On January 12, 2025, the West Virginia House of Delegates held the first session of the 87th Legislature. The Secretary of State presented the 2024 election results, confirming a quorum[Read More…]
E-Edition
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithJanuary 8: Judy Rene Jenkins of Gassaway, possession of meth, no contest plea, unlawful disposal of litter, dismissed per plea, fine/court costs assessed; Christopher Sullivan Jarvis of Sutton,[Read More…]
Dittman Named Chair of House Sub-committee
House Speaker Roger Hanshaw last week announced leadership roles within the West Virginia House of Delegates and a change to the committee format for the upcoming 87th Legislature. Delegate Lori[Read More…]
Obituaries
Emogene F. HinesEmogene F. Hines, 94, of Diana, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Webster County Memorial Hospital.Born January 28, 1930 in Diana, she was the daughter of[Read More…]
Are we back on track?
This Monday has been a little better than the last one. As loyal readers are undoubtedly aware we got both papers printed and distributed last week. The Citizens’ News was[Read More…]
Grafton horse logging in West Virginia
Editor’s Note: Dr. Ed Grafton has contributed another interesting article of time gone by for our readers’ enjoyment. This series details the Grafton family horse logging business in West Virginia.[Read More…]
Stolen equipment leads to arrest of North Carolina residents
On January 2 the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police received a complaint that a piece of equipment being offered locally for sale might be stolen. Trooper T.J.[Read More…]
Man arrested for attempting to rob Burnsville Dollar Store
A Burnsville man has been arrested and charged with attempted armed robbery of that city’s Dollar General Store. Officers of the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police received[Read More…]
Newly elected Sheriff announces changes
Sheriff Eddie Williams is not new to the position for which he was elected in November, having served two terms in the office previously. Even knowing what to expect, his[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
As I write my first column of 2025, we find ourselves in a state of emergency due to an impending snowstorm set to blanket our state. The snow has begun[Read More…]