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Gallery: Putnam in Pictures, May 17
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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.
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Fruth Pharmacy is a family owned business established in 1952 by Jack Fruth. In the course of its 60 year history, Fruth Pharmacy has grown to 27 stores. Fruth first came to Putnam County in 1987, when it opened its store in Hurricane. Shortly after, stores were opened in Eleanor, Winfield, and Scott Depot. Fruth Pharmacy employs nearly 700 people in both Ohio and West Virginia.
Tomorrow would have been Alice Pleasance Liddell's birthday.
Putnam schools announce graduation ceremonies
Caps and gowns have been ordered, programs printed, and students throughout the county are ready to embark on the next chapter of their lives.
Gallery: Putnam in Pictures, Friday, April 26
Did you miss something in Putnam County this week? Chances are, one of our photographers was there.
REV. KELSON RAY BAYS, 81, of Culloden went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2013, after a long illness at his home surrounded by his family. ...
Ashley named CEO of Poca Valley Bank
WINFIELD -- Linda Ashley has been named chief executive officer for Poca Valley Bankshares and Poca Valley Bank.
People responsible for horrific acts of violence have recently been linked to serious mental illness. Questions are raised about the role a mental illness may have played in the decision-making process for some who commit terrible crimes against innocent and unfamiliar victims.
Perhaps "Oblivion" director Joseph Kosinski thought that since his first directorial effort, "Tron: The Legacy" got such praise for its special effects, maybe his next movie would only need the technical whiz-bang to make it a success. He was wrong.
Former Herd WR Dobson awaits his NFL draft fate
SOUTH CHARLESTON -- When the NFL draft gets underway Thursday evening, former Marshall University wide receiver Aaron Dobson won't be in New York in a suit and tie on camera with a cellphone constantly in one ear.
Buffalo's Burdette Gamer of Week
Teays Physical Therapy Center Inc. and the Putnam Herald are pleased to present this week's Female Gamer of the Week to Ali Burdette of Buffalo High School.
CHARLESTON -- The Appalachian Children's Chorus will perform two Spring Concerts this year. One is at the Ferrell Hall Auditorium at West Virginia State University at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. The second is at Charleston Baptist Temple at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 28.
We British have a worldwide reputation as a nation of tea drinkers. Not the Southern iced tea that is so popular here, of course, but hot tea, usually served with milk, never cream, and sometimes sugar, although it can be served black with lemon.
Nitro's Slack earns Gamer of the Week honors
Despite a rough start, the Nitro High School Wildcats are looking for an opportunity to get back to the glory of a state title like they did in 2008 and 2010. One believer in their cause is junior first baseman, Dylan Slack. Dylan has had an excellent year thus far and will be the first one to admit, they need to make some changes to get back to the success of previous years.
Graham associate George Beverly Shea dies at 104
On Tuesday night, April 16, I received word from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Charlotte, N.C., saying, "George Beverly Shea, 104, of Montreat, North Carolina, soloist for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) died this evening following a brief illness."
Gallery: Putnam in Pictures, Friday, April 19
Did you miss something in Putnam County this week? Chances are, one of our photographers was there.
REV. KELSON RAY BAYS, 81, of Culloden went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2013, after a long illness at his home surrounded by his family. Kelson was a retired carpenter, pastored in several churches in West Virginia and Florida and made several mission trips to Mexico with other ministers to build orphanages. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hurricane. He was preceded in death by his son, Steve; brothers Darrel, John and Clarence; and sisters, Peggy and Wanda. He is survived by his wife, Erma Riddle Bays; and daughter, Vanessa Chatterton of Culloden; and sons, Tim Bays of Delano California and Greg Bays of Hurricane; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Junior (Christine) Bays of Hamlin and Jay (Mary) Bays of Rock Hill S.C.; and sisters, Ana Mae Adkins of Huntington and Betty Keyser of Dallas, Texas. Funeral service will was Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Hurricane First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. James Lutz and Mr. James McGehee officiating. Burial in Sycamore Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.allenfuneralhomewv.com.
HURRICANE -- Glad Tidings Assembly of God in Hurricane is looking for a part-time worship leader. Applicants should have a Pentecostal/Spirit-filled background and be familiar with contemporary Christian music as well as traditional hymns. For more information, call the church office at 304-562-3074.
The weekend will start out with partly cloudy skies and dry conditions on Saturday. However, cool air moving in behind a cold front will drop the high temperature all the way down to a chilly 57 degrees.
Even if you are not a sports fan, you will probably enjoy "42," the new movie which tells the story of the integration of major league baseball in the late 1940s.
HURRICANE -- The Marshall University Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. David Castleberry, will present Maurice Duruflé's "Requiem" during the PipeSounds series at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church.
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