Red House News

Construction on a project to extend water lines to 115 families across Putnam County could begin in the next few weeks.

Braxton Lee Painter happily wears the crown as king in the 37-48-month old division.

The Rev. and Mrs. Paul F. Bailey of Follansbee celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home with a family cookout and refreshments at the First Church of God in Wellsburg, where they are members.

“We'll teach them about proper gardening techniques and allow them to get their hands dirty by making their very own beautiful planter to take home.”

West Virginia State University Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources program is conducting two container-gardening workshops that will allow participants to create their own potted plants. via Charleston Daily Mail

“There were no bullets. There was no threat. There was no intent for harm at all”

A "very young" boy brought a broken, unloaded gun to Confidence Elementary School in Red House on Tuesday, but school officials say he didn't want to hurt anyone. via Charleston Gazette

School officials in Putnam County say a young boy brought an unloaded, broken gun to school, but didn't intend to hurt anyone. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg

Some truckers face detours of at least a dozen miles because of new weight restrictions on two heavily traveled bridges spanning the Kanawha River. via The Times West Virginian

A Putnam County woman has filed suit after she was beaten by another woman. Suzanne M. Spaulding of Eleanor filed the suit last month in Putnam Circuit Court against Mindy Jean Spaulding of Red House. via The West Virginia Record

“I have two legs, two arms, eye sight, dashing good looks and a loving family.”

It's not easy being thousands of miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday. The men and women of the West Virginia National Guard 111th Maintenance Company out of Red House in Putnam County are serving ... via West Virginia Metro