During one of his recent press briefings, Governor Jim Justice provided a detailed breakdown of the State’s allocation of remaining discretionary funds appropriated to the state by Congress through the[Read More…]
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Joel Sigman emerges as County Spelling Champ
The Braxton County Spelling Bee, held on January 31, at Days Inn and Suites, was an exciting event for area schools’ top spellers. It was well attended by parents and[Read More…]
Obituaries
Connie Lynn Gill born on April 3, 1955, in Gassaway, West Virginia to Murl and Meredith (nee Wood) Hall passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic[Read More…]
A lot of money…
I have mentioned the commitment of the County to earmark $1 million dollars of American Rescue Plan funds to expand broadband in the state. That money will leverage three additional[Read More…]
Sutton gets new Police officer, Municipal Judge
The Sutton Town Council met for a regular meeting on Thursday, January 27 in the council chambers on the first floor of the Municipal building. Mayor JD Hoover called the[Read More…]
New Sheriff’s cruisers topic of Commission meeting
Buying two new vehicles and a used one for the Sheriff’s Department was a topic of last Friday’s Braxton County Commission meeting. Bryce Scarbro, Chief Deputy, was on hand to[Read More…]
Judge sends Brady to prison, others have day in court
Several Braxton County Circuit Court hearings have recently been completed by the Honorable Judge Richard A. Facemire. The state of West Virginia was represented by Braxton County Prosecuting Attorney Jasmine[Read More…]
Local blacksmith prefers traditional methods
By Shirley Shuman After retiring from 37 years of work as an industrial sandblaster and painter, Joey Browining has found something he truly enjoys. Following a time of observation, reading,[Read More…]
Board of Ed hears from Burnsville, Little Birch Schools
The Braxton County Board of Education held their most recent meeting on February 1. The meeting was called to order by Board President DeAnna Whipkey at 6:00 pm.Two of the[Read More…]
Magistrates Report
MagistrateDavid SingletonJanuary 24: Issac Lane Crews of Richwood, sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian of a child, first degree sexual assault, preliminary hearing waived, transferred to circuit court.January 25:[Read More…]
