Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithApril 24: James Bragg of Little Birch, domestic battery, domestic assault, warrant issued, bond set at $2000 cash or surety; Lokman N. Olmus of Parkersburg, speeding, no contest[Read More…]
Latest News
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
As we say goodbye to April and hello to May, the countdown has begun for the last few weeks of school. Let us celebrate some recent announcements about outstanding educators.[Read More…]
Exit 67 to be Closed
The northbound entrance and exit ramp of Interstate 79, at Exit 67 (Flatwoods Exit) will be closed for night work from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 5,[Read More…]
Gassaway Food Truck Festival Set for this Weekend
The first Gassaway Food Truck Festival will be held in the downtown area this Thursday – Saturday, May 2-4 beginning at 11:00 a.m. daily. The event is hosted by Bigfoot[Read More…]
National Board-Certified Teachers Recognized at Ceremony
Braxton’s Melissa Duckworth Honored The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) recognized 134 West Virginia educators as part of the annual National Board Certification (NBC) Recognition Celebration inc. including Braxton[Read More…]
Early Voting Began May 1st
In-person early voting for West Virginia’s 2024 Primary Election begins on Wednesday, May 1st.According to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner, early voting will be conducted in all 55 counties[Read More…]
Dr. Ethan Backus Recognized at Board of Education Meeting
The most recent regular meeting of the Braxon County Board of Education was held on April 23.Ethan Backus was recognized by the board as being named WV Academy Science Teacher[Read More…]
Obituaries
Jackie Lee JohnsonJackie Lee Johnson, 84, of Gassaway passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.She was born in the Gassaway Hospital on January 9, 1940, to the late Lantie[Read More…]
The Summer begins…
The weather was beautiful last weekend… a fitting official start to our summer. I say official, because for us Summer begins when we put our boats in the water. Doug[Read More…]
Salutatorian Martin plans to enter the medical field
By Shirley Shuman Salutatorian Riley Elizabeth Martin will enter West Virginia University this fall to major in public health. She explained that she plans to continue her education by going[Read More…]