By Shirley Shuman When Wyatt Dennison, a Cub Scout at that time, was in the first grade, he told his mother he wanted to become an Eagle Scout. He has[Read More…]
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Commission session busy
The most recent meeting of the Braxton County Commission was held on April 5. Megan Stout with the Braxton County Animal Shelter was the first to speak to commissioners. She[Read More…]
WV Academy of Science honors BCHS teacher
By Shirley Shuman At the recent annual meeting of the WV Academy of Science held at Glenville State University, Braxton County High teacher Dr. Ethan Backus was named the academy’s[Read More…]
Gassaway Baptist Church to celebrate 10th anniversary in new location
By Brenda Gibson Gassaway Baptist Church will commemorate 10 years of ministry in their location on Beall Drive near Gassaway with a special celebration during Sunday morning services beginning at[Read More…]
Celebrating National County Government Month: County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia hosts annual essay contest for 8th grade students
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia (CCAWV) is proud to announce the launch of its annual essay contest in celebration of National[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithFebruary 12: Ethan M. Haley of Sutton, fishing without license, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed.March 26: Lethia Arthurs of Olive Hill, KY, DUI-drugs, no contest plea, possession[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
As the clock ticked down to the deadline for Governor Justice to act on the remaining bills, critical decisions were made including a veto that would have weakened immunization requirements[Read More…]
Warrant Leads to Six Arrested on Drug Charges
On March 29, Troopers B. J. Wiley and A. L. Groves, of the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police, accompanied by BC Deputy Sheriff Andrew Jordan went to[Read More…]
WVDOH Highway Worker Recovering After Being Hit by Car in Work Zone
A West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) worker was treated and released from the hospital after being hit by a car while patching potholes on Interstate 79 in Braxton County[Read More…]
WVSOM alumnus turns tragic events into opportunity to serve others
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – To this day, Michael Peterson, D.O., tastes blood in his mouth during stressful situations. Peterson is regional assistant dean for the South Central Region of the West[Read More…]
