Vol. 38, No. 19

May 8 ,2012

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Braxton athletes sign to play college sports

Monday, April 30, proved to be a big day for Braxton County High girls
as three signed—each with a different school—to play college sports.
Gabri Bonazzo will run track at Bethany College, well-known for its academic excellence as well as for its sports programs. “When I visited the college, I was really impressed with the campus and with the track and field facilities, which are excellent, “ she explained.




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Troopers arrest four on
suspicion of meth activity

Two separate incidents have landed four county residents in jail on drug related charges. Troopers from the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police were conducting an investigation involving stolen property on May 3rd that led them to 81 Jenkins Drive near Gassaway. During their investigation, Trooper C.T. Speece discovered what he believed to be ingredients used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine. Information obtained during the questioning of Junior Lyn Jenkins and Donnie Ray Stout of Sugar Camp Road, Gassaway that led to the pair’s arrest.






Single vehicle accident claims life of Sutton man

Rescue personnel were summoned to Old Turnpike Road near Little Birch Wednesday afternoon when the alarm was sounded for a single vehicle accident. Six men and two trucks of the Sutton Volunteer Fire Department as well as police, and EMS units answered the call for help.



 

Commission comes to the aid of Sugar Creek PSD

Romie Spencer, chairman of the Sugar Creek Public Service District was one of the first to speak to the Braxton County Commission at their regular meeting on Friday, May 4. Spencer outlined his organization’s financial woes telling the Commissioners that an unusually high number of leaks in the early part of year had left the PSD with approximately $20,000 in bills. “We did not budget these unforeseen expenses and simply don’t have the money to pay them,” Spencer explained.


Holly Gray Park visioning meetings report to be released

Three community meetings were held in late February and March to help develop a strategic plan for Holly Gray Park. Michael Dougherty, WVU Extension Specialist, conducted the meetings and has compiled the public input from those sessions. He will present his final report on Thursday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Holly Gray Park Dining Hall.

Locations


700 Elk Street
Gassaway, WV
364-5138

101 A Main Street
Sutton, WV
765-2866

Salt Lick Road
Burnsville, WV
853-2711

Clay Junction
Clay, WV
587-4200

 

BCHS Top Ten Senior Countdown

Elizabeth Peters comes in at number 4 in the Class of 2012 with a cumulative GPA of 4.06. She is the daughter of Philip and Theresa Peters of Gassaway.
In her spare time Elizabeth enjoys playing the piano, guitar, volleyball and tennis. The eighteen year old is devoted to her family and says that her favorite pastime is spending time with them.





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