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…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
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…]
Local golfers take on the HERO100 Golf Marathon
“Hey, Mike wants to play 100 holes of golf in one day!” “Wait, what?” “For the Folds of Honor scholarships.” “Sounds great, I’m in!” This was the conversation between Brenda[Read More…]
Bad Monday…
Before I got to work on Monday, Janet called to me to give me a heads-up that the internet was not working. When I arrived, she got me up to[Read More…]
Sobriety Checkpoint planned for Thursday, September 14
The West Virginia State Police – Sutton Detachment in conjunction with the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, September 14th, 2023. The purpose[Read More…]
Flatwoods Monster is big hit at Mrs. America Competition
The Braxton County/Flatwoods Monster has drawn world-wide attention for more than sixty-five years. The well-known UFO account has recently taken a new direction. According to Clarksburg television station WBOY, Amber[Read More…]
Sutton trio charged with child neglect
Trooper J.R. Garrett of the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police has arrested three Kanawha Run Road residents on charges involving child neglect. Trooper Garrett was alerted by[Read More…]
2022 crash results in negligent homicide charges against Flatwoods woman
A 2022 fatal accident that claimed the life of a Sutton man has resulted in the arrest of a Flatwoods woman, one day shy of a year after the incident[Read More…]