Governor Morrisey has appointed Bryan Hoylman to the School Building Authority. Bryan Hoylman serves as President and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors, Appalachia, where[Read More…]
Government
Lawsuit Seeking Improved Nitro Traffic Flow Lands in Federal District Court
On May 8, 2025, the Breeze reported that the Putnam County Commission had voted to enter into a representation agreement with Goodwin & Goodwin in[Read More…]
County Commission Meeting Notes
The Putnam County Commission meeting of October 14 opened with Sheriff Bobbie Eggleton recognizing Shane Shamblin’s 27 years of service with the Putnam County Sheriff’s[Read More…]
Moore Capito Appointed U.S. Attorney for Southern District of WV
Moore Capito is the United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. President Donald J. Trump nominated Capito on July 1, 2025, and[Read More…]
County Commission Meeting Extended by Executive Sessions
The Tuesday, September 30th, Putnam County Commission meeting was unusual in that it featured two executive session meetings. The first session of 52 minutes was[Read More…]
Hurricane City Council Moves to Annex Five Parcels
The Hurricane City Council meeting of October 6 was called to order by Recorder Linda Gibson in the absence of Mayor Scott Edwards. City Manager[Read More…]
PUTNAM COUNTY COMMISSION NEWS: Commission Approves Funding Prosecutor’s Move to Digital Sharing
In the first listed item of business at the Putnam County Commission meeting of September 9, the commission approved a $150,000 request from the Prosecutor’s[Read More…]
CITY COUNCIL NEWS: Hurricane Council Approves PILOT Agreement
Hurricane City Council meeting of September 1st, with the exception of one item of new business, was routine. That item was listed on the agenda[Read More…]
Putnam County Commission News: County Establishes New Magisterial District Boundaries
The Putnam County Commission approved an order at its August 26th meeting which will result in changes to the county’s magisterial districts and to certain[Read More…]
Eleanor Residents to See 50% Increase in Sewer Rate
The Eleanor Town Council voted to increase the town’s sewer rates at its August 21st meeting. The rate increase will generate approximately $158,352 annually in[Read More…]