Magistrate Beth SmithJuly 24: Dakota Martin of Denmark, SC, speeding, possession of marijuana, not guilty plea.July 25: Ginger Dee Blosser of Elizabethtown, KY, DUI, obstructing an officer x3, assault on[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
Obituaries
Violet Lucille ThayerViolet Lucille Thayer, 75, of Sutton, WV passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Born October 6, 1947 at Richwood, she was a daughter of[Read More…]
Mission Team Visits Sutton
Last week a missions team from Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church from Lebanon, Pennsylvania came to Sutton in order to help revitalize the downtown. Their projects included cleaning up the[Read More…]
Legislative Update…By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
This week I attended a meeting with Nancy Gall from Rural Partners Network and John King of the Office of Environmental Advocate along with representatives from town governments of Burnsville,[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithJuly 13: Jeffrey C. Hendrix of Fayetteville, speeding, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed.July 24: Michael J. Crunkleton of Iron Station, NC, speeding, no contest plea, fine/court costs[Read More…]
Board of Ed to HireIn-house Legal Council
The Braxton County Board of Education conducted their most recent meeting on July 25 at the board office.The meeting opened with an executive session at 6:04 pm to discuss an[Read More…]
Informational Meeting Shines Light on County Problems
A meeting hosted by the Braxton County Commission, Wednesday July 19 shed some light on problem areas of the county. Lisa Godwin organized the meeting. She introduced Nancy Gall, Community[Read More…]
Legislative Update…By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
On Friday, Will and I took a break from chasing waterfalls to me chasing good legislative ideas at the Southern Legislative Conference in Charleston, South Carolina, a city that was[Read More…]
F&F Celebration to be Held August 1-5 at Holly Gray Park
The 2023 Braxton County Fairs & Festivals Celebration will be held August 1-5 at Holly Gray Park on Airport Road in Sutton. “The Fair Board has been working hard the[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithJuly 10: Allen Perry Bennett of Exchange, battery on officer x2, obstructing an officer x3, disorderly conduct, warrantless arrest, bond set at $5000 cash or surety; Carter J.[Read More…]