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Representative Shelley Moore Capito's mobile office continues to travel throughout the state.

Posted Saturday, July 4, 2009 ; 07:46 PM Every year, one of the highlights of the day is the parade in Buffalo.

At a time when many are cutting back, Putnam County is trying to give residents more bang for their buck.

Hurricane Civic Chorus: will participate in the annual celebration at 4 p.m. in Hurricane.

June 15 David Rogers and Teresa Rogers vs. Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Inc.

BUFFALO, W.Va. -- The Buffalo Library is falling down. Light fixtures are breaking, and the floor is starting to rot.

There will be musical groups, inflatables and games throughout the afternoon and evening at the city park.

Putnam County commissioners voted to renew property and casualty coverage with Traveler's Insurance Co.

Boil Water Advisory>>> A boil water advisory is in effect in Kenova. The Kenova Water System is encouraging residents in Buffalo, Rice Branch, Indian Branch, and Teel Branch to boil water for at least one minute before consumption.

Search crews have been out most of the evening searching for a 14 year old boy that disappeared into the Kanawha River.

While sifting through old boxes that were passed down through her family, 64-year-old Tudy Bowman of Buffalo found a leather-bound, handwritten book that is a treasure trove of information about the history of Putnam County's school system.

FLOOD RELIEF NEWSROOM>>> NEW Victims of Flooding in Mingo, Wyoming, McDowell, Mercer & Raleigh Counties can begin applying for FEMA disaster relief now.

The body of a boy who drowned in the Kanawha River on Friday afternoon was found late Monday afternoon.

Buffalo alum, Katie Pack, says she's hoping to see her old high school become brand new.

The Eleanor Fire Department worked to recover the body of a 14-year-old boy who disappeared in the Kanawha River shortly after 5 p.m. on Friday.

The $56.7 million school construction bond that Putnam County voters will consider in August may be as notable for what it doesn't include as for what it asks of the county's taxpayers, who haven't approved a bond sale in 33 years: It doesn't include any consolidation.

Customers at Tammy's Country Kitchen in Fraziers Bottom gather for a meal Friday afternoon.

Rep. Shelley Moore Capito doesn't want the regional air carriers serving Charleston and other parts of the state to suffer the same fate as Colgan Air Flight 3407.

The new U.S. 35 through Putnam County was built in part to alleviate traffic on one of the most dangerous roads in the state, but county officials are worried several intersections on the road may add a new element of risk to residents.

With demand for building engines and transmissions waning, Toyota is encouraging workers at its Buffalo plant to volunteer in their community while on the clock.