Gassaway Police Chief Aaron James received a complaint on February 28 from town Mayor Richie Roach which led to the arrest of a Rosedale individual.Gassaway Mayor Richie Roach was cleaning[Read More…]
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Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithMarch 6: Leonard M. Bronkhurst of Sutton, possession of marijuana, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed.March 8: James Anderson of Webster Springs, speeding, no contest plea, expired registration,[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
The last day of the 2023 Legislative Session saw completion of key legislation.On Saturday evening, the final day of the 2024 Session, the House and Senate passed a three-year Social[Read More…]
Board to Host Grand Opening for Remodeled BCHS Gym Event will also feature Alumni/Community Basketball Tournament
Donna Burge-Tetrick, Braxton County Superintendent of Schools has announced a grand opening of the newly remodeled gymnasium at Braxton County High School Sunday, March 17 at 1:00 p.m.“As your superintendent,[Read More…]
Gassaway Man Arrested for Two-Year-Old Theft
Trooper A.L. Groves of the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police has made an arrest in a case pertaining to the breaking, entering and theft at the Flint[Read More…]
Obituaries
John K. SkidmoreJohn K. Skidmore, 87, a long-time resident and businessman in Braxton County, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 at his home in Sutton, WV.He was born May[Read More…]
Legislative session in the books…
Our state lawmakers concluded their work Saturday night. It will now take a few weeks to determine what those actions will really mean to the average West Virginian. As I[Read More…]
Correction…
In last week’s article detailing Blayne Jarvis’ State Wrestling Championship we stated that Jarvis’ 66-0 state championship is the second undefeated state championship season, other than Rick Merzouk, in Braxton[Read More…]
Local man among three to receive WV Medal of Valor
“Today we come together to recognize the extraordinary acts of bravery performed by three West Virginia first responders, who in the face of danger demonstrated unwavering commitment to protecting and[Read More…]
Braxton woman among GSU’s Alumni Award Recipients
Glenville State University has announced the names of its 2024 Alumni Award recipients. The honorees include a well-known county resident. The distinguished group includes Evelyn Post, distinguished county resident, well[Read More…]