The Sutton Town Council conducted their most recent meeting on January 26. Two individuals, Andrew Wyne and Pat Jack, spoke to council about the WV state retirement savings plan, WV[Read More…]
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City elections filing period closes
With the closing of the filing period last Saturday, the Municipal Election ballots are set for the June 13 elections in Burnsville, Gassaway and Sutton. In Burnsville, two individuals will[Read More…]
Board of Ed hears report on in-school health services
The most recent meeting of the Braxton County Board of Education was held on January 24. Pam Schield with Community Care of WV spoke first to board members giving them[Read More…]
Brigadier General Kemp Mclaughlin, an American Hero and Braxton County native
By Doug Given Brigadier General James Kemp Mclaughlin was born in Braxton County, West Virginia December 7, 1918. This seem to be ironic presaging the United States involvement in World[Read More…]
WV Caring Hosts “Hearts for Hospice” Campaign
WV Caring is kicking off its 14th Annual “Hearts for Hospice” campaign to increase awareness and raise money for patient care. The “Hearts for Hospice” campaign is for those who[Read More…]
WVU Extension Service to hold educational workshops
WVU Extension is hosting four workshops in February for folks interested in positive steps to dealing with stress, forages for livestock, soil health and small orchard management. One program will[Read More…]
County to recognize native son… hero
Brig. Gen. Kemp McLaughlin to be honored with recognition at Courthouse Dr. Doug Given was first to speak to the Braxton County Commission at their meeting last Friday. Dr. Given’s[Read More…]
Gassaway Medical Spa to host Grand Opening
Shirley Shuman On Saturday, January 28, the Forever Young Medical Spa, located at 615 Elk Street in Gassaway, will have its grand opening. Owner Tonya King Young, who has already[Read More…]
Benefactors Solicited for Rotary Elimination Dinner
The Braxton County Rotary Club has announced the date for their 2023 Elimination Dinner. The event, the organization’s largest fund-raiser of the year, will be held on Saturday, March 25[Read More…]
Board of Education begins 2023 with busy meeting
The Braxton County Board of Education conducted their first meeting of 2023 on January 10. Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Combs gave board members updated regarding several ongoing issues. She stated she[Read More…]
