The last order of business on the agenda for the October 24 Putnam County Commission meeting was to finalize the purchase of the former Putnam[Read More…]
Government
City of Hurricane Responds to Annexation Request
The Hurricane City Council held the first reading of an ordinance to annex three business properties into city limits at its October 2nd meeting. The[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito, colleagues introduce bill to raise minimum wage
Legislation would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $11 WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., this week joined[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority discusses bail and release efforts
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislative Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority (LOCRJCFA), on Monday, had the[Read More…]
PUTNAM COUNTY COMMISSION NEWS: Raynes Takes Oath of Office, Special Levy Status Uncertain
The August 29 Putnam County Commission meeting was photo taking time for family and friends of Kris Raynes. Raynes, with left hand upon her father’s[Read More…]
Putnam County Commission Hires New Humane Officer, Fills Prosecuting Attorney Vacancy
The Putnam County Commission announced the hiring of a new chief humane officer to oversee the Putnam County Animal Shelter. County Manager introduced Jon Rutherford[Read More…]
HURRICANE COUNCIL NEWS: Proposed Ordinance Bans Minors at Adult Entertainment Venues
The sign-in sheet for the August 7 Hurricane City Council meeting featured close to ten signatures of individuals who wished to address the proceeding. Approximately[Read More…]
County Commission Appoints Temporary Prosecuting Attorney
The Commission’s agenda for its Tuesday, July 25, meeting included discussion and possible decision to receive applications to fill the position of Prosecuting Attorney. The[Read More…]
Putnam Grand Jury Indicts 37 Individuals
Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney, Mark A. Sorsaia, reports that indictments were returned by the July 2023 Term Putnam County Grand Jury alleging thirty-seven (37) persons[Read More…]
Putnam County Circuit Court Awards $102K to Victims of Unlicensed Contractor
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reported that a Putnam County Circuit Court judge awarded $101,762.98 in restitution to six victims of an unlicensed contractor[Read More…]