Magistrate Beth SmithSeptember 13: David A. White, III of Walton, contraband into jail, warrant issued, bond set at $5000 personal recognizance.September 15: Myia Jo Stone of Beaver, possession of marijuana[Read More…]
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Legislative Update…
By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District Interim meetings for me began last Sunday when the Education Committee and other staff members toured the new Herbert Hoover High[Read More…]
Corps of Engineers waives fees for National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced las week that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide[Read More…]
Sutton Town Council Meets
The Sutton Town Council met on Thursday, September 14 for a regular meeting. Absent were Council members Jon Crum and Steve Facemire.Mayor JD Hoover opened the meeting reading a proclamation[Read More…]
County Commission Receives Grant for Sugar Creek PSD
Near the conclusion of a very brief Braxton County Commission meeting last Friday, September 15, President Lisa Godwin stated that the County has received a $10,000 grant from the State[Read More…]
BCDA Director honored by West Virginia Land Trust
Terrell Ellis, Executive Director of the Braxton County Development Authority, was selected as the 2023 Honoree of the West Virginia Land Trust. The recognition came at the WVLT’s Special Celebration,[Read More…]
Off to a good start…
Last week we had an unexpected guest at our office. Judge Mike Asbury stopped by to introduce himself. I had never met the new Judge, so it was good to[Read More…]
Michael Asbury sworn in as 14th Judicial Circuit Judge
Clay County attorney Michael Wayne Asbury, Jr., took the oath of his new office as Judge in ceremonies in each of the four counties in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit (Braxton,[Read More…]
Braxton newcomers plan Young Life ministry for teens
By Shirley Shuman Taylor and Wesley Spencer recently moved to Braxton County with a purpose: They want to introduce Young Life to the area once they have become acquainted with[Read More…]
Braxton schools trying to improve attendance
Attendance director discusses problem of chronic absenteeism By Shirley Shuman One teenager had an appointment with her hairdresser. Another just wanted a day off from school, so he slept in. A[Read More…]