By Shirley Shuman Some time ago, an individual was kayaking on the Elk River. It was getting dark, and this man had no idea where he was or where to[Read More…]
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Commission hears about distemper outbreak at Shelter
The Braxton County Commission received an update at their regular meeting last Friday, regarding a distemper outbreak that has temporarily closed the local Animal Shelter. Kim Jarrett, Animal Control Officer,[Read More…]
Group effort made to start pollinator field in Gassaway
By Shirley Shuman Along with Jeremy Cantrell and other representatives from the Elk Conservation District as well as the Town of Gassaway, and the Elk River Trail Foundation planted a[Read More…]
Opinion: Charleston Area Medical Center is at the center of medical education
By David L. Ramsey President and CEO of Vandalia Health When you come to a hospital in central or southern West Virginia, your providers may include doctors, nurses, radiology techs,[Read More…]
Elk Conservation District Holds Annual Awards Banquet
The Elk Conservation District (ECD) held its annual fall awards banquet this past Thursday evening, September 28, 2023 at Camp Caesar in Webster County. The Awards Banquet honored several partners[Read More…]
Knights’ Football Squad Wins Homecoming Game Against Clay
By Shirley Shuman Thursday night’s football game against arch rival Clay gave Braxton fans another reason to celebrate Homecoming. Braxton defeated Clay 26-16 in a hard-fought battle through most of[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithSeptember 25: Whitney Erin King of Orlando, possession of fentanyl, warrant issued, bond set at $1000 cash or surety; Charity Macellen Teter of Little Birch, expired MVI, dismissed[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for September 2023 were $659.3 million, exceeding the estimate by $210 million. This was due to strong consumer performance. Year-to-date collections are $1.165 billion.During interim[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia is winning
Mitch Carmichael Cabinet Secretary, West Virginia Department of Economic Development I am writing to share the good news that West Virginia is winning! Our state is scoring incredible economic development[Read More…]
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine on national stage at OMED 2023
WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The annual Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED), Thursday through Sunday in Orlando, Fla., showcases osteopathic medicine across multiple specialties and highlights the profession[Read More…]
