The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has released $420,000 to strengthen regional economic development planning in West Virginia including Braxton County. The funding will support designing and implementing comprehensive economic development[Read More…]
E-Edition
Manchin Announces Grants to Support Two WV Food Banks
Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $798,894 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for the West[Read More…]
WV Author to Visit Gassaway Public Library
One of West Virginia’s best-known authors, Katherine Manley, will be visiting the Gassaway Public Library on July 15, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss her new book “Don’t Tell ‘Em You’re[Read More…]
Obituaries
Matthew Burton FriendMatthew Burton Friend, 37, of Gassaway, WV sadly left us suddenly on June 16, 2023. He was born on January 9, 1986, to parents Ricky and Rebecca Friend.Matthew[Read More…]
A big loss for Braxton County…
You will note from a front-page article in this issue that Judge Richard A. ”Rick” Facemire is retiring. I certainly don’t blame him for choosing to leave his profession, but[Read More…]
Board of Ed recognizes retirees and others
The Braxton County Board of Education conducted their most recent meeting on Wednesday, June 21. The meeting opened with board members recognizing retirees, Teacher of the Year, and Service Personnel[Read More…]
Braxton woman achieves success in WV Quilt Festival
Linda Shafer wins Best of Show and other awards By Shirley Shuman The West Virginia Quilt Festival, held in Summersville June 22-24, featured over 200 quilts completed by WV quilters[Read More…]
Sutton native Sue Kidd Shipe book signing set before July 1st SHS Alumni Dinner
By Shirley Shuman Attendees at the Sutton High School Alumni Dinner July 1 will have a special opportunity. Sue Kidd Shipe, one of their own as an SHS graduate, will[Read More…]
Judge Richard Facemire announces retirement
Judge Richard A. Facemire, Chief Judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit, has officially announced his retirement. In a letter to Governor Jim Justice, Judge Facemire said he would conclude his[Read More…]
Braxton County 4-H Camp Filled with Activities
Holly Gray Park was home away from home for the forty-eight 4-H members who attended Braxton County 4-H Camp June 12-16. Eighteen 4-H volunteers gave of their time and energy[Read More…]
