Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithJanuary 17: Michael P. Knight of Burnsville, driving revoked for DUI-2nd offense, warrant issued, bond set at $3000 personal recognizance; Rebecca Cain of Falls Mill, petit larceny, warrant[Read More…]
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Obituaries
Sylvia Helen (Ellis) MallionSylvia Helen (Ellis) Mallion, 66, of Camden, WV passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on October[Read More…]
A battle with State Farm…
Like many of you I recently received a letter from State Farm Insurance that really upset me. To set the stage for my comments, here is a bit of background…[Read More…]
BoE holds 1st meeting of 2025
The first meeting for 2025 for the Braxton County Board of Education was held on January 14 after being postponed from January 7 due to the inclement weather. The opening[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
On January 12, 2025, the West Virginia House of Delegates held the first session of the 87th Legislature. The Secretary of State presented the 2024 election results, confirming a quorum[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithJanuary 8: Judy Rene Jenkins of Gassaway, possession of meth, no contest plea, unlawful disposal of litter, dismissed per plea, fine/court costs assessed; Christopher Sullivan Jarvis of Sutton,[Read More…]
Dittman Named Chair of House Sub-committee
House Speaker Roger Hanshaw last week announced leadership roles within the West Virginia House of Delegates and a change to the committee format for the upcoming 87th Legislature. Delegate Lori[Read More…]
Obituaries
Emogene F. HinesEmogene F. Hines, 94, of Diana, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.Born January 28, 1930 in Diana, she was the daughter of[Read More…]
Are we back on track?
This Monday has been a little better than the last one. As loyal readers are undoubtedly aware we got both papers printed and distributed last week. The Citizens’ News was[Read More…]
Grafton horse logging in West Virginia
Editor’s Note: Dr. Ed Grafton has contributed another interesting article of time gone by for our readers’ enjoyment. This series details the Grafton family horse logging business in West Virginia.[Read More…]