4-H'ers hone their horsemanship skills
Nationwide participation in 4-H horse projects is growing each year and the Southern District 4-H Horse Camp has been at the forefront of this phenomenon.
Survey on fire service fee increase elicits mixed responses
At least some residents in Putnam County would support a hike in the county's fire service fee, if the county would create a central corps of full-time paid firefighters.
Editorial
Support should be given to rebuild Liberty Lions' center
Liberty Lions Club, a group which has contributed much to the quality of life in the county over the years, needs your help.
Putnam obituaries
The following obituaries were published in Charleston Newspapers from Saturday, June 6, through Friday, June 12, 2009.
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:
Bulletin board
Buffalo July 4th Volunteers: Volunteers are sought to decorate street signposts for the Fourth of July celebration in Buffalo. For more information, call Melody at 304-937-3492 or Linda at 304-937-3427.
Father shares pride in son's extraordinary accomplishments
Ruminating on the approach of Father's Day, I was especially touched by a letter I received from Rich Ellington of Scott Depot about his son Ian's appointment to the Air Force Academy.
The Greenhouse effect is one of small-town enchantment
Of course, it's subjective, but walking into The Greenhouse of Teays Valley is a bit like finding yourself in the pages of one of those stories you read when you were a child - where the main character was making a journey through a quiet forest, or a Victorian mansion, or a museum.
Putnam records
Marriages: The following people applied for marriage licenses in Putnam County between May 22 and June 5:
Researching your family tree?
Kitty Baughan Cole and her staff of consultants at the Family History Center are ready to help you find your ancestors.
Hurricane woman announces House candidacy
Debra Girimont of Hurricane has announced that she is a Republican candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates in the 14th District representing Mason County and southern Putnam County.
From the Charleston Daily Mail
Putnam commission renews insurance coverage
 Insurance includes coverage of buildings valued at $24 million
Buffalo board minutes book provides insight into past
Handwritten volume is from meetings in 1800s
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