Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Community journalism is personal. FORMER STANDARD NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST HAS FIRST BOOK PUBLISHED PAGE 3
Putnam County Grand Jury hands down Indictments Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney, Mark A. Sorsaia, reports that forty-four indictments were returned on July 11th by the July 2012 Term Putnam County Grand Jury alleging fifty persons committed one hundred forty-one felonies and twenty misdemeanors. The following is the date of birth, last known address, and offenses for which they were indicted. Anthony D. Atkins, 07/10/75, Route 2, Box 251-4, St. Albans, WV – attempt to operate a clandestine drug laboratory, conspiracy to attempt to operate a clandestine drug laboratory, possession of a substance containing ephedrine and/or pseudoephedrine, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, gross neglect of a child creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury and person prohibited from possessing a firearm Bridgette D. Atkins, 01/26/77, 321 Vine Street W., St. Albans, WV – possession of a controlled substance, attempt to operate a clandestine drug laboratory, conspiracy to attempt to operate a clandestine drug laboratory, and possession of a substance containing ephedrine and/or pseudoephedrine and gross neglect of a child creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury Sean J. Sampson-Audorff, SEE INDICTMENTS ON PAGE 10
HOW TO REACH US PHONE: (304) 743-6731 FAX: (304) 562-6214
l
50 Cents Volume 143
l Issue 29
Out and about at the 2012 Putnam County Fair All week long, the fairgrounds in Eleanor were filled with folks out-and-about visiting the 2012 Putnam County Fair. You could hear squeals of delight at the carnival rides, music, singing, and laughter as well as an occasional ‘moo’ or ‘baa’ from the livestock area... all proving that there was ‘something for everyone’ to enjoy inside the gates! Many folks, who visited this year’s Fair, said they are already looking forward to the Fair in 2013! Check out more scenes from the Putnam County Fair on page 8. Photos by David Payne Sr.
The Putnam County Fair gave the county's 4-H clubs a chance to show off their livestock, produce and flowers as well. SEE FAIR ON PAGE 8
New Scott Depot Sheetz store to openThursday By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
SCOTT DEPOT – The new Sheetz store located at 4344B Teays Valley Road near the new Interstate 64 exit will open on Thursday, July 26. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 10:45 a.m. on Thursday with representatives from the company's Altoona, Pa., corporate headquarters, as well as various local officials. The new Putnam County store will be the 425th store in the Sheetz chain. The new 6,000-square-foot store will create 40 to 45 new full- and part-time jobs, and add $3.5
This new Sheetz in Scott Depot will open Thursday, July 26. The first 50 area residents in line that day will receive $100 Sheetz gift cards. Photo by Jack Bailey. million taxable property value to the city and county tax base, according to company officials.
Additionally, Sheetz has been a proud supporter of the Special Olympics for more than 20 years and will
make a $2,500 donation to the local chapter as part of the opening activities on Thursday. “In every community in which we’ve opened new stores we’ve received great local support and are seeing strong sales,” said Stan Sheetz, president and CEO of the company. "Despite a tough economy, we’ll open between 25 and 30 new locations this year, all offering great food, exceptional customer service and gas prices that are among the best in town.” As part of the opening day festivities, the first 50 area residents in line will receive SEE SHEETZ ON PAGE 3
The Putnam Standard SEND YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS TO US AT P.O. BOX 186 CULLODEN, WV 25510