Braxton Books for Babies is gearing up for a new school year. For the past five school years, they have been working with parents to increase literacy skills from birth[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithAugust 18: Chase Buckley Goldsmith of Charleston, expired MVI, no contest plea, expired registration, dismissed proof provided, fine/court costs assessed.August 29: David Williams of Burnsville, driving suspended-general, leaving[Read More…]
Circuit Court Hearings
Several Braxton County Circuit Court hearings have recently been completed by the Honorable Judge Richard A. Facemire. Braxton County Prosecuting Attorney Jasmine R.H. Morton represented the state during the proceedings.On[Read More…]
Middle School XC Girls Place 3rd at Beckley Chick Fil-A meet
By Shirley ShumanIn the Chick Fil-A meet last Saturday, the Knights finished third out of nine teams. Leah Payne placed fourth at 14:17, and Reece Carpenter seventh out of 106[Read More…]
Obituaries
Charles R. “Charlie” WhiteCharles R. “Charlie” White, age 48 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2022 in Lorain, Ohio.Born January 25, 1974 to Dana and Loretta (nee Paul)[Read More…]
Plan Recommendations of Economic Opportunities of the Elk River Water and Rails for Trails for the Town of Sutton
By Fernando RodriguezThe Braxton County Development Authority, the Elk River Trail Foundation, and members of the WV Rails-To-Trails Council, sponsored a well attended meeting held at the Sutton Fire Department[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithAugust 16: Jacob Keeling of Left Hand, battery x2, warrant issued, bond set at $2500 personal recognizance; Aranda Keeling of Left Hand, battery x2, warrant issued, bond set[Read More…]
Gassaway Man Charged With Providing Fentanyl
Deputy A.L. Groves of the Braxton County Sheriff’s Department has charged a Gassaway man with providing an illegal drug to a 65-year-old female who had to be hospitalized due to[Read More…]
Rosedale Man Confesses
It is not often that someone voluntarily confesses to a crime; but that is exactly want happened earlier this month when Billy Clifford Lacy, 35, of Rosedale contacted Senior Trooper[Read More…]
Little Birch Elementary Holds Open House
Students and families were provided a warm welcome back to school at Little Birch Elementary. Time was provided to meet teachers, locate lockers, scan the new PBIS store. Students were[Read More…]
