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Community
Commission supports Food Bank expansion
One of the topics of last Friday’s Braxton County Commission meeting was a presentation by Chad Morrison, Executive Director of Mountaineer Food Bank. The CEO told the Commission about the[Read More…]
Sutton Dam undergoes annual maintenance
On July 19th and 20th access across Sutton Dam to the Jerimiah Carpenter hiking trail was closed while staff conducted the annual maintenance bulkhead exercise. This important exercise enables staff[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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Burnsville Public Library Selected For Teens Teach Tech Pilot Program
Program Supported by Public Library Association and AT&T Burnsville Public Library is one of 10 libraries in West Virginia selected to pilot a new internship initiative that brings teens and[Read More…]
New employees highlight Commission meeting
The hiring of personnel in various departments highlighted last Friday’s County Commission meeting. John Hoffman was first to request that he be allowed to hire James B. Daniels as a[Read More…]
Dates & attractions released for 2023 F&F Celebration
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…]