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Longmire author added to Book Festival Line-up
Huntington native, Author Craig Johnson to speak Saturday, October 13th at WV Book Festival A&E Network's new contemporary crime series set in Big Sky Country, Longmire, stars Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff and Lou Diamond Phillips and is based upon the Walt Longmire mystery novels by bestselling author Craig Johnson. Johnson will speak on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 11:30 a.m. at the West Virginia Book Festival. The title of his talk is "How Many People Can You Kill in a Town of 25?" Johnson has received high praise for his novels The Cold Dish, Death Without Company, Kindness Goes Unpunished, Another Man's Moccasins, Hell SEE BOOK ON PAGE 3
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Tomblin appoints Woody Williams to state Veterans' Council STAFF REPORT ONA - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams to the West Virginia Veterans' Council. The appointment was made Monday, July 30, and is effective immediately. "I've had the honor and privilege of working with Woody throughout the years," said Tomblin. "An advocate for veterans, Woody is actively involved in both state and national veterans groups. More than a veteran, he embodies patriotism and honor. I'm pleased Woody has accepted my appointment to the Veterans' Council." Williams, West Virginia's last
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed Woody Williams to the West Virginia Veterans' Council. Photo courtesy of the Governor's Office.
living Medal of Honor recipient, served in the United States Marine Corp. After being wounded at Iwo Jima on March 6, 1945, he received the Purple Heart, and on Oct. 5, 1945 he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman. When advised of his appointment Williams said, "I am extremely proud to serve on one of the most important Councils along with other notable Veterans, involving the Veterans and their loved ones who sacrificed much to make sure Mountaineers are always free." In accordance with Chapter SEE COUNCIL ON PAGE 3
City of Milton purchases historic Bowles House By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
MILTON – The City of Milton has purchased the historic Bowles House, located at 1141 Smith Street adjacent to the existing city building. The city closed on the purchase of the white, brick two story home on July 19. The purchase price was $118,000. “This is about planning for future growth,” said Milton Mayor Tom Canterbury. “Who knows where Milton will be 10 years from now.” The two-story home is over 2,400 square feet, and most recently has been divided into two apartments -- one upstairs and one downstairs.
Milton Mayor Tom Canterbury stands in front of the historic Bowles House, located at 1141 Smith Street in Milton. The City of Milton purchased the historic home in July. Photo by Jack Bailey.
Canterbury said that for the time being the city will continue to rent the space as apartments. The lot that the home sits on is
approximately 10,000 square feet, and Canterbury said that in the area behind the home the city will add gravel to provide ad-
ditional parking. The house is believed to have been built in 1885, and Canterbury said that the city intends to seek to have it added to the National Register of Historic Places. If the city is successful in having the home listed on the National Register, Canterbury said that it would be eligible for grants and tax incentives. While the home will continue as apartments for the time being, in the future Canterbury said that the house could be used for a variety of things including additional office space. No plans are set in stone, but purchasing the historic home gives the city a variety of options SEE HOUSE ON PAGE 3
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