Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for October 1, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
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B-U to celebrate new Athletic Hall of Fame class this weekend; banquet tickets still available
Buckhannon-Upshur High School will induct five athletes and its 1993 boys state champion soccer team into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 3. The honorees will also be recognized at Friday’s football game, and $20 banquet tickets remain available.
Buckhannon board does not endorse request to lower speed limit on Kanawha Street
The Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board will forward a resident’s request to lower the Route 20 speed limit within the city limits from 35 to 25 mph to the West Virginia Division of Highways. The board did not endorse the proposed change, which is up to the DOH.
Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for September 30, 2026
The latest Buckhannon Banter rounds up events, activities and community updates from around Upshur County and beyond.
This week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars: Cora Cottrill and Landon Wright
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Cora Cottrill and Landon Wright are the Hank Ellis All-Stars for Sept. 21–27. Cottrill led volleyball to a 3-0 week with 27 kills, while Wright stopped 10 of 11 shots in two soccer matches.
Two crashes last week damaged Buckhannon buildings; one driver faces DUI charge
A DUI arrest followed a September 25 crash into a Marion Street home, three days after a separate wreck damaged Don Patron. Police reports detail both crashes.
Fumbles and sacks sink Wesleyan in 45-7 battle of the Bobcats
Wesleyan reached Frostburg State’s 2-yard line with a chance to tie it in the first quarter. A strip-sack ended that opportunity, and three lost fumbles and six sacks helped turn the battle of the Bobcats into a 45-7 loss.
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WVWC prepares to welcome alumni home for Homecoming 2026
West Virginia Wesleyan College will welcome alumni and friends for Homecoming October 9–11, with reunions, campus activities and Bobcat football. Registration is encouraged by October 1.
LUV 4 Animals, Jenkins Subaru invite animal lovers to October 17 adoption event in Buckhannon
LUV 4 Animals and Jenkins Subaru will host an October 17 adoption event at Lewis-Upshur Animal Control, with reduced fees of $50 for dogs and $25 for cats.
Bucs place third at Route 33 Challenge as Fisher leads way at Elks Golf Course
Alex Fisher shot a 43 to lead Buckhannon-Upshur to third place at the Route 33 Challenge at Elks Golf Course. The Bucs posted a 177 with three golfers in the top 10, while Lewis County won the team title with a 159.
Lady Bucs show fight in road test against Fairmont Senior but drops contest, 2-0
Buckhannon-Upshur showed fight but fell 2-0 at Fairmont Senior despite putting 10 shots on goal. Coach Rosie Shackleford praised the Lady Bucs’ teamwork and effort as they look to break an offensive slump.
Volleyball Lady Bucs roll past Tygarts Valley, build momentum in midseason surge
Buckhannon-Upshur rolled past Tygarts Valley in a 3-0 sweep, extending the Lady Bucs’ winning streak to five and improving to 16-8. With 26 aces and growing confidence, B-U kept its midseason surge rolling while experimenting with positions.
Robert “Bob” Wayne Karickhoff
Robert “Bob” Wayne Karickhoff of Cambridge Springs, PA, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2026. He was a United States Army veteran with a lifelong sense of duty, honor, and camaraderie.
Week five WVSSAC football playoff ratings; Bucs ranked 14th this week in Class AAAA
Buckhannon-Upshur sits at No. 14 in the WVSSAC Class AAAA playoff ratings at the regular season’s midpoint, inside the top 16 that qualify for the postseason. The 1-3 Buccaneers return from a bye Friday to host Fairmont Senior.
Upshur County Commission agenda: October 1, 2026
See the agenda for the Upshur County Commission meeting on October 1, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
Community Bulletin
Women’s health care across central West Virginia, from a not-for-profit serving rural communities
Women's health care is available close to home at four central West Virginia clinics through Vandalia Health — the not-for-profit founded by the Davis family more than a century ago, whose Foundation still funds local scholarships and programs.
St. Joseph’s Hospital among 16 WVU Medicine hospitals honored for quality and safety
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon is among 16 WVU Medicine hospitals receiving Gold Awards in the West Virginia Hospital Association’s Commitment to Excellence Honors Program.
Stockert Youth and Community Center Board agenda: October 1, 2026
See the agenda for the Stockert Youth and Community Center Board meeting on October 1, 2026, including the items set for discussion and action.
