Seven Braxton County students have received their degrees from Glenville State College, now Glenville State University, as members of the Winter 2021 graduating class.Richard “Jack” Boyce of Sutton graduated with[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
Grand Jury indicts 10 on 28 charges
On Tuesday, February 8, the February term of the Braxton County Grand Jury convened with the Honorable Richard A. Facemire, Circuit Court Judge presiding. The jury returned indictments against 10[Read More…]
Joel Sigman emerges as County Spelling Champ
The Braxton County Spelling Bee, held on January 31, at Days Inn and Suites, was an exciting event for area schools’ top spellers. It was well attended by parents and[Read More…]
Governor announces winners of Almost Heaven Art Exhibition Braxton Middle Schooler Takes 1st Place
Governor Jim Justice, along with the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, Tuesday announced the winners of the fourth annual Almost[Read More…]
Braxton Woman Facing Drug Charges in Mon County
A Braxton County woman has been charged in Monongalia County after officers found illegal drugs on her person after they responded to a shoplifting call at their local WalMart.On Januray[Read More…]
Braxton included in FEMS emergency funding food and shelter programs
On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,134,042 from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been allocated to counties across West Virginia[Read More…]
County 9-1-1 call volume drops slightly in 2021
At last Friday’s Braxton County Commission meeting OES/9-1-1 Director John Hoffman presented a report that detailed the number of times individuals called the emergency communications center during the calendar year[Read More…]
Expired registration leads to drug arrests
Deputy A.L. Groves of the Braxton County Sheriff’s Department spotted a Chevrolet Suburban with an expired registration just after 5:00 a.m. Sunday, January 23. When the officer stopped the vehicle,[Read More…]
American Legion conducts Buddy Checks in Braxton County
American Legion Post 33 Commander Paul Gillespie announced that legionnaires from his post have reached out to area veterans to check on their wellbeing during this challenging economic time.The nationwide[Read More…]
Need for blood donors at an all-time high
February 15 from 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Braxton County Memorial HospitalBlood supplies are at a critical low, and WVU Medicine is urging eligible donors to find a nearby[Read More…]
