The Braxton County Commission received an update at their regular meeting last Friday, regarding a distemper outbreak that has temporarily closed the local Animal Shelter. Kim Jarrett, Animal Control Officer,[Read More…]
Community
Group effort made to start pollinator field in Gassaway
By Shirley Shuman Along with Jeremy Cantrell and other representatives from the Elk Conservation District as well as the Town of Gassaway, and the Elk River Trail Foundation planted a[Read More…]
Elk Conservation District Holds Annual Awards Banquet
The Elk Conservation District (ECD) held its annual fall awards banquet this past Thursday evening, September 28, 2023 at Camp Caesar in Webster County. The Awards Banquet honored several partners[Read More…]
WVU Extension invites youth to ‘fall in love’ with 4-H
West Virginia youths in Braxton County have an opportunity to fall in love with 4-H as part of National 4-H Week, held October 1-7. This event is hosted nationally each[Read More…]
Celebrating a Free Press: National Newspaper Week
Every year, National Newspaper Week enthusiastically celebrates the richness and vitality of the news media industry. Taking place from October 1 to 7, this event recognizes the importance of print[Read More…]
County Commission holds Emergency Meeting
The Braxton County Commission called an emergency meeting on Thursday, September 28 at 3:30 p.m. That meeting, which is allowable under the State’s Open Meetings Law, only contained two items:[Read More…]
VA to Host Town Hall Event at Senior Center
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center (LAJVAMC) is hosting 4 Town Hall events for Veterans, family members and the public to provide feedback[Read More…]
Board of Ed hears Concerns from Flatwoods Elementary
The most recent meeting of the Braxton County Board of Education was held on September 19 and began with a presentation from Flatwoods Elementary.Principal Meredith Hoover and Assistant Principal/Behavioral Solutions[Read More…]
“America’s newest sport” comes to the town of Gassaway
Work already begun to develop additional pickleball courts By Shirley ShumanThe one responsible for a pickleball court in the town of Gassaway calls it “America’s newest sport,” and it may[Read More…]
Bostic Farm Pumpkin Patch will open Saturday, Sept. 30
Offers farm experiences for everyone By Shirley Shuman Opening Saturday, the Bostic Farm Pumpkin Patch offers something for all ages. Hillary Bostic, whose husband Branden is the fourth generation to[Read More…]