Get the latest news and events tidbits from around Upshur County in this edition of the Banter.

The Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board approved a volunteer clean-up day proposed by West Virginia Wesleyan College for the Riverwalk Park Dog Park. City leaders also discussed possible upgrades to dog park obstacles using funds from private donations.

Dave Rowan was honored with the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur’s Spirit of Service Award after 20 years volunteering at the Upshur Cooperative Parish House and more than a decade with Volunteers In Police Service.

A Brooklyn, New York man was arrested after allegedly using stolen credit card information for several purchases across West Virginia. Investigators say the case involved multiple jurisdictions and purchases of large amounts of cigarettes and fuel.

West Virginia Wesleyan College’s Omicron Delta Kappa Circle held its 63rd annual induction March 18, 2026, welcoming 21 new members in the Meditation Chapel. Founded in 1963, the circle honors top students and campus leaders across scholarship and service, plus three faculty.

Patrick Lane, a lifelong Upshur County resident and longtime local business manager, has announced his candidacy for Upshur County Commissioner in the 2026 election.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for its 2026 healthcare scholarship program, awarding two $1,000 scholarships to eligible Upshur County students. Applications are available now and must be submitted by May 1.

The Buckhannon Upshur Camera Club showcased 124 photos at the Pickens Maple Syrup Festival, drawing 900+ People’s Choice ballots. The ribbon went to Al Tucker for “Dolly Sods Sunrise.” The club’s next exhibit is at the WV Strawberry Festival in May.

Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar for April 13–19, featuring baseball, softball, tennis, track & field and lacrosse. Find game-by-game matchups, locations and start times for Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan.

West Virginia Wesleyan swept Frostburg State on Friday in Frostburg, with the women edging a 4-3 win and the men cruising to a 7-0 shutout in Mountain East Conference action. Key singles and doubles victories sealed both matches for the Bobcats.

West Virginia Wesleyan split a home doubleheader with West Virginia State, storming back for a 6-5 walk-off win in Game 1 before dropping Game 2, 5-1. Madison Austra went 4-for-4 and Giana DeSpirito drove in the winner, while Cassidy Cummings powered State in the nightcap.

West Virginia Wesleyan battled early but Concord pulled away late, handing the Bobcats 8-4 and 14-4 losses in Saturday’s doubleheader at Anderson Field.

Back from spring break, the Buckhannon-Upshur Lady Bucs placed fourth with 79 points in an 11-team meet at Philip Barbour. Gwen Rogosky won the 3200 and Rylen Carlyle took the long jump, with several personal bests as the young squad eyes Tuesday’s home meet.

Strong relay performances powered Buckhannon-Upshur to a third-place finish (99 points) in a nine-team meet at Philip Barbour, with four relay squads taking second. Greyson Wyland led the individual efforts with a 39-5.25 shot put as the Bucs notched 21 personal records.

Kynnedy Marple fired a complete game with 11 strikeouts as Buckhannon-Upshur rolled past Oak Hill 7-1 on the road. The Lady Bucs jumped out early, got big hits from Marple and Maddie Tucker, and improved to 10-5.

Buckhannon-Upshur’s girls lacrosse attack stayed red-hot, rolling past John Marshall 21-1 behind goals from nine different Lady Bucs. Chloe Bennett and Grace Moreland scored four each as B-U dominated 36-5 in shots on goal to improve to 4-1.

Buckhannon-Upshur lacrosse split a pair of road games, falling 20-6 to unbeaten Morgantown before bouncing back with a 15-6 win over Mountain State. Tobias Marple paced the Bucs in both games, and keeper Gage Scott totaled 22 saves as B-U moved to 3-4.