The Upshur County Commission is accepting applications for a full-time E911 telecommunicator (dispatch) position starting at $15 per hour, with higher pay possible for experienced applicants. Position remains open until filled.
The Buckhannon Consolidated Public Works Board is weighing ramp and lift options to provide ADA access to the new, taller Jawbone Park stage.
Buckhannon’s Feb. 9–13 calendar includes a Feb. 12 Water Board meeting, Feb. 13 bulky goods pickup (call by Feb. 11), and an artist reception for Al Tucker’s “My Photo Finish” at the Colonial Arts Center. The city also urges winter weather safety as conditions rapidly change.
Leadership Upshur’s 2025-2026 class closed out its final session with a hands-on service project and a team-building retreat. From painting a new community space to tackling a virtual reality escape room, participants put leadership lessons into action.
Buckhannon-Upshur High School will host a WV Higher Education Policy Commission financial aid rep Thursday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for walk-in help with FAFSA, the Promise Scholarship, WV Invests Grant and other aid as key deadlines near.
West Virginia Wesleyan College is partnering with alum-founded Numanity to bring its digital environmental education app to students. The beta platform connects users with environmental experts and will be integrated into coursework to boost eco-literacy and engagement with nature.
A new therapy dog is making the rounds at the Upshur County Emergency Telecommunications Center — and staff say she seems to know exactly who needs comfort. At the same time, the center is preparing for its next Crisis Intervention Training class later this month.
Multiple fire departments rushed to a Kalafat Drive structure fire in Buckhannon on Saturday, helping evacuate several occupants with no serious injuries reported.
Plan your week with the Upshur County sports calendar for Feb. 9-15, featuring a full slate of basketball matchups for B-U and Wesleyan — plus the Big 10 wrestling meet! The weekly sports calendar is brought to you by Foster’s Marketing Group.
West Virginia Wesleyan hung close for a half, but No. 1 West Liberty’s high-octane offense pulled away for a 110–81 MEC win at the Rockefeller Center.
West Virginia Wesleyan used a dominant second-half surge—highlighted by a 27-point third quarter—to pull away from West Liberty for an 88–68 MEC win.
West Virginia Wesleyan has filled out Head Coach Mike Kellar’s new football staff, blending Division II success, pro playing experience, strong recruiting chops, and deep West Virginia ties.
West Virginia Wesleyan hung around early but couldn’t match Wheeling’s scorching second half, falling 103–72 in MEC play. Jerell Jean-Baptiste led the Bobcats with 18 off the bench, while Caleb Murray erupted for 30 as Wheeling dominated the glass and paint.
West Virginia Wesleyan survived a heart-stopping 60–59 overtime win at Wheeling in a game with 11 ties and six lead changes. Sydney Baird’s pull-up jumper put the Lady Bobcats ahead for good, and late defensive rebounds sealed the MEC thriller.
Weather slowed last week’s action, so Week 8 of the WVSACA boys basketball poll saw minimal movement. Buckhannon-Upshur (9-5) held steady at No. 8 in Class AAAA as Morgantown stayed No. 1; top teams in other classes are Capital (AAA), Wheeling Central (AA) and Tug Valley (A).
Buckhannon-Upshur shook off a slow start and used an 18-1 third-quarter surge to stun Fairmont Senior 50-46 on the road. The Bucs held the Polar Bears to one point in the third, then survived a late rally and sealed it at the line.
My Buckhannon’s Hank Ellis All-Stars for Jan. 25–Feb. 1 are Lady Buc senior Mallory Hughes and Buccaneer junior Grayson Colburn after standout swims at the Big 10 Conference meet in Bridgeport.
