WV Bigfoot Festival thank you
On Friday June 24th and Saturday June 25th, the second annual West Virginia Bigfoot Festival was held in Downtown Sutton.This year’s festival was the biggest event yet, with a rough[Read More…]
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Braxton County Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithJune 21: Sarah Beth Balcourt of Sutton, fraudulent schemes, warrant issued, bond set at $2500 personal recognizance.June 22: Wesley D. Miller of Cowen, no hands free device, dismissed[Read More…]
Several have day in Circuit Court
Several Braxton County Circuit Court hearings have recently been completed by the Honorable Judge Richard A. Facemire. Braxton County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dara A. Acord presented the state’s evidence to[Read More…]
Governor Appoints Lorrie Smith as New State Workforce Resiliency Officer
Governor Jim Justice announced last week that he has appointed Lorrie Smith of Braxton County to the new position of State Workforce Resiliency Officer.Created by the passage of the Governor’s[Read More…]
Obituaries
Wilma Jean BradyWilma Jean Brady, 60, of Duck, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at her residence.She was born July 18, 1961 in Sutton, the daughter of the late[Read More…]
Seeing the light…
Before I get to the main topic of this writing, I want to comment on all the positive things I heard about the Bigfoot Festival. In only its second year,[Read More…]
Town of Flatwoods to host 4th of July Celebration
The Town of Flatwoods is encouraging area residents to join them for a 4th of July Celebration on Monday, July 4th at the Flatwoods Municipal Building. The festivities will start[Read More…]
Board of Education hears report on Summer School
The Braxton County held their most recent meeting on June 21. Director Linda Sears provided a brief update to board members about summer school. The high school is averaging 25[Read More…]
Local youth among Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy graduates
The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy is pleased to announce Class 1-22 as the 58th class to complete this West Virginia National Guard Program. Commencement exercises were held Friday, June 17th at[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithJune 20: Brian Keith Louk of Burnsville, driving revoked for DUI-3rd offense, warrantless arrest, bond set at $15,000 cash only.June 21: Jeremy Ray Gray of Lizemores, possession of[Read More…]