Several Braxton County Circuit Court hearings have recently been completed by the Honorable Judge Richard A. Facemire. Jasmine R.H. Morton, Braxton County Prosecuting Attorney, represented the state during the court[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
Braxton Resident Announces High School Tournament
Frank Blake Began Announcing Both
Boys and Girls State Basketball events in 1972
By Shirley ShumanThe voice known statewide as the public announcer of West Virginia high school tournament games—both girls and boys, and this season as the announcer of BCHS games, is[Read More…]
Obituaries
John C. Squires, 81, of Gassaway passed away at home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 surrounded by his family.He was born March 26, 1940 in Gassaway to the late Frank[Read More…]
Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for March 17
The West Virginia State Police-Sutton Detachment in conjunction with the Commission of Drunk Driving Prevention will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, March 17. The purpose of the checkpoint[Read More…]
Magistrates Report
Magistrate Beth SmithMarch 1: Kenny D. Bush of Burnsville, violation of domestic violence protective order x3, warrant issued, bond set at $5000 cash or surety; Amber N. Dyer of Sutton,[Read More…]
Burnsville Woman Arrested on Shoplifting and Drug Charges in Weston
Faces 5 Active PA Warrants Lewis County law enforcement officers responded to a shoplifting complaint at the Weston Walmart last Saturday, March 6. Their investigation led to the arrest of[Read More…]
Braxton girls compete in national cheerleading event
Three are part of team that recently won a championship By Shirley ShumanA team of 27 cheerleaders, which includes three Braxton girls, recently won first place in the Columbus Grand[Read More…]
Obituaries
Nelva Orlean Squires, 94, of Sutton, WV passed away on March 2, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She resided most of her life in Flatwoods, WV. Nelva[Read More…]
BCMS Finish Third in CWVAC Tournament,
Several Knights Receive Conference Honors
With two wins and one loss, the BCMS Knights finished third in the conference tournament last week. In their first game, their play-in game, the Knights won 40-35 over South[Read More…]
Local residents receive Academic Honors at WV Wesleyan College
West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon has recognized their honor students for the Spring semester which ended December 2021. The private institution offers undergraduates degrees in 33 fields of study[Read More…]
