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…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
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…]
Sutton Town Council has busy session
The Sutton Town Council conducted their most recent meeting on January 26. Two individuals, Andrew Wyne and Pat Jack, spoke to council about the WV state retirement savings plan, WV[Read More…]
City elections filing period closes
With the closing of the filing period last Saturday, the Municipal Election ballots are set for the June 13 elections in Burnsville, Gassaway and Sutton. In Burnsville, two individuals will[Read More…]
Board of Ed hears report on in-school health services
The most recent meeting of the Braxton County Board of Education was held on January 24. Pam Schield with Community Care of WV spoke first to board members giving them[Read More…]
Brigadier General Kemp Mclaughlin, an American Hero and Braxton County native
By Doug Given Brigadier General James Kemp Mclaughlin was born in Braxton County, West Virginia December 7, 1918. This seem to be ironic presaging the United States involvement in World[Read More…]
A fitting tribute…
Dr. Doug Given is well know for his excellent medical skills. Last Friday I saw another side of Doug. His second calling may well be as a storyteller. As is[Read More…]
Obituaries
William Burl “Punk” HamnerWilliam Burl “Punk” Hamner, 69, passed away at his home in Mansfield, Ohio, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1953, in Columbus,[Read More…]