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Gallery: Putnam in Pictures, May 17
Did you miss something in Putnam County this week? Chances are, one of our photographers was there.
HURRICANE -- The National Weather Service won't have this in its long-range forecast, but there's a 100 percent chance of thunder on Wednesday in Hurricane.
Tri-State Visitors' Guide
Check out great shopping, dining, lodging and other entertainment opportunities in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
Huntington in Bloom
This effort is part of a national competition that is designed to enhance communities through beautification.
Bride Guide 2013
Need advice on planning your upcoming nuptials? Check out the Bride Guide, which includes a rich list of possible wedding reception sites, sorted by seating limits.
Hatfields & McCoys
The feuding Hatfield and McCoy families have gotten their share of attention through the years, but a fresh dose of publicity is coming this summer.
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Health Challenge
The Huntington Health Revolution is a 90-Day Challenge that is a lifestyle change plan. Are you ready for the challenge?
Marshall Plane Crash
Check here to find original stories, photo galleries, victim information and coverage of the filming of the 2006 movie "We Are Marshall."
100 Years of History
A look back at 100 years of Tri-State history through The Herald-Dispatch. Ten of the biggest stories of the last 100 years in our area, as voted on by readers, plus hundreds of photos.
Purchase a photo reprint
Our professional photographers are always out and about in the Tri-State. If you know of an image you would like to purchase, click here to fill out the form.
Send us your youth sports photos
Send a photo of your favorite Little Leaguer or cheerleader for our youth sports photo galleries.
More Putnam News
National Prevention Week wraps up on May 18. National Prevention Week celebrates your voice and your choices.
As I have never read the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel on which it is based, and only vaguely remember the hit film (its second rendition) starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, I will try to only base my review on this Director Baz Luhrmann ("Moulin Rouge!," "Australia," "Romeo + Juliet") offering.
WINFIELD -- The Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Winfield Lions Club, Putnam County Parks and Recreation and the Winfield McDonalds is sponsoring a challenging, 30, 40-50, and 62 mile scenic bicycle ride on the ridges of Putnam County, starting from the Putnam County Courthouse at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 18.
Hurricane's Ashley White is the girl Gamer of the Week
Teays Physical therapy Center Inc. and The Putnam Herald are pleased to present this week's Gamer of the Week to Ashley White of Hurricane High School.
Today I have an assassination in mind. Not actually assassinating someone myself, I hasten to add -- rather an assassination from the past.
Riley Metz of Hurricane is the Gamer of the Week
Teays Physical Therapy Center Inc., & The Putnam Herald are pleased to present this week's Gamer of the Week award to Riley Metz of Hurricane High School.
POCA, W.Va. -- Two workers were injured Monday when highly flammable gas used in welding exploded at a West Virginia industrial site, officials say.
Gallery: Putnam in Pictures, Friday, May 10
Did you miss something in Putnam County this week? Chances are, one of our photographers was there.
HUNTINGTON -- A Proctorville, Ohio, man has pleaded guilty in a oxycodone case that took him to western Putnam County.
Almost rookie director Shane Black ("Kiss Kiss Bang Bang") is not at fault if some viewers are not happy with "Iron Man 3." The big problem, at least for me, was that the story just was not that good.
BUFFALO -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia celebrated a milestone Wednesday -- the production of its 10 millionth powertrain -- and several West Virginia and Toyota dignitaries gathered at the sprawling Putnam County plant to participate in the ceremony.
PipeSounds hosts 'A Tribute to Veterans'
At 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, Scott Gregory Hayes will perform on the world-class Harrah Symphonic Organ at Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Ave., in Hurricane.
M. CATHERINE SOWARDS, 77, of Hurricane, W.Va., wife of Raymond Sowards, died May 1. ....
Juggler to appear in Scott Depot
SCOTT DEPOT -- Comedian and professional juggler, David Cain, will appear at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Teays Valley Church of God for a "Ladies' and Girls' Dessert Night."
HURRICANE -- The Putnam County Sheriff's Department responded to 1,108 calls for assistance, made 15 felony arrests and 89 misdemeanor arrests during the month of April, according to a news release from the agency.
Final sticks up for HHS lacrosse
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) will have an informational public meeting on Monday, May 20, at Rock Branch Elementary School, 4616 1st Ave., Nitro, on the proposed widening of Interstate 64 from the new Interchange at Crooked Creek (Exit 39) to east of the Nitro Interchange (Exit 45).
HURRICANE -- The Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Winfield Lions Club, Putnam County Parks and Recreation and the Winfield McDonalds will sponsor the 8th Annual Putnam County Bridge To Ridge Bicycle Tour on Saturday, May 18.
For Those About To Rock -- We Salute You
May is Mental Health Month, when Prestera Center and other organizations celebrate the importance of whole person health and wellness. Whole person health and wellness is more than the absence of disease, it's about mental health as a part of overall health. It's about working to create a balance between physical health, spiritual health, emotional health and mental health in order to lead a productive life and achieve full potential.
