John Richard “Rick” Mitchell, JrJohn Richard “Rick” Mitchell, Jr., 75, of Gassaway passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at WVU Medicine Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway.He was born November[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
The legislature is winding down…
We are in the final week of the 2023 legislative session. This is typically the time the gremlins come out. A couple of big items apparently have been dealt with.[Read More…]
Braxton wrestlers place 4th in state tournament
By Shirley Shuman In the WV State Wrestling Tournament, Braxton’s team finished fourth among AA teams. The Eagles earned 127 points, the most points a Braxton team has ever earned[Read More…]
BCMS holds first Geography Bee since beginning of pandemic
By Shirley Shuman Fifty-five Braxton County Middle School students from all three grades competed in the school’s recent revival of the Geography Bee. Director Alicia McPherson explained that the Geography[Read More…]
Prosecuting Attorney resigns
Braxton County’s Prosecuting Attorney, Jasmine R.H. Morton tendered her resignation to the Braxton County Commission at their regular meeting last Friday, March 3. Morton was present to review the emotional[Read More…]
Braxton Rotary announces dates for Elimination Dinner, Blood Screening
The Braxton County Rotary Club has announced the dates for their annual Elimination Dinner and their Spring Blood Screening. According to organization president Dylan Johnson, the Elimination Dinner will be[Read More…]
Women’s clothing boutique to open in Gassaway
For local girls and women who have been lamenting the lack of clothing stores in the area, good news is here. A local mother and daughter duo, Sandra Greene and[Read More…]
Gassaway Baptist Church Celebrates 40-Year Ministry of Pastor Mark Stump
By Brenda Gibson When Pastor Mark Stump accepted the Lord’s calling to serve as senior pastor of Gassaway Baptist Church in 1983, he says he “never dreamed” that he[Read More…]
Board announces date for 2023 Graduation
The Braxton County Board of Education held their most recent meeting on February 21. Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Combs gave a brief update to board members on several topics. She discussed[Read More…]
Sutton Council hears SVFD funding request
The Sutton Town Council’s most recent meeting was held on February 23. Mayor JD Hoover opened the meeting by welcoming those in attendance including former Mayor Ed Given. Jon Crum[Read More…]