By Shirley Shuman A former beloved and highly respected teacher and, later, Braxton County Math Director, Jerry Jackson received quite a surprise on his 80th birthday. It began with a surprise[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
Is summer here???
I would like to be optimistic; I hope summer is finally on its way. The rate my grass is growing certainly is a positive indicator. My weekend, at least Saturday,[Read More…]
Brehana Smarr see Covid as having big impact on students
Sixth in Braxton County High’s Class of 2023, Brehana Smarr still sees some impact of the pandemic on students. “Missing some of my freshman year and all of my sophomore[Read More…]
Municipal Spay Day moves to Sutton/Little Birch areas
Following the success of a community-based feline spay/neuter day in Gassaway on April 17, Just One Generation cat rescue is now looking to offer residents in the Sutton/Little Birch communities[Read More…]
Board hears numerous reports and concerns
The Braxton County Board of Education conducted their most recent regular meeting on April 11. Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Combs gave a brief update to board members on the benchmark data[Read More…]
Allie Suesli, BCHS World History teacher, named Braxton County Teacher of the Year
Anyone who talks to Allie Suesli about teaching will immediately see her love for her job. Suesli, who has been teaching for seven years, all at Braxton County High School,[Read More…]
Laina Hamner balances academics and extracurricular activities
By Shirley Shuman Seventh in the BCHS Class of 2024, Laina Hamner manages to participate in several extracurricular activities. She served as manager of the football team all four years[Read More…]
Kayleigh Mays plans to enroll in Marshall University
By Shirley Shuman Following in her grandmother’s footsteps, Kaleigh Mays, eighth in her graduating class, plans a career in nursing. The daughter of Tabitha and Daniel Mays explained, “My grandma[Read More…]
A great Easter…
I am still a little under the weather. However, that didn’t stop me from having a great Easter. I spend quite a bit of time in my easy chair after[Read More…]
K & T Treasure Chest is latest business to open in Sutton
By Shirley Shuman On March 31, Katherine Ramsey had a ribbon cutting for her new business, K & T Treasure Chest at 205 Riverview Drive in Sutton. This business may[Read More…]
