Tuesday, January 5, marked the 40th Anniversary of the opening of Braxton County Memorial Hospital.With the closing of the doors of the Sutton Hospital around 1966 followed by the Gassaway[Read More…]
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Braxton Man Arrested in Upshur County While
Driving Stolen Vehicle
An 18-year-old Braxton County man was arrested over the weekend after he was pulled over while driving a stolen truck in Upshur County.According to a criminal complaint, deputies with the[Read More…]
Sutton Council meeting covers wide range of topics
The Sutton Town Council met for a regular meeting on May 12. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor JD Hoover. Also present were Recorder Laurel[Read More…]
Braxton/Clay Master Gardeners make Memorial Donation
In an effort to honor past members, who are no longer with them, the Braxton/Clay Extension Master Gardeners made memorial donations in the former member’s respective county. The donations were[Read More…]
Commission Buys Medical Lockboxes for Seniors
Tammy O’Dell of AmeriCorp was one of the first to address the County Commission at their regular meeting last Friday, May 6. O’Dell explained that her group had a program[Read More…]
Braxton County Memorial Hospital Blood Screening Draws Over 300 People
WVU Medicine Braxton County Memorial Hospital, in conjunction with Braxton County Rotary Club, held a blood screening concluding on April 29. During this seven-day event, participants could receive a basic[Read More…]
Local Cat Rescue Now Offers Spay/Neuter Assistance
Getting your cat spayed or neutered just got easier for many local families thanks to a grant from the WV Dept of Agriculture jointly submitted by Just One Generation cat[Read More…]
Mother’s Day blaze claims elderly woman
An early morning fire on Mother’s Day, May 8, claimed the life of an 88 year old Braxton County resident. The blaze, at 93 Jacks Lane near Curry Ridge Road[Read More…]
Shiloh Outreach offers many services to community
By Shirley Shuman In the building formerly housing the Red Rooster restaurant on Elk Street in Gassaway, the Shiloh Outreach has been operating a mission of help to all who[Read More…]
Body discovered in woods just off Salt Lick Road
Braxton County 9-1-1 received a call on Wednesday, May 4 indicating that a logging operation had discovered the body of a human being in a wooded area off Salt Lick[Read More…]