Carol Ann ArthurCarol Ann Arthur, 79 of Webster Springs, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at her home. She was born October 15, 1945 in Webster Springs to the[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
For better or worse – it’s over…
I spent most of my Monday morning catching up on the final hours of the legislative session by reading all the emails that had accumulated over the weekend. For once,[Read More…]
#6 in 2025 Class on XC championship team
By Shirley Shuman Teagan Huff, sixth in this year’s BCHS graduating class, did not hesitate when asked what in her high school career had made the biggest impact on her.[Read More…]
Sutton Moose Lodge hosts Easter activities
On Sunday, April 13, Sutton Moose Lodge #825 opened their doors to children throughout Braxton County for a special afternoon full of Easter activities. Twenty-for kids participated in the event[Read More…]
Elder abuse results in Sand Fork couples’ arrest
What began as a welfare check of a Sand Fork elderly man has resulted in the arrest of his two care-givers on felony charges of abuse or neglect of an[Read More…]
New Circuit Judge Morton accepts plea agreements
New Circuit Judge Jasmine R.H. Morton presided over two plea hearings earlier this month. On April 2nd, Richard David Cooke and his attorney David Karickhoff came before the Court. The[Read More…]
Sheriff puts new fire extinguishers to good use
One of the priorities of Sheriff Eddie Williams, when he assumed his duties earlier this year, was to resupply deputies’ cruisers with what Williams termed necessary first responder items. One[Read More…]
Obituaries
John Alexander McNaryJohn Alexander McNary, age 83, Father, Husband, and Son of Braxton County, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday March 14, 2025 in Frederick, Maryland due to complications[Read More…]
Legislative inaction…
I found it interesting this week that legislators from both parties criticize the legislature for their lack of action on important topics. Obviously, agreements of the two parties are few[Read More…]
Board hears 1st Amendment rights violation complaint
A regular session for the Braxton County Board of Education was held on April 1. Marty Wine, former educator, had signed up to speak to the board first. She addressed[Read More…]
