Issues… An important issue came to light last week when a news release from the State Treasurer’s office came out to clarify who was eligible for the Hope Scholarship. State[Read More…]
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Commission has busy session
The Braxton County Commission had a full plate at their meeting last Friday, October 20. With all Commissioners present, Lisa Godwin called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Marie[Read More…]
Elk River Trail included in ARC funded project
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, recently announced $8,915,200 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for 15 West Virginia projects. The funding will support a variety[Read More…]
Emergency Food Fund to address food insecurity in WV
Mountaineer Food Bank is beneficiary Gov. Jim Justice announced the launch of the Posey Perry Emergency Food Fund, a $10 million reserve account dedicated to combating food insecurity in West[Read More…]
BoE discusses more college classes coming to BCHS
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Donna Burge-Tetrick discussed notification from officials from Glenville State University during the most recent meeting of the Braxton County Board of Education held on October 17.[Read More…]
Lisa Conant promoted to City National Region Manager
City National Bank executives have announced the promotion of Lisa Conant to Region Manager. In this expanded role, Conant leads City’s Central West Virginia region of branches, including offices in[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
I had the pleasure of attending the Braxton County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting and covered dish dinner. Among the locals that were there, Farm Bureau Administrator Steve Butler spoke to[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithOctober 6: Michael K. Corbett of Sutton, expired MVI, dismissed proof provided; John Camden Rhodes, Jr. of Sutton, attempt to commit arson, preliminary hearing waived, transferred to circuit[Read More…]
DNR to Stock Over 40,000 Pound of Trophy and Monster Size Trout
The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will stock 35,000 pounds of trophy-size trout and 6,500 pounds of monster trout which will include Braxton County streams. Gov. Jim Justice announced[Read More…]
Christmas From the Heart to Accept Applications Oct. 26-27
Christmas from the Heart, a local program sponsored through the Braxton Community Coalition and staffed by volunteers from various churches and groups, has a mission to help meet the needs[Read More…]
