The Sutton Town Council held their most recent regular meeting on February 9. The first discussion was brought to the table by council member Jon Crum. He noted it had[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
Fentanyl: Perpetual Plague
By Sgt. Andrew Shingler, West Virginia State Police As the War on Drugs continues, we realize that is an unintentional mischaracterization given to law enforcement by policy makers to work[Read More…]
Grand Jury indicts 12
On Tuesday, February 7, the February term of the Braxton County Grand Jury convened with the Honorable Richard A. Facemire, Circuit Court Judge presiding. The jury returned indictments against 12[Read More…]
Obituaries
Jennings M “Dud” BennettJennings M “Dud” Bennett of Webster Springs WV, passed away on Jan 31, 2023 at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV after a[Read More…]
A new experience…
I took time out from a busy week to spend Thursday in Charleston. The day began with a mid-morning meeting at the WV Press Association office. I always enjoy these[Read More…]
Help requested from Gassaway residents
Just One Generation Cat Rescue is combining efforts with the Town of Gassaway to identify, locate, trap, and sterilize any ownerless cats currently living within the city limits. This would[Read More…]
Clear Mountain Bank hires Ben Toler as Business Development Specialist
Clear Mountain Bank recently announced the hiring of Ben Toler as their regional business development specialist for central WV. In this role, Toler will be responsible for developing relationships with[Read More…]
Locally known pastor will open church near Falls Mill
By Shirley Shuman The Lord’s House Church, located on Gauley Turnpike, Ireland, WV, will open Sunday, Feb. 12, with Pastor Doug Smailes in the pulpit. Smailes, a pastor of 25[Read More…]
Braxton’s Military Great!
Thomas R. Reed USS Navy Hero… By Jake Boggs Editor’s Note: The recent stories on Brigadier General James Kemp Mclaughlin has prompted much discussion regarding the vast contributions of Braxton[Read More…]
Amazing man…
At last week’s County Commission meeting I asked Dr. Doug Given if he would be interested in providing a story for our readers detailing the accomplishments of Brigadier General Kemp[Read More…]