Putnam County News

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At a time when many are cutting back, Putnam County is trying to give residents more bang for their buck.

Most of Route 35 is 4 lanes. However, a 13 mile stretch from the Buffalo Bridge to Mason County still remains 2 lanes.

A Putnam County man has been charged with an additional two counts -- his sixth charge since last week -- of felony sexual abuse.

Cody Steffick , a senior at Hurricane High School, and Steve Sluss, administrator for the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State, talk outside the Kanawha County Courthouse.

Putnam County School Board members agreed to spend more than half a million dollars on several construction projects that could be finished by the time students' summer vacation comes to a close.

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A Putnam County man who accidentally shot a woman in the face near his home in Pliny has been sued by his insurance company and the woman he shot.

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A Putnam County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for distribution and possession of child pornography.

Putnam County commissioners approved a 2.5 percent pay increase for most county employees Tuesday.

Patrick Moore facing four felony counts of sexual abuse, as well as assault on police officers and other charges.

With no more meetings scheduled in the current fiscal year, Putnam County commissioners approved a 2 ½ percent pay increase for most county employees effective July 1. The pay hike approved Tuesday excludes employees of the assessor's and sheriff's tax offices.

A Putnam County man was arrested Monday, charged with four felony sexual abuse counts and with allegedly trying to run over police officers in his vehicle last week.

Many families are celebrating Father's Day. Some marked the occasion by taking dad out for dinner.

Motorists started using a new four-lane section of U.S. Route 35 in Putnam County the afternoon of June 15.

Putnam County will pay about $15,000 more in insurance this year. Putnam County commissioners approved the estimates with Payne and Garlow Insurance Tuesday.

Putnam County commissioners voted to renew property and casualty coverage with Traveler's Insurance Co.