The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center (LAJVAMC) is hosting 4 Town Hall events for Veterans, family members and the public to provide feedback[Read More…]
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Board of Ed hears Concerns from Flatwoods Elementary
The most recent meeting of the Braxton County Board of Education was held on September 19 and began with a presentation from Flatwoods Elementary.Principal Meredith Hoover and Assistant Principal/Behavioral Solutions[Read More…]
“America’s newest sport” comes to the town of Gassaway
Work already begun to develop additional pickleball courts By Shirley ShumanThe one responsible for a pickleball court in the town of Gassaway calls it “America’s newest sport,” and it may[Read More…]
My critics…
You will find a letter on this page from one of my critics that I wrote about a couple of weeks ago. My response apparently did not satisfy her since[Read More…]
Bostic Farm Pumpkin Patch will open Saturday, Sept. 30
Offers farm experiences for everyone By Shirley Shuman Opening Saturday, the Bostic Farm Pumpkin Patch offers something for all ages. Hillary Bostic, whose husband Branden is the fourth generation to[Read More…]
Gassaway artist’s work chosen for WV, Culture Center exhibit
Patrick Russell Facemire, of Gassaway, had two paintings selected for the 23″ biennial West Virginia Juried Exhibition at the West Virginia Art, Culture and History Center at the State Capitol[Read More…]
Precision Services receives Distinguished Service Award
By Shirley Shuman Last Tuesday, Peggy Tingler, a representative from the Division of Rehabilitation Services presented Jack Holcomb, executive director of Precision Services, a Distinguished Service Award for the business’s[Read More…]
WV Child Advocacy Network honors Braxton Prosecutor
The West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (WECAN) has named Braxton County Prosecuting Attorney Dwayne Vandevender as their 2023 Professional With Courage Award winner. The special statewide recognition is part of[Read More…]
Ogden Newspapers’ Mike Myer, Spencer Newspapers Mary Helen Hedges voted into the WV Press Association Hall of Fame
William Harper, Don Marsh, Joe Mills and Samuel Craig Shaw entering Hall of Fame in ‘Veterans Class’ WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia newspapers have voted J Michael[Read More…]
Wetzel County Board of Education scraps consolidation plan for Paden City and Magnolia high schools
Ed Parsons, For The Intelligencer NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — The Wetzel County Board of Education, before a throng of Paden City High School supporters, voted unanimously Monday night against holding[Read More…]
