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Putnam County is hiring a Deputy County Clerk to support essential county operations, including public records, elections, vital records, financial transactions, and administrative services. Applications are due by August 10th, 2026
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It’s raining promotions today at the Sheriff’s Office. Congratulations to Deputy Jarrett Bailey on his promotion to Corporal. Congratulations Cpl. Bailey. ... See MoreSee Less
Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day and WE NEED YOU! 🫵
Election day doesn't happen without a dedicated team of poll workers who make sure every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot 🗳️☑️
For more information on how you can become a poll worker, visit putnamcountywv.gov/county-clerk/election-information/ or email elections@putnamwv.org 📥
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Putnam WV Alert: Putnam County 911 has been advised of standing water on Winfield Road in the area of the Twin RIver Log Yard. Please use caution in the area. ... See MoreSee Less
Please be safe traveling out and about in this Niagara Falls of a rain storm we are having. Pay considerable attention to water ponding on the roadways and the formation of the Gulf of Putnam on Rt.34. Do not drive through high water. ... See MoreSee Less
September 26th is approaching quickly. A fair and competitive testing process allowing everyone the right to succeed and have a chance. You want it, come get it. ... See MoreSee Less
Deputy Sizemore has reported the stolen truck from the river hamlet of Eleanor has been located!!! God bless America and the Second Amendment 😉. Thank you for everyone’s help. Community involvement makes the wheels of the bus go round and ‘round. Thank you for your help! Deputy Sizemore will be following up on the case and hopefully with some arrest warrants. ... See MoreSee Less
🟢 Cross Creek Railroad crossing REOPEN
8/8/2026 - 7:05 p.m. 🟢
‼️𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 8/8/2026 - 3:27 p.m.
Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a vehicle vs. train incident along Cross Creek Road in Buffalo.
One injury has been reported within the passenger vehicle.
The crossing on Cross Creek Road will be closed for a while. However, the Cross Creek Railroad crossing is the only crossing that is closed. All other crossings in Buffalo are open at this time.
The train is upright, and there are no hazmat issues. ... See MoreSee Less
Deputy Sizemore is seeking the public’s assistance with locating or providing information on the vehicle pictured below. This vehicle was stolen last night around 10:30pm just outside of the small river hamlet of Eleanor. It is a 2015 Ford F250 with numerous identifying characteristics. Deputy Sizemore can be contacted at jsizemore@putnamwv.org.
Additionally, here are some handy tips to keep your vehicle safe:
1- lock your doors
2. Cover your steering wheel with stinging nettles
3. Bring back the truck monkey 🐒
4. Engage the vehicle’s door locking system….. lock your doors
5. Create a live herpetarium in the backseat with poisonous frogs from the Amazon. ... See MoreSee Less
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