Putnam County Homecoming Parade

The annual Putnam County Homecoming Parade will be held on Sept. 12, 2010 at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Putnam Chamber conducting membership drive

The Putnam Chamber of Commerce is conducting a membership drive for 2010. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Law enforcement agencies launch crackdown on drunk driving

The problem of impaired-driving is a serious one. Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Putnam County Schools 2010-2011 School Calendar

Following is the updated 2010-2011 Putnam County school calendar from Putnam County Schools for students that reflects changes made due to inclement weather. Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Putnam County Schools Back to School menus

Putnam County Schools Back to School menus Tuesday, August 24, 2010

John Amos plant welcomes new manager The heart of any organization is the people, Dave Wickline said. Tuesday, August 17, 2010

County library system continues to see heavy usage, director says With the rise in popularity in electronic books some have proclaimed the printed word to be dead, but that doesn't appear to be the case in Putnam County. Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Putnam Republican Women host 'Patriotic Christmas' The Republican Women's Club of Putnam County recently sponsored "A Patriotic Christmas," Aug. 5, at the Hurricane Community Center. Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Chamber says Thank You for making golf tournament a success

The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce would like to express their gratitude for the many sponsors, contributors and volunteers at this year's 26th Annual Golf Tournament which took place on Monday July 19, at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Hurricane. Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Board sets bid openings for Buffalo, Confidence projects

With the first day of school approaching fast, Putnam County Board of Education members are finishing old business and construction crews are building and renovating new schools across the county. Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Hogs for Dogs motorcycle ride to benefit the animal shelter Due to constant fund-raisers, in-kind donations, and other support the account to build a new Putnam Animal Relief Center (PARC) is growing. Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Putnam Chamber now has Facebook, Twitter pages

The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce they have recently created a Facebook and Twitter page. Tuesday, August 03, 2010

County applies to be part of online voting project

Active duty military personnel from Putnam County who are stationed overseas may have an easier time voting in future elections thanks to the actions taken by the Putnam County Commission at the group's July 27 meeting. Tuesday, August 03, 2010

County's third quilt square unveiled in Buffalo The third in a series of quilt squares that will eventually comprise the Putnam County Quilt Trail was recently dedicated in Buffalo. Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Grant goes to supporting arts education in elementary schools

At a time when cutbacks in funding have curtailed many art and music programs in West Virginia's public schools, the Regional Education Service Agency (RESA 3), in cooperation with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO), has developed an arts integration project designed to incorporate music and art with language arts, social studies, math, science and technology. Tuesday, August 03, 2010