Senior Center unveils plans for miniature golf course,
asks Commission for help

One of the highlights of last Friday’s Braxton County Commission meeting was a presentation by the BC Senior Center detailing plans to build a miniature golf course that would be open to the public. BCSC Director Mary Chapman began by telling the Commission that her board was thinking outside the box when they began looking for activities for local resident. “Some of the thought process came about due to the high number of grandparents caring for their grandchildren. We wanted activities that appealed to different age groups so they could enjoy them together. That’s how the putt-putt golf course began.” explained Chapman.

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Braxton native instrumental in vaccinating thousands in WV

By Shirley Shuman
On Dec. 23, 2020, Jessica Dennison McColley, D.O., vaccinated her staff in Cabin Creek Health System, for which she serves as the CMO. Since that time, Dr. McColley, a native of Braxton and graduate of Braxton County High School, has initiated the vaccination of nearly 17,000 West Virginians.

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Garavaglia, tied for fifth, to attend Liberty University

Adison Garavaglia has chosen to attend Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, for her higher education. She noted that it is “one of the largest Christian colleges in the country.” However, she chose Liberty because “it has lots of programs, especially in biomedical sciences,” and that covers her planned major.

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