In mid-December two Braxton County men and Department of Natural Resource Officers, Sergeants Tim White and Dwayne Duffield, were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant at DNR Headquarters in South[Read More…]
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Stockert Funeral Home reopens under new ownership
By Shirley ShumanAfter being closed for some time, an establishment familiar to area residents for decades recently reopened under new ownership. Keith Dancy and Quin Meador are now operating Stockert[Read More…]
Obituaries
Mary Leta Allen, 96, of Big Otter, WV became a Christmas Angel on December 26, 2021 at the home of her beloved granddaughter, Rebecca Lynne Brock. Mary was born and[Read More…]
Hutchison commits to play baseball at Moravian University in the fall
Owen Hutchison, a senior at Central York High School, in York, Pennsylvania has committed to play baseball at Moravian University in the fall of 2022.Hutchison has been on the varsity[Read More…]
Gassaway Baptist Church assists Kentucky storm victims
On December 10 tornadoes hit the state of Kentucky leaving devastation in its’ path.The death toll in the state has risen to 77, breaking a previous record from 1890 from[Read More…]
Mountaineer Foodbank to receive portion of latest CARES Act funding
Governor Jim Justice recently identified where most of the balance of funding allocated by the federal government through the CARES Act will go.The state had to commit those funds before[Read More…]
Magistrates Report
Magistrate Beth SmithDecember 17: John W. Kennen of Sutton, improper solid waste disposal, guilty plea, fine/court costs assessed and paid.December 21: Jeffrey O. Crites of Cowen, overweight vehicle, dismissed, officer[Read More…]
Another Christmas in the books…
Christmas is over and as always comes with somewhat of a let-down. I guess, its due to all the hectic preparations but when the Christmas activities are over, it always[Read More…]
Three receive prison time, others have day in court
The Honorable Richard A. Facemire recently completed several plea and sentencing hearings in the Braxton County Circuit Court with Braxton County Prosecuting Attorney Jasmine R.H. Morton representing the state during[Read More…]
1000 point Eagles recognized
Before the start of the varsity Eagles basketball game against South Harrison December 23, Head Coach Josh Lunceford recognized three former players with an early Christmas present. (L to R)[Read More…]
