In last week’s edition we published an article regarding Tate Roach’s induction into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. That article contained a small error. We listed Tate as a[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
Braxton County Airport Receives $113,000 Grant Improvements
Earlier this week U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced resources from several federal agencies for projects that will bolster health services, economic development,[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithApril 8: Denise Ellen Selman of Glenville, failure to appear, warrant issued, bond set at $2000 personal recognizance.April 9: Ashley Nicole Alexander of Little Birch, possession with intent[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
Interim meetings started Sunday, April 14th and will conclude on Tuesday, April 16th. Before my first committee meeting, I attended a rally for families for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities[Read More…]
Braxton to Participate in 2024 West Virginia Envirothon
The West Virginia Envirothon, the state’s premiere conservation competition for high school students, will be held at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Jackson County April 18-19 and Braxton County is[Read More…]
Burnsville Gets $669,000 EPA Grant for Wastewater System
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced earlier this week that $669,000 from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had been awarded to the Town of[Read More…]
Elk River Trail Foundation Joins National Celebrate Trails Day With Gassaway Event
Organizers are planning a local Celebrate Trails Day. The event is hosted by the nation’s largest trail advocacy organization Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC), Elk River Trail Foundation (ERTF). Gassaway[Read More…]
Town of Sutton Swears In New Council Member
At their last meeting in March, the Common Council of the Town of Sutton appointed and inducted their newest member to the city’s council. One of the first actions of[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithApril 2: Roger Lee Talbert of Sutton, speeding, no contest plea, expired registration, dismissed proof provided, fine/court costs assessed; Ayla J. Gibbs of Gallipolis, OH, possession of marijuana,[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
Seeing blue skies today after a week of storms was a welcome sight. A huge thank you to the crews working to restore electricity and disaster relief workers as several[Read More…]