Sutton house fire leaves
occupants hospitalized

Michael Utt thought he heard the doorbell ring at this 228 S. Stonewall Street home just after 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 7. When he went to investigate he discovered the noise was coming from a smoke detector and smoke coming from the roof of his residences. The owner made a hasty retreat into the burning structure to help is disabled wife get out. With the assistance of three persons who happened to be in the area, the couple was able to escape the inferno, but not without substaining burns. They were taken to Braxton County Memorial by Braxton Emergency Ambulances Services and treated for what was believed to be non-life threating injuries. They were later transferred to Cabell-Huntington Burn Center for additional care. No additional information concerning their condition has been released.

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Commission approves bid for new Courthouse roof

Several individuals brought matters before the Braxton County Commission at their regular meeting last Friday, June 7. Assessor Edie Tichner and Michael Gioulis consultant, presented the Commission with the lone bid they had received for a new roof on the Courthouse. President George Skidmore opened the bid and requested that Tichner, who had prepared the grant application and Gioulis review the components of the bid to see if they were adequate. The Commission proceeded with their regular meeting agenda until the pair returned with their recommendation. Gioulis stated that everything was in order with the bid from Alpha Construction of Summerville. He outlined the projected costs of the roof and related repairs before recommending the Commission accept the bid. A motion Lisa Godwin made it official. The repairs will be almost entirely paid for through grant funds.

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