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County in need of poll workers for May 8 election By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
WINFIELD – Putnam County Clerk Brian Wood said that he is in need of poll workers for the upcoming May 8 primary elections. Wood said that he needs both Republican and Democrat poll workers. “Anyone interested should please contact my office,” Wood said. “This being a presidential election we would like to have a stockpile of workers to draw from.” Wood said that he needs poll workers both to work the polls the day of the primary election and also to man information booths that he plans to set up in high traffic voting areas. Wood said that he thinks the information booths are necessary because of recent redistricting changes so that voters know the proper places to vote. “We can use all of the people we can get,” Wood said. In order to be eligible to be a poll worker, Wood said that you must be a resident of Putnam County, must be 18 years of age and registered to vote. A training session is provided for poll workers before the primary election, Wood said. In addition to performing a civic duty, Wood said that poll SEE ELECTION ON PAGE 3
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Putnam players sign to play soccer at Marshall STAFF REPORT HUNTINGTON – A pair of Putnam County natives lead the signing class of the Marshall University men's soccer team announced this week. Tommy Trupo of Scott Depot and Trevor Starcher of Hurricane were among seven signees announced by the Thundering Herd men's soccer team this week. The class is head coach Bob Gray’s 18th since he became leader of the Thundering Herd prior to the 1995 season, and contains players from the West Virginia, national, and international soccer scenes. The class is headlined by Trupo, a two-time West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year that led the state in scoring this past season playing for Charleston Catholic. An NSCAA High School All-American and member of the ODP Regional squad, Trupo is described by Gray as a player with “tremendous upside and loads of speed.” Trupo is the son of Frank and Gail Trupo and plans to major in biology – pre-dentist when he enrolls at Marshall.
Starcher is described by Gray as a strong, physical player who possesses the versatility to play in multiple positions on the field. He is a two-time First-Team AllState midfielder and was named 2010 AAA Midfielder of the Year playing for Hurricane High School. He is the son of John and Dee Starcher. He plans to major in sports management at Marshall. The other player to sign with the Herd from West Virginia is Ian
Lovern. Lovern never played high school ball, instead opting to play club soccer with the Roanoke Star. Like Starcher, Lovern is a versatile player, and will be vying for time out on the wing. “Trevor is a big, strong, aggressive kid with an edge to his game that I like,” said Gray, “and Ian is a tremendously passionate player with a high level of fitness that will let him move up and down the field without tiring.”
“Overall, we’re thrilled to get three quality players from our own state,” said Gray. “It’s been awhile since we were able to snag West Virginia kids who can play at this level, but I strongly believe all three of these guys are more than capable.” The other two American signees are Jack Hopkins of Birmingham, Ala., and Bijan Gloston of Clarksville, Tenn. Hopkins, a SEE SOCCER ON PAGE 3
Putnam County’s unemployment rate up slightly to 6.7 percent By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
CHARLESTON – Putnam County's unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.7 percent in January, but remained ahead of the overall state unemployment rate of 7.8 percent, according to data released last week by WorkForce West Virginia. Overall, 46 counties in West
Virginia reported increased unemployment rates in January, compared to six that reported declining unemployment rates. The five highest county unemployment rates in January were Calhoun (13.2 percent), Roane (12.9 percent), Wirt (12.4 percent), Wetzel (12.1 percent), and Mason (12.0 percent). The lowest county unemployment rate in January was
Monongalia (5.2 percent), followed closely by Jefferson (5.8 percent). In Putnam County, unemployment was up slightly from the 6.4 percent rate reported in December 2011. Year over year, Putnam County's unemployment rate improved more than a full percentage point as it stood at 8.3 percent in January 2011. Overall, Putnam County's total
nonfarm payroll was 19,570 people in January, compared to 19,050 in January 2011. Putnam County had 3,900 people working in the goods producing sector, while 15,670 worked in service industries, according to WorkForce West Virginia. Statewide, West Virginia’s unemployment rate climbed fourSEE JOBS ON PAGE 3
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