The American Red Cross of Allegheny Highlands has set two upcoming blood drives in Upshur County and is urging residents to keep donating. Executive director Jason Keeling shared local service numbers, from CPR training to disaster response and support for military families.
The inaugural West Virginia Community Band Festival on May 2 at Buckhannon-Upshur High School will bring together 11 bands from across the state. Expect a full day of live music plus craft vendors, food trucks and concessions.
Buckhannon’s March 30–April 3 calendar highlights three public meetings on Thursday, April 2: Waste Collection Board (7:30 a.m.), Stockert Youth & Community Center Board (5 p.m.), and City Council (7 p.m.), with in-person and virtual options.
Doug Bush, a longtime teacher and family farmer from near Hodgesville, is running to continue serving as Upshur County Commissioner.
Upshur County Commission is accepting applications for a seasonal, part-time maintenance and groundskeeping position running from April through the fall.
Buckhannon has released its regular street sweeping schedule and asks residents to move vehicles off the street on their neighborhood’s scheduled day.
Upshur County commissioners approved an $11.68 million budget for FY 2027 as rising regional jail costs continue to eat into revenue. The county set aside $1.6 million for jail bills as new tiered per-diem rates take effect July 1.
Upshur County Democratic Women hosted a “No Kings” rally Saturday at the Upshur County Courthouse, part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations.
West Virginia Wesleyan split Sunday’s MEC doubleheader at Concord, rallying with a six-run fourth to win the opener 8-4 behind Morgan Greene’s complete game. Concord responded with an 11-2, five-inning win in game two, fueled by big third- and fourth-inning outbursts.
West Virginia Wesleyan split Sunday’s MEC doubleheader with Fairmont State in Morgantown, storming to an 8-6 Game 1 win before falling 6-1 in the nightcap. Carter Collins powered the opener and Alex Hernandez went the distance, but the Falcons’ late four-run sixth sealed Game 2.
Frostburg State jumped out to eight goals in the first 6:07 and never looked back, rolling past West Virginia Wesleyan 32-1 in MEC women’s lacrosse.
Tobias Marple scored four goals as Buckhannon-Upshur earned a 6-3 win over Jefferson County, taking a 4-2 halftime lead and holding on late. Gage Scott made 14 saves as the Bucs improved to 2-2 and head to George Washington on Tuesday.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs enjoyed a perfect weekend, edging University 6-5 for the Hawks’ first loss before crushing Wheeling Park 18-2. Mallory Moss powered the offense in both wins as B-U improved to 3-1 and returns April 8 at John Marshall.
Buckhannon-Upshur split with North Marion as the boys swept 7-0 and improved to 1-0 in Big 10 play, while the girls fell 5-2. Coach Jason Rock praised the boys’ win but wants more intensity, and noted the Lady Bucs are improving despite a young varsity roster.
Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, featuring baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse, and track matchups from March 30–April 5. Find game times and opponents for Buckhannon-Upshur, West Virginia Wesleyan, and more—plus a Happy Easter on Sunday.
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Lady Bucs were shut out of WVSWA All-State postseason honors, even with senior Allie Key earning Big 10 First Team and leading the team in scoring (9.6 ppg) and rebounding (4.6 rpg).
West Virginia Wesleyan women’s tennis rolled past D’Youville 6-1 Saturday at the Wood Street Tennis Courts. The Bobcats won five of six singles matches and took two of three doubles, highlighted by Daria Godleweska’s comeback at No. 2.
