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RT. 35 is in the process of being re-opened for travel. Please be cautious as emergency crews still may be in the area.
Shane M. Shamblin
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Yesterday, our firefighters participated in CPR and AED recertification class conducted by Putnam County EMS.
Interested in obtaining your CPR certification? Contact Putnam EMS & help save a life! ... See MoreSee Less
Please use caution traveling on Rt. 35 this morning as emergency crews are currently involved with a two car vehicle collision near the Plantation Road intersection. The investigation is effecting both North and Southbound lanes of traffic .
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Putnam County 911/Emergency Management hosted two days of specialized training this week with the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.
Emergency communications professionals participated in “A Victim’s Plea: A 9-1-1 Call for Excellence” and “Lessons Learned from an Active Shooter,” gaining valuable insight from real-world events to strengthen call-handling, decision-making, teamwork and preparedness during critical incidents.
Thank you to the Denise Amber Lee Foundation for providing this important training and to RapidSOS for providing lunch, drinks and snacks for our attendees! ... See MoreSee Less
Looks like another foggy morning as you get up to go work your 9-5🕊️👩🏼. Turn your low beam headlights on in these conditions. Also, daytime running lights do not illuminate the rear of your vehicle. So, turn those off and turn your actual low beam headlights on. Get up and pour yourself a cup of ambition 🕊️👩🏼 and have safe travels to work. Also, watch for those kiddos this morning as they hit their school year’s first hump day.
Shane M. Shamblin
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Election workers needed for the 2026 general election! Please call us if interested at 304-586-0202. ... See MoreSee Less
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Deputy Sizemore moseyed on down to Walker Chevrolet in Nitro to investigate a stolen vehicle complaint. Deputy Sizemore is requesting the public to keep their eyes 👀 open and provide any useful information that may assist with the recovery of the vehicle. The vehicle, pictured below, is a sweet 1978 Oldsmobile 2-door. Looks similar to the family truckster the Griswolds drove cross country to Wally World, but this sweet ride has some Smokey and the Bandit style rims. Smart money says this deity chariot has a pop out cigarette lighter, an 8 track player probably already occupied with ABBA’s Greatest Hits, and the high beam mechanism button on the floorboard.
If you have seen this beautiful beast of a car or know little red riding hood that stole it, contact Deputy Sizemore at jsizemore@putnamwv.org
Shane M. Shamblin
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As the school starts tomorrow, I feel it’s appropriate to present a throwback pic which will help introduce our school
resource officer, Cpl. Seth Lewis. Cpl. Lewis has done a wonderful job interacting with children and staff and continues to be an important bridge between the Putnam County Schools and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. The attached picture shows Cpl. Lewis scoring his 16th touchdown against children of Hometown Elementary. Afterwards, Cpl. Lewis requested NIL funds. It was denied.
Shane M. Shamblin
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