By Shirley ShumanCoach Matt Pritt was pleased with his team’s performance against Gilmer in their recent game. Braxton won 27-21, and their coach explained why. “The girls played a great[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
Middle School Lady Knights win
Two Charged With Bug Ridge B & E
Two individuals are facing multiple charges following a burglary on Bug Ridge near Sutton last weekend. Braxton County Sheriff’s Deputies received a call of a possible breaking and entering at[Read More…]
Obituaries
William Burl “Punk” HamnerWilliam Burl “Punk” Hamner, 69, passed away at his home in Mansfield, Ohio, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1953, in Columbus,[Read More…]
Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithJanuary 12: Coty L. Prunty of Burnsville, domestic battery, warrant issued, bond set at $1,500 personal recognizance.January 13: Samuel M. Miller of Gassaway, no proof of insurance, no[Read More…]
Benefactors Solicited for Rotary Elimination Dinner
The Braxton County Rotary Club has announced the date for their 2023 Elimination Dinner. The event, the organization’s largest fund-raiser of the year, will be held on Saturday, March 25[Read More…]
BCMS varsity boys foiled in comeback effort in last 30 seconds
Following a Knights’ strong comeback effort in the second half, Webster scored a 51-47 win with a late shot. Braxton trailed by only one point after the first quarter. Coach[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Ditman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
The 86th Legislature kicked off on Wednesday, January 11th. This was the first time in state history that House districts are represented by single members.The session began with administrative duties.[Read More…]
Workman Receives Life in Prison for Murder of 3-Year-Old Boy
On January 9, Samuel Thomas Workman, 35, of Sutton came before the Honorable Richard A. Facemire, Braxton County Circuit Judge for sentencing following the plea he entered in October 2022.[Read More…]
Mountaineer FB Announces 2023 Mobile Food Pantry Dates
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 Co.[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithJanuary 3: James Scott Gerber, Jr. of Sutton, no seatbelt, no contest plea, fine assessed and paid; Sara E. Conley of Sutton, no seatbelt, guilty plea, fine assessed[Read More…]
