scott Edwards presents Amelia with a proclamation officially naming her the Mayor of West Teays Elementary School. The Hurricane City Council meeting of Monday,[Read More…]
COUNTY COMMISSION NEWS: Putnam Municipalities And Non-Profits Seek $136,000 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…]
Doug Pierson Named To Vacant County Commission Seat
On Tuesday, January 14, commissioners Andy Skidmore and Brian Ellis announced that they had come to an agreement upon the candidate who would fill the[Read More…]