The Commission approved the fiscal year 2023-24 budget as presented by County Manager Jeremy Young at its March 28 meeting. The $23.2 million budget represents[Read More…]
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Decision Time for Putnam County Commission
At its March 14th meeting, the Putnam County Commission heard budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year from the Sheriff, the County Clerk, the Assessor,[Read More…]
City of Hurricane Honors Champions
HMS Wrestling Team members are: Jacob Cox, Jake Welsh, Kaison White, LJ Moles, Kolby Smith, Jacob Lowdermilk, Kaynen Dillard, Colton Davis, Maddy Whited, Julius Rivera,[Read More…]
W.Va. state programs, agencies working together to create non-traditional employment pathways for women
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T), a job placement and training program within the West Virginia[Read More…]
WV Legislature completes 332 bills during 2023 session; Governor has up to 15 days to consider legislation
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During the first session of the 86th West Virginia Legislature, legislative staff reports 332 bills were advanced – 203 House[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates advances multiple bills, including TikTok ban on government devices
Student Journalist Press Freedom Protection Act advances By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With only one day to go in the 2023[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin announces $3.1 million for three West Virginia airport projects
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,177,536 from the U.S. Department[Read More…]
Putnam Commission Approves $12 Million For Fiberoptic Project
Three minutes of the Putnam County Commission’s meeting of Tuesday, February 28, was devoted to the Putnam County Fiberoptic Broadband Project. The project has been[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate committee advances ‘Electronically Distracted Driving Act’
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill to help eliminate distracted driving advanced out of the state legislature’s Senate Transportation and[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Government Organization Committee looks at locality pay legislation
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Seven bills advanced out of the legislature’s Senate Government Organization Committee on Thursday, including one discussing[Read More…]