We had a great weekend. Lots of family and friends. While this time of year is predominately for family, I did mix a little ...

In 2024, the Gassaway Days Committee started selling tickets for a Rubber Duck Race as a fundraiser. Approximately 500 toy ...

The Braxton County Commission meeting set for July 4th was rescheduled in advance for July 3 due to the holiday. However, when Governor Morrissey gave State workers Wednesday off, the[Read More...] ...

By Shirley Shuman Sharon Williams, one of the dulcimer players in the music group, the Strumalongs, probably described the ...

Devoted to Braxton County, West VirginiaSchools The Braxton Democrat Local Students Honored at Golden Horseshoe Ceremonies The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) recognized 223 8th-grade ...

Randy Nathan Larch of Summersville, brandishing deadly weapon, no contest plea, robbery, dismissed per plea, six month of jail with credit for time served of 56[Read More...] ...

Local cat rescue benefits from Betty White Challenge Had she not passed away a few weeks ago, long-time entertainer Betty White would have turned 100 years old on Jan. 17. A life-long advocate for ...

Braxton County students and teachers from Braxton Middle School participated in an exciting 3-day learning experience in Charleston with the Youth Leadership Association’s 8th Grade Youth & Government ...

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) recognized 223 8th-grade students from West Virginia middle schools, public charter schools and the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind as ...

By Shirley Shuman Fulfilling a longtime goal, Braelyn Criner, 2025 grad of Braxton County High School, has been selected as one of three feature twirlers for the Marshall University band. Criner, who ...

The Town of Gassaway, along with Sutton and Burnsville will have new mayors beginning July 1. In the only race that saw competition, Gassaway incumbent Mayor Richie Roach was defeated by Paula ...