By Shirley ShumanThe Braxton Bash, held in the BCMS gym last Saturday, featured twelve teams. Knights’ coach Duane Williams explained that of the 12 expected teams, one was a no-show,[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
County Girls Scouts Wrap Up 2022; Look to New Year
The Frametown and Flatwoods Girl Scout Troops wrapped up service to their community in November. They retired US Flags, their family life became busy with the holidays, a couple of[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithDecember 30: Laura A. Tanner of Sutton, cell phone violation, no contest plea, fine assessed; Sarah Beth Stump of Strange Creek, trespassing, asked to leave, warrantless arrest, bond[Read More…]
Braxton Jamboree Host Christmas Celebration
The Braxton County Jamboree invited children of all ages to come out and enjoy their Annual Christmas celebration with Santa, Mrs. Santa and the Elf on Friday, December 30 from[Read More…]
WVU Extension to Host Educational Dinner Meeting
WVU Extension will host an educational dinner meeting at the Jane Lew Park Community Building on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Dinner will be at 6:30 pm, with the program to[Read More…]
Obituaries
Paul B. McLaughlinPaul B. McLaughlin, 78, of Stevens, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at ProMedica of Sinking Spring. Born in Gassaway, Braxton County, WV, Paul was a son of[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithDecember 26: Timothy James Wilt of Weston, domestic assault, warrantless arrest, bond set at $2000 cash or surety; Bryonna Lee Schartiger of Craigsville, contraband into jail x3, preliminary[Read More…]
Commission Contributes to County Fire Departments
The Braxton County Commission gave the county’s seven fire departments an early Christmas gift at their regular meeting last Friday, December 16. Commission President Lisa Godwin outlined the terms of[Read More…]
Board of Education Holds Last Meeting of This Year
The Braxton County Board of Education conducted their last meeting of 2022 on December 20.Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Combs gave a brief update on professional learning. She told the Board she[Read More…]
Braxton Newspapers Announce Christmas Bonanza Winners
The final task before the Citizens’ News/Braxton Democrat-Central staff, began their Christmas holiday, was the selection of the winners of the annual Christmas Bonanza contest. Thanks to the generosity and[Read More…]
