Braxton County Prosecuting Attorney Dwayne C. Vandevender hasn’t been on the job for very long, but he has been busy. In addition to his court responsibilities, he recently reviewed and[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
Burnsville Public Library Selected For Teens Teach Tech Pilot Program
Program Supported by Public Library Association and AT&T Burnsville Public Library is one of 10 libraries in West Virginia selected to pilot a new internship initiative that brings teens and[Read More…]
Legislative Update…By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
Governor Justice shared some good news this week by announcing revenue collections for fiscal year was $1.8 billion over budget. He stated that he is…”going to work with the Legislature[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Matistrate Beth SmithJune 12: Kyle Emerson Haney of Gassaway, driving revoked for DUI, guilty plea, expired registration, dismissed per plea, no proof of insurance, dismissed per plea, expired MVI, dismissed[Read More…]
Elk River DAR Chapter Honors Two Members
Patricia “Trish” Hall Moore and Ruth Ellen Mooney have reached a milestone in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Both are members of the Elk River Chapter in Gassaway,[Read More…]
Attorney General’s Mobile Office to Visit Braxton County
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in July to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.[Read More…]
Fleeing Suspect Rams Multiple Police Cruisers
The Braxton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reckless driver complaint on I-79 Sunday, June 30 which resulted in high-speed chase that span nearly 20 miles and resulted in significant[Read More…]
Food Bank Announces Datesfor Mobile Food Pantries
The Mountaineer Food Bank has announced the upcoming 2023 Mobile Food Pantry Dates for Braxton County. All Mobile Food Pantry’s will take place at Holly Gray Park at 401 County[Read More…]
Buckhannon Man Arrested for Solicitation of a Minor
Deputy A.C. Jordan of the Braxton County Sheriff’s Department obtained Facebook messages from a Buckhannon man who believed he was communicating with a 14-year-old female. In the correspondence, the man,[Read More…]
Applications Are Now Being Accepted for the 14th Judicial Circuit Court Vacancy Now Being Accepted
The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Richard A. Facemire in the 14th Judicial Circuit Court serving[Read More…]