Burnsville Elementary students will bring home a copy of The Water Horse, by Dick King-Smith, and begin reading it with their families on Monday, September 11th. During the month of[Read More…]
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Gun Theft Leads to Arrest of Exchange Man
An incident in early August has led to the arrest of an Exchange man last week. According to the criminal complaint, three Exchange residents came to the Braxton County Sheriffs[Read More…]
Our kids – take it on the chin…
This is not a new topic to this space. I have often commented on what I feel the HOPE Scholarship’s impact to our mainstream educational system will be. Last week[Read More…]
$14.8 Million coming to West Virginia Rural Development Projects includes Braxton
Last week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $14,860,642 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for thirteen projects, which will build[Read More…]
Commission funds engineering studies for Vernon and Herold Roads waterline expansion projects
Rodney Pritt and John Gibson representing the Flatwoods Canoe Run PSD were two of several people to speak to the Braxton County Commission at their regular meeting last Friday, September[Read More…]
Many grandparents face rising problems they did not expect
By Shirley Shuman Most middle-aged and older individuals fondly remember visits with their grandparents, whether for a day or a week. Not many years ago, and certainly this can still[Read More…]
Superintendent Burge-Tetrick looks toward improvements
New super already busy with positive changes, additions By Shirley Shuman Those who have paid attention will have seen the impact that Dr. Donna Burge Tetrick has already made on[Read More…]
Obituaries
Christine G Shimko (nee Devlin)Christine G Shimko (nee Devlin) of Ireland passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, after suffering a sudden and severe hemorrhagic stroke. She was 67 years[Read More…]
John Duty takes another WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Logan Country Club
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — John Duty of Hurricane shot his second Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Tuesday’s Senior Series event, hosted by the West[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislative Leadership bringing Southern Legislative Conference to state in 2024
Senate President Blair, House Speaker Hanshaw plan to showcase West Virginia during week-long event for officials from 15 states WV Press Staff Report WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – “We are[Read More…]
