Fair goers watch as fireworks light up the night as the 2026 Putnam County comes to a close in Eleanor on Saturday, July 18. This[Read More…]
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Grand Jury Returns 34 Indictments
Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney, Kristina D. Raynes, reports that thirty-four (34) indictments were returned by the July 2026 Term Putnam County Grand Jury alleging forty[Read More…]
PCF Ice Cream Eating Contest
Kaitlyn Kudlak of Hurricane (second from left) won the adult competition. This year’s Putnam County Fair Ice Cream Eating contest featured both adult and children[Read More…]
Circuit Court Judge Sorsaia Resigns
Putnam County Circuit Court Judge Mark Sorsaia announced his resignation as Putnam County Circuit Court Judge effective July 31, 2026 due to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.[Read More…]
Poca Middle School Principal Named POY Finalist
The West Virginia Chamber Foundation has announced finalists for the 2027 West Virginia School Principal of the Year (POY). Chosen from county principal of the[Read More…]
Community Calendar for Week of July 23
If you want your event listed in the Community Calendar, write to the Hurricane Breeze at PO Box 310, Hurricane, West Virginia 25526, or phone[Read More…]
Putnam County Fair Features Mermaid and High Wire Thrills
The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean High Wire Thrill Show includes a real mermaid. This year’s Putnam County Fair features multiple-performances by the Pirates of[Read More…]
Putnam County Bank Breaks Ground for New Branch at Winfield Location
Local officials, representatives from the Putnam County Bank, and members of the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce break ground at the site of the bank’s[Read More…]
Putnam Aging Senior Picnic Serves as Global Gathering
Sierra Jones and Kristi Ash of Home Health of WV represented England during Putnam Aging’s Global Gathering with a royal princess theme. Local seniors took[Read More…]
Community Calendar for Week of July 16
If you want your event listed in the Community Calendar, write to the Hurricane Breeze at PO Box 310, Hurricane, West Virginia 25526, or phone[Read More…]