A total of 13 bills have completed the legislative process, one of which would create a program to allow volunteers to help clean West Virginia streams and rivers.Senate Bill 143[Read More…]
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Kevin Gregory, 2022 Tree Farmer of the Year, Recognized by WV Senate
On Monday January 30th, Senator Karnes representing Randolph County read a Resolution acknowledging Kevin Gregory of Braxton County as Tree Farmer of the Year.After presenting the resolution and reading Senate[Read More…]
Obituaries
Jennings M “Dud” BennettJennings M “Dud” Bennett of Webster Springs WV, passed away on Jan 31, 2023 at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV after a[Read More…]
A new experience…
I took time out from a busy week to spend Thursday in Charleston. The day began with a mid-morning meeting at the WV Press Association office. I always enjoy these[Read More…]
County Commission hears report from Braxton Animal Shelter
Megan Stout of the Braxton County Animal Shelter was one of the first to address the County Commission at their regular meeting last Friday, February 3. Her purpose was to[Read More…]
Help requested from Gassaway residents
Just One Generation Cat Rescue is combining efforts with the Town of Gassaway to identify, locate, trap, and sterilize any ownerless cats currently living within the city limits. This would[Read More…]
Clear Mountain Bank hires Ben Toler as Business Development Specialist
Clear Mountain Bank recently announced the hiring of Ben Toler as their regional business development specialist for central WV. In this role, Toler will be responsible for developing relationships with[Read More…]
Locally known pastor will open church near Falls Mill
By Shirley Shuman The Lord’s House Church, located on Gauley Turnpike, Ireland, WV, will open Sunday, Feb. 12, with Pastor Doug Smailes in the pulpit. Smailes, a pastor of 25[Read More…]
Braxton’s Military Great!
Thomas R. Reed USS Navy Hero… By Jake Boggs Editor’s Note: The recent stories on Brigadier General James Kemp Mclaughlin has prompted much discussion regarding the vast contributions of Braxton[Read More…]
Municipal Election Ballots Set For Three Braxton Towns
With the closing of the filing period last Saturday, the Municipal Election ballots are set for the June 13 elections in Burnsville, Gassaway and Sutton.In Burnsville, two individuals will attempt[Read More…]