Before I get into this week’s topic… I had occasion to travel to Summersville last week so Dr. Marsh could tune up my hearing aids. That went well. I had[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
Commission hopes to net $4 million for broadband
One of the actions at last Friday’s Braxton County Commission could bring as much as $4 million to the county for broadband expansion. During the meeting Larry Clifton made a[Read More…]
I-79 traffic stop leads to drug arrests
Braxton County Deputy Sheriff Andrew Groves was patrolling I-79 Saturday, January 23 around 7:00 p.m. when he observed a Chevrolet Cobalt with defective exhaust and improper registration headed north about[Read More…]
Moore named MOW at Bob Zide Rumble
Colton Moore, Braxton County High School’s 195-pound grappler won an individual Championship in his weight class and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler (MOW) at the Bob Zide Rumble wrestling tournament[Read More…]
Local cat rescue benefits from Betty White Challenge
Had she not passed away a few weeks ago, long-time entertainer Betty White would have turned 100 years old on Jan. 17. A life-long advocate for animals, a nationwide movement[Read More…]
First week of filing period draws moderate interest
The first week of the filing period for the May 10 Primary Election has seen moderate action in Braxton County. A total of six individuals have placed their names on[Read More…]
Richwood man charged with sexual abuse/assault
Senior Trooper C.D. Harper of the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police responded to a complaint on January 4 in Sutton that ultimately led to the arrest of[Read More…]
Obituaries
Jeremy Ryan Peters of Whitesville, WV died Thursday December 30, 2021, in Whitesville WV.Jeremy was born August 24th, 1980, in Charleston, WV. The son of Debra Peters of Gassaway WV[Read More…]
1000 point Eagles recognized
Before the start of the varsity Eagles basketball game against South Harrison December 23, Head Coach Josh Lunceford recognized three former players with an early Christmas present. (L to R)[Read More…]
Christmas Bonanza winners announced
The final task before the Citizens’ News staff, began their Christmas holiday, was the selection of the winners of the annual Christmas Bonanza contest. Thanks to the generosity of the[Read More…]