By Ed GraftonEditor’s Note: The series by Ed Grafton outlining his adventures hunting in Africa in the 1960’s was very well received by our readers. Dr. Grafton has contributed another[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
The Joint Standing Committee on Finance convened during the interim period. Larry Pack, Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Revenue, Mark Muchow, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Revenue, and[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithAugust 19: Allen P. Bennett of Exchange, no proof of insurance, dismissed proof provided, no seatbelt, guilty plea, fine assessed.August 26: Pamela Ann Widener-Stout of Duck, reckless driving,[Read More…]
Braxton to Receive Share of $1million in Election Security Grants
West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) recently approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new[Read More…]
From Long Run School to Retirement… Mrs. Ressie Boggs Braxton Co. Educator
By Beth SimmonsIf you were a student at Davis Grade School or Gassaway Junior High, you probably knew of (or were a student of) Mrs. Ressie Boggs. Mrs. Boggs’s teaching[Read More…]
WV American Water Awards Grant for County Ladder Truck Equipment
West Virginia American Water recently announced the recipients of its 12th annual Firefighting Support Grant program which includes a small grant for Braxton County. This year, the company will provide[Read More…]
Flatwoods Man Charges with Threatening Terrorist Act
State Police have arrested a 48-year-old Flatwoods man after he alleged threatened to burn the Veterans Clinic between Gassaway and Sutton.Sgt. D.L. Gordon of the Sutton Detachment of the West[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithAugust 7: Ahmed S. Helmi of Oakville, ON, improper passing, not guilty plea.August 14: Cheyenne Culverhouse of Flatwoods, expired MVI, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed; Michael B.[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
August Interim schedule for August 25th-27th has been released and is as follows:Sunday, August 251:00 PM-3:00 PM – Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability1:00 PM-3:00 PM – Joint Legislative Committee[Read More…]
A 1960’s Hillbilly Hunter in Kenya, East Africa
Part 3 of a 4-Part Series Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a 4-part series by Ed Grafton of Berry Fork Tree Farm fame. He has graciously provided this[Read More…]
