Braxton County 9-1-1 received a call on Wednesday, May 4 indicating that a logging operation had discovered the body of a human being in a wooded area off Salt Lick[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
Morrison receives WVU’s Outstanding Alumni Award
By Shirley Shuman Chad Morrison recently received the Eberly College Outstanding Alumni Award in Sociology and Anthropology for his achievements relating to his field of study. . Morrison, CEO of[Read More…]
Obituaries
John Dean Forbush, 24, of Gassaway passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022.He was born in Elyria, Ohio on April 25, 1998 to Dean Robert Forbush and the late Kristina[Read More…]
Braxton Natives Complete Student Teaching for Glenville State University
Two Braxton County residents have recently completed their student teaching internships for Glenville State University (GSU).Zachary Cyriacks of Sutton, completed his student teaching in Elementary Education (K-6) and Multi-categorical Special[Read More…]
Local Fallen Firefighter Receives Hero’s Welcome
Citizens lined the overpasses of I-79 as Braxton County brought a fallen hero home. A procession escorted John D. Forbush’s body from the State Medical Examiners’ Office in Charleston to[Read More…]
A very sad day…
Before I get the main topic of this writing, let me remind everyone that we are in our last week of early voting. Anyone wishing to vote may do so[Read More…]
Salutatorian saw benefits in distance learning
By Shirley Shuman Unlike many other students, Carly Given, the salutatorian of the BCHS graduating class, found benefits in the distance learning associated with the pandemic. Given, the daughter of[Read More…]
Senior Center officially opens Miniature Golf Course
The Braxton County Senior Citizens Center had a perfect day for their Official Miniature Golf Course Grand Opening. On Thursday, April 28 at 10:00 am, seniors and other community members[Read More…]
Board reviews reductions in staff at Special Meeting
The Braxton County Board of Education conducted a special meeting on April 25 for a discussion on personnel. The meeting was called to order at 1:02 pm by Board President[Read More…]
Judge accepts plea agreements, hears numerous other cases
Several Braxton County Circuit Court hearings have recently been completed by the Honorable Judge Richard A. Facemire. Braxton County Prosecuting Attorney Jasmine R.H. Morton and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dara A.[Read More…]
