Mid-State Automotive recently made a $2,000 contribution to the local Shop with a First Responder program that will help provide gifts for needy children in Braxton County this Christmas. (Above)[Read More…]
Community
Central WV Aging Services hosts Appreciation Luncheon
The Sutton Division of Central West Virginia Aging Services Annual Appreciation Luncheon was held on Saturday, December 9 in the conference room at Days Inn. Nearly 100 homemakers were recognized[Read More…]
Plans proceed for Animal Shelter Annex
Braxton Co. Animal Shelter staff are cautiously optimistic that 2024 will be the year that an Annex Building adjacent to the current facility will become a reality. Much of the[Read More…]
Commission hears about bank services for employees
Andrea Nichols from Peoples Bank was the first to speak at the most recent Braxton County Commission meeting on December 1. She provided information on two programs her bank offers,[Read More…]
1st WV electric-school bus receives final prep at local Blue Bird facility
By Shirley Shuman Workers at Blue Bird Buses located at Coon Knob have been putting the final touches on an electric-powered school bus, the first to be used in West[Read More…]
Dr. Sarah Schimming joins WVU-BCMH Medical Staff
WVU Medicine Braxton County Memorial Hospital recently welcomed Sarah Schimming, D.O. to the physician staff at BCMH. Dr. Schimming completed her undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech and completed her Doctor[Read More…]
Burnsville fire claims two
Two people perished in an early morning blaze on Wednesday, November 29. The alarm, sounded at approximately 5:30 a.m., stated that multiple structures were on fire at 212 Gary Don[Read More…]
The Eerie Charm of Corley: Unveiling the Ghost Town’s Mystique
Editor’s Note: The article below about the Braxton County community of Corley was published on the online website, MountainStateExplorer. It is being reprinted here for your enjoyment.Nestled in the once-thriving[Read More…]
79 Wreck Claims Texas Man
First responders saw their Thanksgiving holiday get off to a bad start on Wednesday, November 22 when they were alerted to a single vehicle accident near the 65-mile marker of[Read More…]
Letters To Santa
Dear Boys and Girls: Mrs. Claus and I are once again happy to name the Citizens’ News as our official headquarters to receive your letters to Santa. This is the[Read More…]