Rain or Shine
Hurricane High School senior Alex Dent (No. 1) leads early followed by Cabell Midland's Jordan Thornton at the Girls AAA West Virginia State Cross Country Championship Oct. 31. Dent finished first, and her team came in third in the state. Photo courtesy of Ron Hughes
Barber takes up shop in Poca
Poca has a new barber.
Queen promotes community service
Mrs. West Virginia International Misty McMinn wants to use her crown to promote volunteering and health.
Ancient dance gets modern twist
What do you call a bunch of belly dancers?
Putnam in review
The following Putnam County-related news and feature items were among those published in recent editions of The Charleston Gazette, Charleston Daily Mail, Saturday Gazette-Mail and Sunday Gazette-Mail:
Editorial
Putnam defying higher unemployment figures
The national unemployment rate is hovering around 10 percent, and some experts warn that Americans might as well get used to it. They ominously predict that 10 percent could become the "new norm."
Thanksgiving benefit dinner to help homeless Nov. 8
On Sunday, Nov. 8, you can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast, music and good company while benefiting two area agencies that provide shelter and services to the homeless in the Kanawha Valley.
Young found humor and history equally appealing
Editor's note: Metro Putnam reporter Shelby Young died Oct. 22.Two things you had to understand about Shelby Young were his sense of humor and his sense of history.
Putnam obituaries
The following obituaries were published in Charleston Newspapers from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.
Youths sought for 4-H Special Lambs Project
The Putnam County 4-H Special Lambs project is seeking participants for 2010.
Marshall students from Putnam, Cabell counties among top 10 scorers on assessment test
Last spring, 107 Marshall University seniors voluntarily took the Collegiate Learning Assessment, a test that measures students' critical thinking, analytic reasoning, problem solving and written communication skills.
Chamber Business Expo set for Nov. 12
The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Expo & Business After Hours is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hurricane Community Center.
Humane Society conducts holiday open house this week
The Greenhouse of Teays Valley to host fundraiser Nov. 10
Early-bird Santas can get a holiday headstart on stocking stuffers and other yuletide gifts this weekend and early next week, all the while contributing to the well-being of animals in Putnam County.
Putnam bulletin board
'Spas For Paws': The Hurricane Community Center is sponsoring "Spas to Save Paws" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 21. Get pampered and support the development of the new Putnam County Animal Shelter. Visitors can also shop for gifts, with 25 percent of all purchases going to support the animal shelter. For more details, call Shelley Gaines, 304-881-1578 or e-mail shelleygaines@usa.net.
From The Charleston Gazette
Misplaced street sign delayed ambulance, lawsuit says
The developer of a Hurricane subdivision has sued the Putnam County Commission, the latest turn in a fight over a misplaced street sign that allegedly caused an ambulance driver to get lost while responding to a seriously injured 3-year-old boy.
Long road ahead on Nitro health jurisdiction debate
Members of Nitro's City Council and the Putnam County Health Board met for the first time Tuesday evening to discuss a proposed agreement to put Nitro under Putnam County's jurisdiction, but officials are far from making a decision.
Former Putnam sheriff fined for DUI
The former sheriff of Putnam County has been fined $100 for a November 2008 DUI arrest.
Pumpkins selling fast at Putnam farm
The pumpkins are going fast in Putnam County. Of the county's two farms that offer customers the chance to pick their own pumpkin, one has completely sold out and the other is running on a limited supply.
Metro Putnam reporter dies at home
Veteran newspaperman also a book publisher and railroad history buff
Shelby Young, veteran newspaperman and Gazette-Mail Metro Putnam reporter for Charleston Newspapers for the last four years, died at his home on Thursday. He was 63.
Putnam residents putting for pets
On Monday, Putnam County residents will have 18 holes to putt for their pets.
Jury denies Putnam firing suit
After a two-day trial, a Putnam County jury ruled this week against a former Hurricane city employee who said he was wrongfully terminated because of his  "whistleblower" status.
3 of 4 arrested in robbery, beating appear for pretrial hearing
Three people arrested in connection to the robbery and beating of a man in Hurricane appeared in Putnam County Magistrate Court this week for their pretrial hearing.
Ex-coach found at motel with student to appear in court
The former volleyball coach at Poca High School has been summoned to appear in Nitro Municipal Court for allegedly contributing to the delinquency of a minor, after he was discovered in a motel room with a female student.
From the Charleston Daily Mail
Hurricane soccer teams dominate Daily Mail postseason honors
Redskins' Zack Montebell, Skye Smith earn player of the year accolades
Hurricane is much improved
Redskins on brink of playoffs after slow start
Recordings that got teacher suspended set bad precedent, official says
Education Association president calls incident 'dangerous' for schools
Long lines form for swine flu vaccines
Some Putnam parents, children waited for several hours to get one of 700 doses
Hurricane mayor 'shocked' by council decision
City council voted not to pay town's bills this month, citing concern over amount of spending that has occurred
Redskin girls look to shine in first trip to soccer tourney
Hurricane playing in state soccer tournament for first time in program's history
Man routs Buffalo, 42-12
Hillbillies run for 429 yards in rare Monday night prep game
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