Treasurer/Recorder Lisa Hamrick called the Flatwoods Town Council meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. In addition to Hamrick those present included, Police Chief Shawn Brown; Council Members: Jake Hamrick, Dennis[Read More…]
Community
County moves forward with emergency communications upgrade
One of many actions taken by the Braxton County Commission at their most recent meeting on Friday, August 18 was the approval to begin upgrading the communications equipment for the[Read More…]
Coffman publishes 3rd book
Carla Coffman a retired real estate insurance agent from Birch River has published her third novel. “Who’s Waldo” is a riveting mystery of a 1930’s unsolved murder. The cold case[Read More…]
The Man in Blue with White Gloves
By John Fraizer Author’s Note: With the start of school please be aware of the small children going to and from home, school bus and classroom. Keep the safety of[Read More…]
Local teen wins international Church of God competition
By Shirley Shuman Kaylee Criner, a 2023 graduate of Braxton County High School, recently won first place in one category in the Church of God International Teen Talent Competition. In[Read More…]
Board reinstates athletic buses
The Braxton County Board of Education approved to again provide athletic buses for all sports to all away games during their recent board meeting held on August 1. Larry Hardway[Read More…]
County Commission hires new Director for EMS
In a very busy session last Friday, August 4, the Braxton County Commission hired a new Director for the Braxton County Emergency Ambulance Services. Barbara Adams, President of the Ambulance[Read More…]
Coach Sterling Beane to be inducted into GSU Athletic Hall of Fame
By Shirley Shuman Longtime Braxton County High School coach Sterling Beane has been selected for induction into the Glenville State University Hall of Fame. According to the university’s announcement, the[Read More…]
Braxton Solid Waste Authority Receives SWMB Grant
Twenty-nine local Solid Waste Authorities (SWAs) including Braxton County’s Solid Waste Authority will receive grants totaling $399,500 as a result of action taken by the Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB)[Read More…]
Town of Sutton Gets New Police Chief
Braxton County Circuit Judge Richard A. Facemire recently administered the oath of office to Harry Teare as Chief of Police for the Town of Sutton. The action ends an extensive[Read More…]
