Governor Morrisey signed West Virginia’s budget bill for Fiscal Year 2026. Although the passed budget closely resembles the Governor’s proposed budget from the beginning of the session, he did exercise[Read More…]
Government
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithApril 14: Sadan Pingili of Herdon, VA, furnishing alcohol to minor, dismissed; Bryant McCord of Erbacon, cruelty to animals, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed.April 16: Chad M.[Read More…]
Parents charged in Nov. infant’s death
While conducting their interview, officers witnessed poor living conditions in the home including no running water in the kitchen or bathroom. Deputy Williams noticed what appeared to be a smoking[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
The final week of the 60-day legislative session ended at midnight on April 12th. A total of 2,460 bills were submitted with only 247 passing both houses and many are[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithApril 8: Tiffany Nichole Kinter of Clay, possession of controlled substance, warrant issued, bond set at $1500 personal recognizance; Nicholas John Salvo of Frametown, no proof of insurance,[Read More…]
Gary Beamer Sentenced to 3-30 Years in Prison
On April 14, Gary Augustus Beamer appeared for sentencing before Braxton County Circuit Judge Michael W. Asbury, Jr. The defendant had previously pled guilty to three felonies for obtaining money[Read More…]
Elder abuse results in Sand Fork couples’ arrest
What began as a welfare check of a Sand Fork elderly man has resulted in the arrest of his two care-givers on felony charges of abuse or neglect of an[Read More…]
New Circuit Judge Morton accepts plea agreements
New Circuit Judge Jasmine R.H. Morton presided over two plea hearings earlier this month. On April 2nd, Richard David Cooke and his attorney David Karickhoff came before the Court. The[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
Members of the House of Delegates began the process of completing a balanced state budget for the next state Fiscal Year, which begins July 1, 2025. The House passed its[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithMarch 27: Reed P. Thomas of Princeton, speeding, dismissed incorrect code.March 31: Justin L. Swearenger of Chloe, expired MVI, dismissed proof provided; Brent Joseph Burton of Charleston, speeding,[Read More…]