Betty J. GreenBetty J. Green, 90, of Cortland, OH passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Ohio Living Lake Vista.She was born September 30, 1932, in Caress, WV, a daughter[Read More…]
Author: BCN-News
Is he the oldest person in West Virginia???
You will find an article on the front page of this edition telling more about the life of Ralph Kenneth Gosnell. Recently we ran a story detailing how he was[Read More…]
Commission holds Special Meeting
What was originally scheduled to be a short County Commission meeting to approve budget revisions prior to the State mandated submission date had an agenda containing seven items. The gathering[Read More…]
New Superintendent attends first Board of Ed meeting
Dr. Donna Burge-Tetrick participated in her first Braxton County board meeting as new superintendent on July 11. She briefly spoke to the board about her first few days in the[Read More…]
FBLA students attend national leadership conference in Atlanta
By Shirley Shuman Eighteen FBLA members from both the high school and the middle school attended the FBLA National Leadership Conference at the Atlanta World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia[Read More…]
105 year old Gassaway HS alumnus, still enjoys life
By Shirley Shuman Still mentally alert and eager to talk, this 105-year-old man began life in West Virginia, and after many experiences and places, has returned to West Virginia. Ralph[Read More…]
Legislative Update…By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
On Friday, Will and I took a break from chasing waterfalls to me chasing good legislative ideas at the Southern Legislative Conference in Charleston, South Carolina, a city that was[Read More…]
F&F Celebration to be Held August 1-5 at Holly Gray Park
The 2023 Braxton County Fairs & Festivals Celebration will be held August 1-5 at Holly Gray Park on Airport Road in Sutton. “The Fair Board has been working hard the[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithJuly 10: Allen Perry Bennett of Exchange, battery on officer x2, obstructing an officer x3, disorderly conduct, warrantless arrest, bond set at $5000 cash or surety; Carter J.[Read More…]
Burnsville Lake to Host Heritage Weekend July 14-16
Burnsville Lake in Burnsville WV will host Heritage Weekend on Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16, 2023. Times are different for each day. Attendees may call the Bulltown Historical[Read More…]