By Shirley Shuman Braxton County schools have shown a drop in the chronically absent rate since last school term, according to Timothy Via, Director of Secondary Education, Attendance, and Title[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
Gassaway Library to hold Souper Bowl Event Saturday
By Shirley Shuman Those who want to enjoy some good homemade soup and desserts, listen to live music, meet 11 local authors, or take a chance—or two, in raffles for[Read More…]
Losing history…
Our week here at the office has been as messed up as the weather. We have definitely been playing catch up and dealing with whatever comes in the front door.[Read More…]
Slate set for May Primary
With the passing of the filing deadline, Saturday, January 27, the ballots are now set for May Primary Election, barring any late arriving mailed applications. Locally, the two Magistrate seats[Read More…]
Adult education offerings and opportunities expanded
By Shirley Shuman Adult education under the auspices of West Virginia Adult Ed has changed dramatically from the days in which the primary goal was for students to obtain their[Read More…]
Braxton native begins second career as Asst. State Fire Marshal
Who would have believed that a young boy joining the ranks of the Sutton Volunteer Fire Department in 1983 would lead to a life as a professional paramedic and firefighter?[Read More…]
Demolition of building on Elk Street completed
By Shirley Shuman For approximately 20 years, Gassaway residents and visitors to the town have looked upon the destroyed building on the lower end of the town with disapproval. However,[Read More…]
Filing period for Primary Election ends Saturday
Would be candidates are in their final week of making their intentions for the May Primary Election known. The filing period ends Saturday, January 27. Locally, twelve candidates have thrown[Read More…]
Backus and partner place 2nd in the ABA’s National Tax Challenge
Competitions held in San Francisco By Shirley Shuman Seth Backus, a Braxton County High graduate, and his law-school partner Logan Wagner recently placed second in the American Bar Association’s annual[Read More…]
Braxton’s Spelling Bee held Friday evening
Garrett spelled her way to championship By Shirley Shuman Over 40 elementary and middle school spelling bee winners in their respective grades gathered at Day’s Inn to compete in the[Read More…]