On January 2 the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police received a complaint that a piece of equipment being offered locally for sale might be stolen. Trooper T.J.[Read More…]
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Man arrested for attempting to rob Burnsville Dollar Store
A Burnsville man has been arrested and charged with attempted armed robbery of that city’s Dollar General Store. Officers of the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police received[Read More…]
Newly elected Sheriff announces changes
Sheriff Eddie Williams is not new to the position for which he was elected in November, having served two terms in the office previously. Even knowing what to expect, his[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
As I write my first column of 2025, we find ourselves in a state of emergency due to an impending snowstorm set to blanket our state. The snow has begun[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithDecember 27: Jake A. Culverhouse of Flatwoods, no seatbelt, guilty plea, fine assessed and paid. Walter E. Ingram of Nitro, speeding, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed; Derek[Read More…]
Obituaries
Patsy Ann RosePatsy Ann Rose, 82, of Sutton, went home to be with the Lord while at her son’s home (Chip) in Wheeling, WV on December 28, 2024.She was a[Read More…]
The rath of Mother Nature…
You will be reading this late for the first time I can remember. Unintentionally late at least. As we embark on the first issue of our 51st volume, I don’t[Read More…]
Grafton horse logging in West Virginia
Logging on Turkey Creek: This logging operation was very unique. It was situated at the headwaters of Turkey Creek. This creek is a small stream that flows through the part[Read More…]
Mayor seeks historical pictures of Gassaway for display at Depot
Gassaway Mayor Richie Roach has announced his intention of erecting a display of historical photographs at the Depot. “I’m not sure at this point exactly what shape the display will[Read More…]
Municipal election filing period to begin next week
The filing period to elect new leaders for municipalities in Braxton and throughout the Mountain State begins next Monday, January 13. Burnsville, Flatwoods, Gassaway and Sutton will all elect or[Read More…]