I continue to watch our state legislature with amazement. I was pleased to see that they abandoned the ideal of relaxing mine safety restrictions. But honestly, why was such a[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
Braxton’s #10 plans to join US Air Force
By Shirley Shuman Kendra Lunceford, tenth in this year’s BCHS graduating class, takes her upcoming enlistment in the Air Force seriously. For example, listing ways she spends her time outside[Read More…]
Local hospitals appreciative of assistance from National Guard
Recently, West Virginia Governor, Jim Justice, and West Virginia National Guard, Major General Bill Crane, announced hundreds of guard soldiers would be deploying to hospitals across the state. Two of[Read More…]
County receives grant through Emergency Food & Shelter National Program
Braxton County has been chosen to receive funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The source of funding is a federal appropriation from Congress to the[Read More…]
Commission come to the aid of Braxton farmers
A high point of last Friday’s regular meeting of the Braxton County Commission was approval of funding for Braxton County Farmers. The action came on the heels of a presentation[Read More…]
Servia resident buildscustom flintlock rifles
Kenneth Moore finished his first flintlock in 1984 By Shirley Shuman It would definitely be accurate to say that Kenneth Moore has never built two flintlock rifles that were exactly[Read More…]
Warrants issued for those who missed Circuit Court hearing
The Honorable Richard A. Facemire recently completed numerous court orders in the Braxton County Circuit Court. Braxton County Prosecuting Attorney Jasmine R.H. Morton represented the state during the court proceedings.[Read More…]
Sutton man is winner in Buck Photo Contest
Gov. Jim Justice last week recognized the winners of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ first-annual Big Buck Photo Contest during a special event at the State Culture Center.[Read More…]
Logging truck overturns results in diesel fuel leak
The Flatwoods Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to a logging truck accident on Tuesday morning, February 22. At approximately 10:30 a.m. the FCVFD was alerted that a log truck had[Read More…]
Ireland Lion’s Club Repairs Veterans’ Memorial Wall
After two years of delays and extensive repairs to the foundation, the Ireland Lions Club will unveil the new Ireland Veterans’ Memorial on Sunday March 13th during the 40th Annual[Read More…]
