Renovations already begun will continue By Shirley Shuman Elk Theater, now under the management of non-profit Elk River Action, already shows some of the improvements which David Petolicchio, vice president[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
Dr. Mark Waddell honored as WVRHA Outstanding Rural Health Provider
How do you earn the West Virginia Rural Health Association’s (WVRHA) Outstanding Rural Health Provider award? In the case of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Mark Waddell,[Read More…]
Braxton 4-H revitalizes Shooting Sports Program
Braxton County 4-H members once again have the opportunity to participate in 4-H shooting sports training. Andrew Long and Chad Smyth were recently certified in 4-H shooting sports to offer[Read More…]
BCHS cheer squad places second in LKC competition
By Shirley Shuman In Little Kanawha Conference cheerlead-ing competition Nov. 16, the Braxton County High School cheerleaders coached by Erica Toler placed second among nine groups. Their trophy is the[Read More…]
Times have changed…
As I approach my 74th birthday, you don’t have to explain to me how things have changed over the years. I’m old, but my memory is still good. Recently I[Read More…]
Gassaway Lions Club donates to Animal Shelter expansion
The Gassaway Lions Club had a very active meeting recently. Their guest speakers represented the Braxton County Animal Shelter and Braxton County Development Authority. Sally Stewart and Megan Stout from[Read More…]
Board hears update on BCMS
The Board of Education for Braxton County conducted their most recent meeting on November 7. The meeting opened with an update on Braxton County Middle School by Principal Amy Perkins[Read More…]
Jesse Corlis, as remembered by those from his original world
By Shirley Shuman This is a story of a man who died too soon, a man whom the world did not want to let go. It is a story of[Read More…]
General Kemp McLaughlin honored for distinguished military contributions
Braxton native, decorated war hero, founder of the West Virginia Air National Guard, memorialized A true American Hero was honored Saturday afternoon with the dedication of a memorial in his[Read More…]
Obituaries
Deanna Kay Gillespie FacemireDeanna Kay Gillespie Facemire, 79 of Ruth, WV went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, 07 November 2023 at the Hospice House CAMC Memorial, Charleston, WV,[Read More…]