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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
-Chief of Staff ... See MoreSee Less
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
-Chief of Staff ... See MoreSee Less
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
-Chief of Staff ... See MoreSee Less
📌📚🚌✏️ Help us spread the word!!
Putnam County’s first day of school is tomorrow, so we’ve put together our top tips to get the year started on the right note.
Parents and guardians, we hope that you’ll take a few moments to review these important tips with loved ones.
We wish everyone a safe and happy school year from Putnam EMS! ... See MoreSee Less
Welcome Back, Putnam County!
As a new school year begins tomorrow, we ask our community for a little extra patience and understanding as everyone adjusts to new routines and traffic patterns.
For some, it may be their first day riding the bus. For others, it may be their first time driving to school. Please slow down, stay alert, and give yourself a little extra time as we all settle back into the school-year routine.
We care about the safety of our community and wish all of our students, families, teachers, and staff a safe, happy, and successful school year!
(Photo by: Kelly Cassell Photography) ... See MoreSee Less
Putnam WV Alert: Putnam County 911 has been made aware that | 64 Eastbound will also be down to one lane for roadwork between the Hurricane Exit (MM 34) and the Rest Area (MM 35). The work will also be occurring from today (08-21-2026) until Sunday (08-23-2026). Again please use caution and expect delays in the area. ... See MoreSee Less
Putnam WV Alert: Per WVDOH there will be roadwork occurring from now (08-21-2026) until Sunday (08-23-2026) on I 64 West between the Rest Area (MM 35) to the Hurricane Exit (MM 34). Westbound will be down to one lane during this time. Please use caution and expect delays in the area. ... See MoreSee Less