Brenda Kay Triplett BattlesBrenda Battles Brenda Kay Triplett Battles was born prematurely on 11 October 1942 in Widen, WV only 10 months after her sister Carol Triplett Ramsey. Her parents[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
Sunshine Week…
Sunshine Week is an important annual event for our industry. It draws attention to the newspapers and their responsibility to hold governmental entities accountable and make sure their activities are[Read More…]
Board of Ed receives update on BCHS Gym renovations and more
The Braxton County Board of Education conducted their most recent meeting on March 12. Board President Evelyn Post opened the meeting with a moment of silence in memory of Burnsville[Read More…]
County Commission discusses Congressional Earmark approval
At the conclusion of last Friday’s Braxton County Commission meeting President Lisa Godwin informed those in attendance that her office had received confirmation from Senators Manchin and Capito as well[Read More…]
Welding students, firefighters benefit from joint venture
By Brenda Gibson Braxton County High School welding students just completed a five-week project involving the design and construction of lockers for the members of the Frametown Volunteer Fire Department.[Read More…]
Movement underway to develop 2 Gassaway parks
March 26 public meeting set to gather more ideas By Shirley Shuman Two parks in the Town of Gassaway??? It certainly looks that way. The group of individuals who recently[Read More…]
Obituaries
John K. SkidmoreJohn K. Skidmore, 87, a long-time resident and businessman in Braxton County, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 at his home in Sutton, WV.He was born May[Read More…]
Legislative session in the books…
Our state lawmakers concluded their work Saturday night. It will now take a few weeks to determine what those actions will really mean to the average West Virginian. As I[Read More…]
Correction…
In last week’s article detailing Blayne Jarvis’ State Wrestling Championship we stated that Jarvis’ 66-0 state championship is the second undefeated state championship season, other than Rick Merzouk, in Braxton[Read More…]
Local man among three to receive WV Medal of Valor
“Today we come together to recognize the extraordinary acts of bravery performed by three West Virginia first responders, who in the face of danger demonstrated unwavering commitment to protecting and[Read More…]