The Braxton County Board of Education hired Lori Stover-Williams as the new Braxton County High School Principal during the meeting held on November 1. Lori Stover-Williams has served as Assistant[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
Commission proclaims Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Marissa Fox of West Virginia Caring was one of the first to address the Braxton County Commission at their regular meeting last Friday, November 4. The representative explained her company’s[Read More…]
Obituaries
Gilmer Camden Dennison, Sr.Gilmer Camden Dennison, Sr., 76, of Little Birch, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Braxton Memorial Hospital, Gassaway.He was born February 24, 1946 in Little[Read More…]
Sad news & the election…
I have to admit that I was caught by surprise last Friday when we received a news release that is the basis for this week’s lead story. Kroger’s closing is[Read More…]
Lions Club Peace Poster Contest winner announced
The Gassaway Lions Club sponsored a contest for the Braxton County Middle School art students. The theme was “Lead with Compassion”. According to Club President Randy Foster, “It encourages young[Read More…]
Lloyd earns All-State Cross-country honors
By Shirley Shuman Freshman Addison Lloyd finished sixth in Saturday’s state cross country meet. The meet included 80 runners. The Braxton girls’ team placed fourth out of 10 teams. Commenting[Read More…]
Fallen DNR Officer to be honored
As part of their 125th Year of Service Celebration, the West Virginia Natural Resources Police will honor two of their members who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.[Read More…]
Rachel Fowler is BCSCC 2022 Homemaker of the Year
The Braxton County Senior Citizens Center hosted their Eleventh Annual Homemaker Appreciation Dinner on October 17, at 5:30 PM for all in-home services workers and their guest. Highlighting the awards[Read More…]
Kroger to close Gassaway store
After what the Kroger Company terms “several years of poor performance and profitability” Kroger annonced last Friday that it will close its store in Gassaway, West Virginia in January 2023,[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithOctober 19: Gerald Michael Stump of Gassaway, driving suspended, no contest plea, fine/court cost assessed.October 24: David J. Button of Tonawanda, NY, speeding, no contest plea, fine/court costs[Read More…]
