You will be reading this late for the first time I can remember. Unintentionally late at least. As we embark on the first issue of our 51st volume, I don’t[Read More…]
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Grafton horse logging in West Virginia
Logging on Turkey Creek: This logging operation was very unique. It was situated at the headwaters of Turkey Creek. This creek is a small stream that flows through the part[Read More…]
Mayor seeks historical pictures of Gassaway for display at Depot
Gassaway Mayor Richie Roach has announced his intention of erecting a display of historical photographs at the Depot. “I’m not sure at this point exactly what shape the display will[Read More…]
Municipal election filing period to begin next week
The filing period to elect new leaders for municipalities in Braxton and throughout the Mountain State begins next Monday, January 13. Burnsville, Flatwoods, Gassaway and Sutton will all elect or[Read More…]
Commission holds first session of new year
The Braxton County Commission conducted their first meeting of the new year last Friday, January 3, 2025. The first order of business was to reaffirm the election of the Commission[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
As we bid farewell to 2024, I find myself reflecting on the year through the lens of my camera. Being quite the shutterbug, I have captured countless moments that now[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithDecember 23: Roger Lee Hudnall of Sutton, child neglect, guilty plea, domestic assault, dismissed per plea, domestic battery, dismissed per plea, violation of protective order, dismissed per plea,[Read More…]
Grafton horse logging in the Mountain State
Editor’s Note: Dr. Ed Grafton has contributed another interesting artcle of time gone by for our readers’ enjoyment. This series details the Grafton family horse logging business in West Virginia.[Read More…]
On to the new year…
I will be glad to get on to the new year. These two mid-week holidays have about killed me. It will be refreshing to get back on our regular schedule.[Read More…]
Obituaries
Rexell Paul BarbeRexell Paul Barbe, 64, of Hodam Creek passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 21, 2024.Born March 4, 1960 in Webster Springs, he was the son of[Read More…]