The Common Council of the Town of Burnsville met in regular session on March 14.A prayer was led by John Verton prior to the meeting being called to order at[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
Gassaway High School Alumni Banquet to return
The Gassaway Alumni Association has announced the return of their annual banquet. After a two-year hiatus, due to COVID, Gassaway High School graduates and their families will gather at the[Read More…]
Annual Adopt-A-Highway Spring Cleanup Coming to Braxton April 23rd
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday, April 23. Volunteers can register to pick up trash[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithApril 1: Jessica Sue Belknap of Paris, OH, DUI-controlled substance, joyriding, no operators, warrantless arrest, bond set at $3000 cash or surety.April 2: Robert Quinton Given of Sutton,[Read More…]
Local Easter Activities
Several Easter activities are planned for the April 15 thru 17 holiday weekend in Braxton County. From Good Friday and Sunrise Services to Easter Egg Hunts, community members can find[Read More…]
Day Use Fees to be Implemented at Sutton and Burnsville Lakes
Collection of day-use fees will be expanded at both Sutton and Burnsville Lakes. Automated fee machines have been installed in Riffle Run and Bulltown Day-Use areas as well as Sutton’s[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithMarch 23: Matthew Hamrick of Little Birch, petit larceny x7, dismissed per plea; Kenny D. Bush of Burnsville, violation of protective order, guilty plea, violation of protective order[Read More…]
Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for April 1
The West Virginia State Police-Sutton Detachment in conjunction with the Commission of Drunk Driving Prevention will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, April 1, 2022. The purpose of the[Read More…]
WVU Extension Service to Host Gardening Workshop
As the temperatures are warming, buds on fruit trees are swelling, daffodils are blooming and gardeners are yearning to get out into their gardens. The cure for this year’s spring[Read More…]
Local First Responders Attend Specialized Training at Days Inn
On Saturday, March 26, firefighters from all seven county volunteer fire departments, law enforcement officers, and staff from Days Inn attended an in-depth training class at the Days Inn and[Read More…]
