The legislative deadline for members of the West Virginia House of Delegates to introduce bills passed this week as committees continued to deliberate and move those proposals through the legislative[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
WVU Extension Agriculture Meeting Scheduled for March 14
Each winter, WVU Extension Service brings education, know-how and research right to you through a series of educational dinner meetings. On March 14th, we will be hosting an educational dinner[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithFebruary 12: Kelsey M. Hindman of Charleston, expired registration, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed and paid; Preston McCumbers, Jr., III of Rosedale, possession with intent to deliver,[Read More…]
Sutton Council Hosts Brief Session
The Sutton Town Council conducted a brief meeting on Thursday, February 8. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor JD Hoover. Recorder Robyn Dolan and council[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates advanced several bills this week as the 60-day regular legislative session passed the halfway point.The House adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 24, which[Read More…]
Board of Education Hears of High School Improvements
Braxton County High School Principal Lori Stover-Williams opened the most recent Braxton County Board of Education meeting held on February 6. She reviewed benchmark test scores, as well as PSAT[Read More…]
Gassaway Theft Leads to Husband and Wife’s Arrest
On January 24, Gassaway Police Chief A. L. James received a complaint from Chris Drake stating that his property, located at 360 State St. Gassaway had been broken into. He[Read More…]
County Commission Holds Near Record Short Session
The Braxton County Commission held a near record breaking short session last Friday, February 2. The meeting lasted just 7 minutes. The record is believed to be five minutes. Lisa[Read More…]
Healthy Grandfamilies Program to Begin this Month
The public is invited to join the Healthy Grandfamilies weekly program in partnership with Braxton County Schools, WVU Extension Services, and Braxton Healthy Families Healthy Children Coalition.This free community program[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithJanuary 30: Robert Lee Bennett of Frametown, open container, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed.January 31: Benjamin C. Akyereko of Laurel, MD, possession of marijuana, no proof of[Read More…]