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Government Jack Walker,

Putnam County Judge Selected To Fill US Magistrate Vacancy

Joseph Reeder, a circuit court judge from Putnam County, has been selected as the new U.S. magistrate judge for Huntington. Joseph Reeder was first elected to Putnam County's circuit court bench in 2012, winning reelection in 2016 and 2024.

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Economy Jack Walker,

Nonprofit To Redevelop Putnam County Manufacturing Plant

West Virginia nonprofit Advantage Valley received more than $4 million in federal and local funds to redevelop a manufacturing plant near the town of Poca in Putnam County.

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Government Emily Rice,

Organization Seeks Volunteers To Help Foster Care Children Navigate Court

An organization that helps foster children navigate the legal system in 10 West Virginia counties needs volunteers.

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Education Emily Rice,

Nitro Teacher Wins $25,000 Education Award

On Wednesday morning, a Nitro elementary school teacher received a $25,000 Milken Educator Award.

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These Sheep Have A Green Job: Eating The Grass At Toyota's Solar Farm

Using sheep avoids the emissions of a commercial mower, as well as the hail of rocks and debris that could damage the panels and other equipment.

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